Why Study / Key Benefits

The Master of Engineering Science is designed for students who already have an engineering degree and want to extend their specialised technical knowledge through advanced coursework and substantial independent research.

The Electrical Engineering specialisation focuses on the design and development of electrical systems and technologies, including power generation and distribution, electronics, telecommunications and control systems.

The course develops skills in:

• Information analysis
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Research planning and execution
• Electrical systems and technology design
• Power-system analysis and operation
• Renewable energy and smart-grid technologies

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

Core units:

• Engineering Project Management – CSM80006 – 12.5 credit points
• Professional Practice in Engineering – EAT80003
• Engineering Master Major Thesis – ENG80002 – 50 credit points
• Research Methods – ICT80011 – 12.5 credit points

Electrical Engineering specialisation:

Students must complete 3 core specialisation units, 6 specialisation units and 1 option unit.

Core specialisation units:

• Programming Principles and Practices – COS60018 – 12.5 credit points
• Operation of Power Systems – EEE80010 – 12.5 credit points
• Virtual Instrumentation – EEE80021 – 12.5 credit points

Specialisation units:

• Networks and Cybersecurity Frameworks – CYB60004 – 12.5 credit points
• Power Electronics – EEE40005 – 12.5 credit points
• Electrical Power Systems Safety – EEE80007 – 12.5 credit points
• Analysis Techniques for Large Scale Power Systems – EEE80012 – 12.5 credit points
• Renewable Energy – EEE80015 – 12.5 credit points
• Design of Smart Power Grids – EEE80020 – 12.5 credit points
• Network Administration – TNE60002 – 12.5 credit points

Option/elective units listed by Swinburne include:

• Introduction to Data Science – COS60008 – 12.5 credit points
• Data Visualisation – COS80025 – 12.5 credit points
• Cyber Ethics – CYB70001 – 12.5 credit points
• Internship Project – ICT80004 – 12.5 credit points
• Mobile and Personal Networking – TNE80005 – 12.5 credit points

Disciplines / Specialisations

The Master of Engineering Science currently provides the following specialisation choices:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Structural Engineering

The requested specialisation is Electrical Engineering.

The Electrical Engineering specialisation covers:

• Electrical power generation
• Power-system operation
• Power electronics
• Renewable energy
• Smart power grids
• Electrical power-system safety
• Virtual instrumentation
• Programming
• Telecommunications/networking
• Cybersecurity-related frameworks
• Data science and visualisation through electives

Programme Highlights

• 2-year full-time master's qualification.
• 200 credit points.
• Hawthorn campus, Melbourne.
• Electrical Engineering specialisation.
• 50-credit-point Engineering Master Major Thesis.
• Strong independent research component.
• Study areas include power systems, renewable energy, power electronics and smart grids.
• Options to study networking, cybersecurity, data science, data visualisation and an internship project.
• CRICOS course code 097335G.
• 2027 commencement dates in March and August.
• Completion may assist graduates in meeting eligibility criteria for membership at various levels of Engineers Australia.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne identifies example graduate roles associated with the Master of Engineering Science including:

• Senior Electrical Engineer
• Renewable Energy Engineer
• Manufacturing Systems Designer
• Civil Engineering Project Manager

For the Electrical Engineering specialisation, relevant career areas include:

• Electrical engineering
• Power-system engineering
• Renewable energy
• Power electronics
• Smart-grid engineering
• Electrical-system design
• Control and instrumentation
• Electrical power generation and distribution
• Engineering research and development
• Network and telecommunications-related engineering
• Engineering project management

International Student Visa Requirements

The relevant visa for an international student studying this programme in Australia is the Student visa (subclass 500).

Swinburne specifically states that international students in Australia who hold Student visas must study full-time and on campus.

Key requirements include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for the registered course.
• Appropriate Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
• Genuine Student requirement.
• Applicable English-language evidence or an exemption.
• Health requirements.
• Character requirements.
• Australian Values Statement for applicants aged 18 or over.
• Evidence of sufficient financial capacity where required.
• Compliance with the conditions attached to the Student visa.