Campuses and locations
The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
Postgraduate program
Location
Start dates
- Semester 1 - 25 Feb 2019
- Semester 2 - 29 Jul 2019
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
Location
Start dates
- Semester 1 - 25 Feb 2019
- Semester 2 - 29 Jul 2019
Duration
3 years full-time.
Mode of delivery
Face to Face
English language proficiency
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Study Professional Electrical and Electronic Engineering
If you are an electrical engineer looking to advance your career, this program will help you develop management expertise, specialize and deepen your technical skills and be equipped to lead projects and move into more senior roles. Professionals Australia reports that engineers with postgraduate qualifications attract a 16% wage premium.
The Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) is a flexible degree that will allow you to fast-track your career in engineering. You will have the opportunity to diversify your engineering expertise with courses in specialized electrical or mechatronics engineering, or broaden your skills base in a complimentary area such as business and management, entrepreneurship and innovation, design or multimedia. Plus you can choose a major project that’s linked to industry or focused on design and research.
Why study with us?
- Relevant in the real world: connect with business through industry-based projects, guest lectures, mentorship and case studies.[2]
- Ready for your future, ready for the world: our professional practice and leadership courses will help you develop skills in project management, complex problem solving, innovation and communications.
- Recognised by industry: take your career anywhere in the world with international recognition through Engineers Australia and the Washington Accord.[3]
- Global recognition: The Academic Ranking of World Universities ranks UON at No.8 in the World and No.1 in Australia for Automation and Control.[4]
- Limits apply depending on the background of the individual and the discipline they now wish to specialise in
- Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching www.qilt.edu.au
- For the MPE, accreditation from Engineers Australia is pending
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What you will study
The Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) is a flexible degree that allows you to fast-track your career in engineering. You'll have the opportunity to diversify your engineering expertise with courses in specialised areas including:
- renewable energy integration
- control systems design and automation
- digital and electronic design
- advanced telecommunication
- power electronics, drives and highly efficient power utilisation
You can also broaden your skills in a complimentary area such as business and management, entrepreneurship and innovation, design or multimedia. Plus, you can choose a major project that’s linked to industry or focused on design and research.
Core courses
- Introduction to Electrical Engineering
- Digital and Computer Electronics 1
- Electric Energy Systems
- Electrical and Electronic Circuits
- Circuits and Signals
- Engineering Statistics
- Analog Electronics
- Digital and Computer Electronics 2
- Managing Engineering Projects
- Final Year Project A
- Final Year Project B
- Modelling and Control
- Engineering Complexity
- Managing Engineering Projects
- Final Year Project A
- Final Year Project B
- Engineering Complexity
- MPE Thesis
Directed courses
From a list of directed courses, Pathway C students complete a minimum of two courses, Pathway B students complete seven courses and Pathway A students complete six courses. Examples include:
- Electrical Systems
- Electronics Design
- Signal Processing
- Wireless Communication
- Linear Control and Estimation
Elective specialisation courses
All students choose four elective courses, which can include courses from the directed courses list, but can also be chosen from other areas.
Program structure
Pathway A program: for students whose undergraduate degree is NOT in engineering, but is in a related STEM area. For example, a Science degree in physics, mathematics or chemistry. You will take the necessary courses to qualify as an engineer and be professionally recognised by Engineers Australia. This degree provides the perfect pathway to transfer your prior knowledge into an engineering context. You will gain a highly sought-after professional qualification and benefit from the high salaries and job opportunities that engineers enjoy.
Pathway B program: If you are an international student seeking professional recognition from Engineers Australia* and the Washington Accord, or if you wish to extend your engineering and professional expertise in an Australian context, the 2-year MPE is the ideal program. Your study program will be designed to build on your prior studies and develop the core technical competencies to ensure you qualify.
Pathway C program: If you are a graduate of a University of Newcastle Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree, or equivalent, you can complete the MPE in just one year. You will take advanced engineering courses and choose electives to broaden your skill base and enhance your employability. By gaining a highly relevant postgraduate degree you will accelerate your career, opening up opportunities to work at a more senior level.
* Pending accreditation of this degree by Engineers Australia.
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
- Program Plan - Pathway C 350.7 KB Commencing in 2019
- Program Plan - Pathway B 1.1 MB Commencing in 2019
- Program Plan - Pathway A 803.3 KB Commencing in 2019
Career opportunities
Engineers work on a huge range of tasks in many different environments – industries like electronics, energy, food, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, environmental health and transportation. Engineering continues to be one of the most in-demand qualifications in the world, with many countries desperate to fill a shortage of professional skills in this field.
A Master of Professional Engineering will open up even more varied career opportunities, empowering you to take on a leadership role, start your own business or manage major engineering projects.
- Salaries: As an engineer you’ll be valued and well rewarded. Starting salaries average around $80,000p.a. In 2015, 85% of our engineers had jobs when they graduated - making the University of Newcastle one of the top 2 universities in NSW for graduate employment rates.
- Flexibility: Some engineers work 9-5 in an office, others fly-in-fly out from a project site. You might prefer hands-on fieldwork, design and development, or managing people and projects.
- Global opportunities: As a qualified engineer you can travel the world and work almost anywhere you choose. Professional recognition through Engineers Australia lets you work in places such as Canada, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Turkey, the UK and the USA.
