Course Overview
The rapid development of the renewable field has led to a shortage of fully skilled electrical engineers who are competent in both classic power system operation and renewable system integration. The Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems), developed by electrical and renewable energy experts, will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the demands of the modern power industry. Electrical Engineering Professionals will learn how to design the components of a power system including generation, transmission, distribution and the associated systems. The program will also cover the automation, protection and control components that contribute to the high level of reliability expected from modern power systems.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate sound fundamental understanding of the scientific and engineering principles and apply underpinning natural, physical and engineering sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer and information sciences to solve problems in electrical systems engineering.
- Apply in-depth as well as broad understanding of the relevant specialist body of knowledge within the electrical systems engineering discipline including: fundamental power generation and power system design principles; evaluation power system safety and protection; assessing smart grids; power stability and operational analysis; substation automation and systematic project management.
- Reflect critically on a broad body of engineering knowledge to plan and execute an electrical systems engineering research based project, with awareness to knowledge development and research direction within the engineering discipline.
This course is internationally recognized under the Washington Accord
(recognized from the Perth and Melbourne campuses only).
Program Details
The program presents the widely used wind and solar energy as centralized and distributed power sources as well as the effects of renewable integration on classic power issues. You will also learn energy storage as an integral part of a microgrid or at a larger utility level. You will get the opportunity to understand the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning as data-driven approaches in smart grids with the application of smart meters. The section on project management provides the skills required for effective management of power generation, transmission, and distribution projects.
The Project Thesis, the capstone of the program, requires a high level of personal autonomy and accountability, as it reinforces the knowledge and skill base developed in the previous units. As a significant research component of the program, this project will facilitate research, critical evaluation, and the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative, enabling you to critique current professional practice in the electrical engineering industry.
The program is composed of 13 units. These units cover a range of aspects to provide you with maximum practical coverage
in the field of Electrical Engineering. Please refer to the current teach-out program structure here.
Note: units may be completed in a different order depending on individual circumstances, pre-requisites and unit
availability.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
| MEE501 | Power Generation | 3 |
| MEE509 | Transmission and Distribution Systems | 3 |
| MEE513 | Electric Power System Analysis | 3 |
| MEE510 | Power Conversion | 3 |
| MXX507 | Professional Engineering Management | 3 |
| MEE511 | Renewable Energy Systems | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| MXX601 | Engineering Practice and Key Research Methods | 3 |
| MEE607 | Power Quality and Mitigation | 3 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective 4 | 3 | |
| ME700 | Project Thesis (taken over 1 semester) | 12 |
Elective Units
| Unit Code and Name | Credit Points | |
| Elective 1
MEE512 – Power System Safety and Protection |
3 3 |
|
| Elective 2
MEE512 – Power System Safety and Protection (If not |
3 3 3 3 |
|
| Elective 3
MEE605 – Smart Grids |
3 3 |
|
| Elective 4
MEE605 – Smart Grids (If not El. 3) |
3 3 3 3 3 |
Additional Mandatory Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
| BXX001-004 | Hands-on Workshop 1 Hands-on Workshop 2 Hands-on Workshop 3 Hands-on Workshop 4 |
0 |
| MXX001 | Professional Practice Hands-on Workshop | 0 |
| MXX510 | Professional Experience | 0 |
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate sound fundamental understanding of the scientific and engineering principles and apply underpinning natural, physical and engineering sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer and information sciences to solve problems in electrical systems engineering.
- Apply in-depth as well as broad understanding of the relevant specialist body of knowledge within the electrical systems engineering discipline including: fundamental power generation and power system design principles; evaluation power system safety and protection; assessing smart grids; power stability and operational analysis; substation automation and systematic project management.
- Reflect critically on a broad body of engineering knowledge to plan and execute an electrical systems engineering research based project, with awareness to knowledge development and research direction within the engineering discipline.
- Draw on the knowledge of engineering design practice and understand the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the electrical systems engineering discipline.
- Apply systematic approaches, design processes and established engineering methods, tools, techniques and resources, underpinned by hazard and risk framework considerations to conduct and manage electrical systems engineering projects.
- Communicate effectively technical ideas, design concepts or research results to a diverse audience.
- Ability to recognise and pro-actively engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning, as well as develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering problems.
- Demonstrate professional use and management of information.
- Apply discipline and professional knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, adaptability and responsibility as a professional engineer.
- Ability to work as a member of a cross disciplinary team in a manner consistent with ethical and professional standards.
Master of Engineering (Electrical Systems) – Mapping of Program Learning Outcomes with Graduate Attributes and Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies for Professional Engineers.
To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold:
- A recognized 3-year bachelor degree* in an engineering qualification in a congruent** field of practice; OR
- An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree* in a congruent** field of practice; OR
- A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent**, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR
- A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent)* that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent** field of practice to this program; AND
- An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy.
* With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT.
** Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Electrical Engineering content (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis):
- Electrical engineering
- Power engineering
- Electronic and communication systems
- Industrial automation
- Instrumentation and control
- Mechatronic systems
- Renewable systems
- Energy management systems
- Signal processing
English
All higher education students studying on campus must complete an English proficiency test during orientation week. If you fail the initial test, you must complete additional English language support classes. If you fail again, you will be considered a student at risk and managed in accordance with EIT’s Student at Risk Policy.
Please note: Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry to our programs. All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Our courses are delivered by experienced engineers and technical experts from around the world. Many have tackled real-world engineering challenges and bring practical, applied knowledge directly into the classroom.
We draw from a global pool of instructors and lecturers across our organisation. Explore our full team of expert educators on the Instructors & Lecturers page here.
Please note: Not all lecturers and instructors listed on this page will teach every course. The team teaching your course will be confirmed as part of your course enrolment.
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Like all Australian higher education providers and universities, EIT programs are accredited by the exacting standards of the Australian Government’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
This course is classified as Level 9 under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
On-campus – in Perth and Melbourne – this Master’s degree is fully accredited by Engineers Australia under the Washington Accord. It is internationally recognized through the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) and its signatory countries. This ensures there is recognition of the qualification in a number of global jurisdictions and means the degree aligns with international engineering education standards.
This Master’s degree is also offered at EIT’s Brisbane campus. But the program is NOT accredited by Engineers Australia – at this stage – in Brisbane.
You can find the accreditation here.
Find out more about country-specific accreditation and professional recognition.
Students should satisfy themselves through their own research with their local accreditation before commencing the program.
This course may use the following software:
- ETAP
- PSCAD
- Python
- PowerWorld
- SPICE software
- PowerFactory
- MATLAB/SIMULINK
- 61850 TestSuite Pro
- PSSE
- Homer Pro
- LabView
- BXX001-004C software
- MXX001 software
Due to ongoing unit and course reviews, software may change from the list provided. Learn more about the Practical Learning at EIT here
Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:
- Electrical and electronics system design
- Instrumentation, control systems & automation
- Oil & gas
- Systems engineering
- Communication systems
- Embedded systems
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Building
- Electric vehicles
- Power generation & distribution
- Renewable and energy storage systems.
Our master’s degrees take two years to complete full-time on-campus, and longer for those studying part-time. You will spend approximately 10 hours per week, per unit, learning the program material, completing assessments and attending tutorials. After enrolment the maximum time allowed to complete all units is 5 years.
Applications are open for our upcoming intake. You must submit your application at least four weeks before the start date to be considered for your desired intake.
A census date is the date at which an enrolment is considered to be final. Any withdrawal you make after the study period census date will incur an academic penalty (for example, a fail grade) and a financial penalty (for example, no refund of your student contribution or tuition fees). See our current census dates.
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