Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering) is a two-year full-time year degree at UNSW's leading engineering faculty.
The Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering) is a two-year full-time year degree at UNSW's leading engineering faculty. You'll explore the study of electrical engineering where you'll learn across a variety of engineering systems, including renewable energy and signal processing.
This postgraduate degree is designed to take your knowledge of a specialisation from an undergraduate degree level to an advanced post graduate level. Armed with expertise, you'll be able to enter a new field or lay the foundations for a career in research and development.
Upgrade your skills by focusing on your discipline of choice or opt for a multidisciplinary approach when choosing your electives. This program offers both disciplinary and advanced disciplinary knowledge, with a strong enquiry-based learning component for proactive learning.
*Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
The Master of Electrical Engineering is a specialised degree that includes an extensive research component to help you develop or enhance your career prospects through cross-training and re-training.
After graduating you'll be armed with practical and analytical skills to take on a variety of modern engineering projects. You'll acquire advanced knowledge in electronic engineering, power systems and project management.
By studying at UNSW School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications you will gain access to world-class facilities, such as the world's largest university-based real-time digital simulation laboratory for simulating entire electricity grids.
We also host Australia's largest high voltage laboratory, with facilities for high voltage testing (AC, DC and Impulse voltages) and condition monitoring of electrical equipment, with partial discharge detection equipment, transformer ratio arm bridges, recovery voltage testing, thermal testing and variable frequency testing of insulation.
Each year our researchers work with over 100 industry and government organisations on industry and community-related projects.
Entry into this Master of Engineering Science specialisation depends on your cognate background.
Entry into the Master's program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor's degree is mandatory.*
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway does not apply to this specialisation
*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
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UNSW recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.
A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (AQF Level 8 equivalent) from any institution in a cognate discipline.
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A 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent) from any institution in a Cognate discipline.
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Entry into this Master of Engineering Science specialisation depends on your cognate background.
Entry into the Master's program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelor's degree is mandatory.*
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway does not apply to this specialisation
*Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
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UNSW recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.
A 4 year Bachelor Degree with honours (AQF Level 8 equivalent) from any institution in a cognate discipline.
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Cognate disciplines
A 3 year Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7 equivalent) from any institution in a Cognate discipline.
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If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
As an electrical engineer, you'll design and develop new electrical systems, solve problems and test cutting-edge equipment. Electrical Engineers are sought-after in a number of industries, working with a variety of electronic devices from the smallest pocket devices to large supercomputers.
Our electrical engineering students learn through a combination of design and lab work, ensuring you're ready for your career. This mix of theory and practical application allows you to visualise concepts and apply them in real life situations.
A variety of professional opportunities await you on graduation, with electrical engineering culminating in a diverse range of career paths. You'll also gain the broad engineering skills and expertise that will enable you to change careers to achieve new goals.
UNSW Engineering graduates are some of the most sought-after professional engineers in Australia and abroad thanks to the reputation of our research and teaching.
Enhance your job prospects with a Master of Electrical Engineering to open the door the roles including: