Master of Engineering
(Electrical Engineering)
Program snapshot
Program code: MC235
EXIT POINTS
After completing 96 credit
points of study approved by
the Program Manager, you may
exit with a graduate diploma.
* Lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions for this program are conducted on the City campus, except for the laboratory component of the course
Protection and High Voltage Engineering which is conducted on Bundoora campus east.
Prepare for a leadership role in the internationally fast-growing sectors of power
engineering and energy.
Youll focus on technical areas of electrical
engineering, including:
renewable energy
high-voltage systems
power transmission and distribution
building services
industry control and automation.
Youll gain leading-edge knowledge and skills
in power engineering with effective business skills
in communication, teamwork and management.
The sectors of smart grid technology and
renewable energy are experiencing rapid
growth. As a result, the field of power engineering
has a strong employment market, offering a
range of opportunities to electrical engineers.
The program is suitable for both electrical
engineering graduates looking for specialist
knowledge in the latest power engineering
technologies and graduates from another
discipline seeking a career change.
Learning and teaching
Tutorial and laboratory sessions are run in
the afternoon and evening to fit in with the
work commitments of part-time students.
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching
approaches including lectures, seminars,
workshops, presentations, group discussions
and syndicate work.
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc235
DURATION LOCATION
Full-time: 2 years City and Bundoora
Part-time: 4 years campuses*
Eligible for advanced standing
You will have access to online and digital
resources through the myRMIT student portal.
Ongoing assessment throughout the
semester includes examinations, essays,
reports, oral classes, presentations, group
projects, research projects, laboratory
projects and practical assignments.
Classes are taught by experts in their fields.
There is a strong emphasis on laboratory
work and professional engineering projects
to put theory into practice and to enhance
research, teamwork, leadership, communication
and project management skills.
Industry connections
Industry plays a vital role in the development,
delivery and review of the program through
membership of the Program Advisory
Committee (PAC). Other members of the
PAC include alumni and academic staff.
There are also extensive links with industry,
particularly through laboratories that incorporate
work-integrated learning, through research
projects, consulting, and industry-sponsored
student design projects.
2017
Postgraduate
Coursework
PROGRAM MANAGER
Associate Professor Alan Wong
Tel: +61 3 9925 2101
Email: alan.wong@rmit.edu.au
Notable industry links for this program are:
API (Australian Power Institute)
AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator)
United Energy
AusNet Services
Jemena
Wilson Transformer Company
Schneider Electric
Analog Devices Australia.
Career outlook
Graduates can work in the electrical supply
industry where their knowledge of transformers,
motors and generators is needed across
all areas of operations.
Public transport providers also need electrical
engineers to develop and maintain the systems
that keep trains running and signals operating.
With a push to modernise railway infrastructure,
engineers are in demand.
Robots and automation have long been
part of the manufacturing industry. Electrical
engineers are now called upon to design and
develop next-generation control systems.
With an increasing focus on renewable energy,
electrical engineers are in a position to be part of
the transformation to renewable energy sources.
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(Electrical Engineering)
Program structure
The Master consists of 192 credit points.
After completing 96 credit points of study
approved by the Program Manager, you
may exit with a graduate diploma.
During this program youll:
undertake and be assessed on structured
activities that allow you to learn, apply
and demonstrate your professional or
vocational practice
interact with industry and the community
when undertaking these activities
complete these activities in real-work
contexts or situations.
Any or all of these aspects of a work-integrated
learning (WIL) experience may be simulated.
Year 1
Youll undertake the Professional Engineering
Project and work within a team on a project
under the guidance of a professional engineer
(usually an academic mentor). The project will
require the team to work together to achieve a
working product. Youll be expected to act in
more than one role in the team at different times
to expand your experience and capabilities.
Complete the following core courses:
Renewable Electrical Energy Systems
Protection and High Voltage Engineering
Electrical Energy Conversion
Advanced Control Systems (PG)
Professional Engineering Project Part A
Professional Engineering Project Part B
Project Preparation, Planning and
Problem Solving
And complete one program elective (see list).
Year 2
Youll undertake the Professional Engineering
Advanced Project. Youll spend two semesters
working on an individual project to further
develop your research, design and project
managing skills. Some projects include
the opportunity to work within the local
engineering industry.
These courses provide a realistic work situation,
allowing you to learn, apply and demonstrate
your professional engineering practice.
In some of the core courses, such as Protection
and High Voltage Engineering and Renewable
Electrical Engineering Systems, talks by guest
speakers from the industry as well as visits
to industrial sites such as power plants and
substations will be part of the course delivery.
Option A: complete the following:
Research Project
Research Project Part 1
Research Project Part 2.
And complete four of the following:
Variable Speed Drives
Power System Analysis and Control
Real Time Estimation and Control
Power Electronic Converters
Electrical Transport Engineering
Industrial Automation
Advanced Power Systems
Or
Option B: complete the following:
Professional Engineering
Advanced Project Part A
Professional Engineering
Advanced Project Part B
And complete four of the following:
Variable Speed Drives
Power System Analysis and Control
Real Time Estimation and Control
Power Electronic Converters
Electrical Transport Engineering
Industrial Automation
Advanced Power Systems
And complete one program elective (see list).
Elective list Semiconductor Device Fabrication (PG)
Digital Signal Processing Electronic Materials
Optical Fibre Systems and Networks (PG) Real Time Estimation and Control
Antennas for Mobile and Satellite Smart Embedded Systems
Communications (PG) Network Engineering
Optical Fibre Technology (PG) RF and Microwave Circuits
Satellite Communication Systems Radar Systems
Engineering (PG) Radar Systems 2
Mobile and Personal Communication Computer Robotics Control
Systems Engineering (PG)
Intelligent Systems
Network Access Systems (PG)
Network Design and Performance
Network Services and Internet
Applications (PG) Bioelectromagnetism

Image Systems Engineering Biosignal Processing and Computing

Real Time Systems Design Variable Speed Drives

Electronic Manufacturing (PG) Power System Analysis and Control

Audio Engineering (PG) Introduction to Electrical Building Design

Sensors and Measurement Technologies Industrial Automation

Medical Engineering and Switched Mode Power Supplies

Instrumentation (PG) Advanced Power Systems
Circuit and System Simulation (PG) Power Electronic Converters
Signal Processing for Multimedia Electrical Transport Engineering
and Telemedicine
Design With Hardware
Description Languages
Project Management and
Entrepreneurship (PG)
Micro-Nano Systems, MEMS and NEMS
Numerical Analysis of Electronic Devices
Master of Engineering
(Electrical Engineering)

How to apply Entry requirements

Direct to RMIT University: An Australian bachelor degree with electrical, communication or network
rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/direct a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 in engineering industry, or equivalent.
engineering (computer, electronic, Applicants applying on the basis of work
Semester 1, 2017 telecommunications, electrical, experience are expected to have skills in
Applications open 14 August 2016 communication or network), or analysis, design and management within the
Timely applications close equivalent computer, electronic, telecommunications,
10 November 2016 OR electrical communication or network
An Australian bachelor degree with a engineering industry.
Semester 2, 2017
GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 in physics International qualifications are assessed
Applications open 1 May 2017
(electromagnetic theory), or equivalent for comparability to Australian qualifications
Timely applications close 31 May 2017
OR according to the Australian Qualifications
Late applications will continue to be An Australian bachelor degree in any Framework (AQF).
accepted after this date if places are discipline with a GPA of at least 2.0 Please note: AQF exemptions cannot be
still available. out of 4.0 and at least five years of used to exit with a Graduate Diploma.
work experience in the computer,
electronic, telecommunications,

Fees
2017 indicative fees Credit and exemptions
Commonwealth supported places (CSPs)
If you have successfully completed one of the following qualifications majoring in engineering
range from AU$6,349 to AU$10,596
you will be eligible for exemptions as follows:
Full-fee: AU$29,760 per annum
How much youll pay will depend on
whether youre offered a Commonwealth Remaining
Qualification level Exemptions
supported place or a full-fee place. program duration
Entry for this program is primarily through
CSPs. Government financial assistance
Bachelor of Engineering Up to 48 credit points 144 credit points
is available to eligible students regardless
degree in the same discipline (equivalent to one (equivalent to three
of the type of place you enrol in.
(AQF level 7 or equivalent) semester of full-time study) semesters of full-time study)
Fees shown above apply to 2017 only and
are based on an annual full-time study load Graduate Certificate Up to 48 credit points 144 credit points
of 96 credit points unless otherwise noted. in the same discipline (equivalent to one (equivalent to three
A proportionate fee applies for more or semesters of full-time study) semesters of full-time study)
less than the full-time study load. Tuition
fees are adjusted on an annual basis and
Bachelor of Engineering Up to 96 credit points 96 credit points
these fees should only be used as a guide.
(Honours) degree in the (equivalent to two (equivalent to two
For more information and to learn how same discipline (AQF semester of full-time study) semesters of full-time study)
to calculate your exact tuition fees see: level 8 or equivalent)
rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/
postgraduate Graduate Diploma in Up to 96 credit points 96 credit points
the same discipline (equivalent to two (equivalent to two semesters
semesters of full-time study) of full-time study)

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