Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
Postgraduate program
- Semester 1 - 25 Feb 2019
- Semester 2 - 29 Jul 2019
Face to Face
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
- Semester 1 - 25 Feb 2019
- Semester 2 - 29 Jul 2019
3 years full-time.
Face to Face
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Currently enrolled, continuing students looking for the previous version of this program should refer back to the: Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (pre 2019)
Program handbook
Description
The Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) is designed to facilitate a broader and deeper approach to chemical engineering which leads to a formal qualification at the Masters level. The program duration is between 1-3 years full time depending on the student’s prior qualification/s.
Key emerging technologies in the area of electrical and electronic engineering, which are currently transforming modern society, include intelligent electricity networks; integration of renewable energy sources; wireless energy transfer; autonomous transportation; telecommunication security; distributed sensing and smart-home solutions; Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine communication.
The program focuses on:
- Fundamental background knowledge to successfully study electrical and electronic engineering at an advanced level.
- Advanced engineering skills and knowledge required by a practicing electrical and electronic engineer.
- Capstone courses in electrical and electronic engineering while also completing an advanced level research program.
Graduates of this program will have the knowledge, and technical and professional attributes to provide innovative solutions to society’s needs now and into the future.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of engineering fundamentals and/or the underpinning natural and physical sciences as applicable to the engineering discipline
- Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline
- In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
- Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline
- Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline
- Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline
- Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving
- Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources
- Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes
- Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects
- Ethical conduct and professional accountability
- Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains
- Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour
- Professional use and management of information
- Orderly management of self, and professional conduct
- Effective team membership and team leadership
Details
| Information correct as at | 18th Oct 2018 11:04pm |
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| Program code | 40184 |
| AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Extended) |
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| CRICOS Code | 098284F |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Applicants with a non-engineering Bachelor Degree with at least 20 units of study in Mathematics (especially calculus and linear algebra); and Science, as related to electrical and electronic engineering will, if admitted into the program, be required to complete the 240 unit or 3 year program (Pathway A).
For applicants with a Bachelor Degree in a different engineering discipline area entry and program duration will be assessed by the Faculty on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree equivalent to the Sydney Accord standard in the same engineering discipline area: i.e. Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a UoN determined GPA of 4.5 and above, may be eligible for up to 80 units (1 year) of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Potentially reducing the program duration to 160 unit or 2 years (Pathway B). Exact RPL can only be determined on application.
Applicants with a Bachelor Honours Degree recognised by the Washington Accord in the same engineering discipline area, may be eligible for up to 160 units of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) (2 years). Potentially reducing the program duration to 80 unit or 1 year (Pathway C). Exact RPL can only be determined on application.
University of Newcastle Engineering Graduate Pathways
Graduates of the University of Newcastle Bachelor of Electrical and Engineering (Honours) single and combined programs will automatically be awarded 160 units of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) reducing the program duration to only 80 units or 1 year (Pathway C).
Minimum English language proficiency requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website and click on 'How to Apply for Credit'.
Compulsory program requirements
Students in Pathway A and Pathway B are required to complete 12 weeks of Industrial Experience as part of the program requirement.
It is anticipated that some commencing students may have met the Industrial Experience requirement, as such they will be deemed to have met this requirement, provided they can submit suitable evidence, such as a statement from the employer.
As students in Pathway C will already hold a Washington Accord qualification they are exempted from this requirement.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
Pathway A:
The MPE (Electrical and Electronic) Pathway A comprises of 240 units, 140 of which are core courses, 60 of which are directed courses, and 40 of which are electives that can be selected from a specialised area of study.
Pathway B:
Students completing the MPE (Electrical and Electronic) Pathway B must complete 160 units, 50 of which are core courses, 70 of which are directed courses, and 40 of which are electives that can be selected from a specialised area of study.
Pathway C:
Students completing the MPE (Electrical and Electronic) Pathway C must complete 80 units, 20 of which are core courses, 20 of which are directed courses, and 40 of which are electives that can be selected from a specialised area of study.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Pathway A
| Pathway A Core Courses | |||
Students in Pathway A must complete the following core courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| ELEC1310 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering |
| 10 units |
| ELEC1710 | Digital and Computer Electronics 1 |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2132 | Electric Energy Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2320 | Electrical and Electronic Circuits |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2430 | Circuits and Signals |
| 10 units |
| STAT2110 | Engineering Statistics |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3240 | Analog Electronics |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3730 | Digital and Computer Electronics 2 |
| 10 units |
| ENGG3500 | Managing Engineering Projects |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6840A | Final Year Project A |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6840B | Final Year Project B |
| 20 units |
| ENGG6400 | Modelling and Control |
| 10 units |
| ENGG6500 | Engineering Complexity |
| 10 units |
| Pathway A Directed Courses | |||
Students choose 60 units from the following courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| ELEC3130 | Electric Machines and Power Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3160 | Principles and Design of Off-Grid Power Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3251 | Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3500 | Telecommunication Networks |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3540 | Analog and Digital Communications |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4720 | Programmable Logic Design | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ELEC6100 | Electrical Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6160 | Advanced Drives and Power Electronics |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6210 | Electronics Design |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6400 | Signal Processing |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6550 | Wireless Communication |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6700 | Advanced Computer Systems |
| 10 units |
| ENGG6200 | Project/Directed Reading |
| 10 units |
| ENGG6440 | Linear Control and Estimation |
| 10 units |
| ENGG6441 | Nonlinear Control and Estimation |
| 10 units |
| MCHA6100 | Advanced Estimation |
| 10 units |
| MCHA6300 | Real-time Optimisation for Embedded Systems |
| 10 units |
| Electives | |
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Complete 40 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 40 units |
Pathway B
| Pathway B Core Courses | |||
Students in Pathway B must complete the following core courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGG3500 | Managing Engineering Projects |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6840A | Final Year Project A |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6840B | Final Year Project B |
| 20 units |
| ENGG6500 | Engineering Complexity |
| 10 units |
| Pathway B Directed Courses | |||
Students choose 70 units of directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS2170 | Quantum Mechanics and Semiconductor Physics |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3160 | Principles and Design of Off-Grid Power Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3251 | Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3500 | Telecommunication Networks |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3540 | Analog and Digital Communications |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3730 | Digital and Computer Electronics 2 |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4720 | Programmable Logic Design | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ELEC6100 | Electrical Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6160 | Advanced Drives and Power Electronics |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6210 | Electronics Design |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6400 | Signal Processing |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6550 | Wireless Communication |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6700 | Advanced Computer Systems |
| 10 units |
| ENGG6200 | Project/Directed Reading |
| 10 units |
| ENGG6440 | Linear Control and Estimation |
| 10 units |
| ENGG6441 | Nonlinear Control and Estimation |
| 10 units |
| MCHA6100 | Advanced Estimation |
| 10 units |
| MCHA6300 | Real-time Optimisation for Embedded Systems |
| 10 units |
| Electives | |
|---|---|
Complete 40 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 40 units |
Pathway C
| Pathway C Core Courses | |||
Students in Pathway C must complete the following core course. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| ELEC6840 | MPE Thesis |
| 20 units |
| Pathway C Directed Courses | |||
Students choose 20 units of directed courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| ELEC6100 | Electrical Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6210 | Electronics Design |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6400 | Signal Processing |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6550 | Wireless Communication |
| 10 units |
| ELEC6700 | Advanced Computer Systems |
| 10 units |
| ENGG6440 | Linear Control and Estimation |
| 10 units |
| ENGG6441 | Nonlinear Control and Estimation |
| 10 units |
| MCHA6100 | Advanced Estimation |
| 10 units |
| MCHA6300 | Real-time Optimisation for Embedded Systems |
| 10 units |
| Electives | |
|---|---|
Complete 40 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 40 units |
Additional information
All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through The Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the Faculty or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.