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Master of Engineering (Electrical)
Contact information
Coordinator
Christina Lim
Email: chrislim@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Engineering
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact: Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: Master of Engineering (Electrical)
- Contact: Enquiry Form
Structure
The Master of Engineering (Electrical) consists of 300 points of study – 212.5 points core including a capstone project plus 87.5 points elective subjects (at least 50 points of which must be taken from Electrical Engineering Electives listed below).
Advanced standing will be awarded for equivalent subjects taken in prior study to applicants on the following basis:
Credit, Advanced Standing and Accelerated Entry Policy (MPF1293) https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1293
Subject Options
Total 300 points – 212.5 points core (compulsory) plus 87.5 points elective subjects from the list below. Students must complete all 300 points of subjects, including all core subjects, or have advanced standing or exemption.
The core and elective subjects are those listed below. The order of subjects below is one way of progressing through the course – students who meet subject requisites may tailor their individual study plan to take into account advanced standing and their study load. Students plan their study online and can seek further advice from Stop 1 on individual study plans.
Suggested first 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the first 100 points:
- 100 points Core from the list below (including one selective)
Core (100 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ELEN20005 | Foundations of Electrical Networks |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP20005 | Engineering Computation |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN30009 | Electrical Network Analysis and Design | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN30010 | Digital System Design | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN30011 | Electrical Device Modelling | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN30012 | Signals and Systems |
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
- Selective (choose one - University of Melbourne pathway students are recommended to take ENGR90034)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR90021 | Engineering Practice and Communication |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90034 | Creating Innovative Engineering |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Suggested second 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the second 100 points:
- 87.5 points Core
- 12.5 points Approved Elective
- Students who completed
Code Name Study period Credit Points ELEN30013 Electronic System Implementation No longer available
Core (87.5 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ELEN90056 | Electronic Circuit Design | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90054 | Probability and Random Models | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90055 | Control Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN30013 | Electronic System Implementation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90066 | Embedded System Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90057 | Communication Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90058 | Signal Processing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Suggested third 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the third 100 points:
- 25 points Electrical Engineering Capstone Project
- 50 points Electrical Engineering Electives (from the list below)
- 25 points Approved Electives
OR
- 50 points BMEN90030 BioDesign Innovation
- 50 points Electrical Engineering Electives (from the list below)
Electrical Engineering Capstone Projects
Students must complete an Electrical Engineering Capstone Project (25 points):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ELEN90067 | Electrical Engineering Capstone Project | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
ELEN90070 | Electrical Engineering Capstone ProjectA | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90081 | Elect Eng Capstone Proj Part 1 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90082 | Elect Eng Capstone Proj Part 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Students can choose to complete the following subject (50 points) as an alternative to the Electrical Engineering Capstone Project:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BMEN90030 | BioDesign Innovation | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
50 |
Note 1: ELEN90070 Electrical Engineering Capstone Project A is only available for students who enrol in ELEN90070 prior to 2017.
Note 2: ELEN90081 Electrical Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 and ELEN90082 Electrical Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 must be taken in 2 consecutive semesters. Students commence ELEN90081 in Semester 2 and continue ELEN90082 in the consecutive semester (Semester 1 in the following year). Upon successful completion of this project, students will receive 25 points credit. Students wishing to undertake this subject should also complete the lecture component of the ELEN90082 in Semester 1 in the following year.
Electrical Engineering Electives
Total 50 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ELEN90059 | Lightwave Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90060 | Power System Analysis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90051 | Advanced Communication Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90052 | Advanced Signal Processing | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90061 | Communication Networks | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90062 | High Speed Electronics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90064 | Advanced Control Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90053 | Electronic System Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90074 | Introduction to Power Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90075 | Power Electronics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Approved Electives
Total 37.5 points
An approved elective is any postgraduate level subject or third-year undergraduate subject. Please note:
- All students must meet any requisite prior to enrolling in a subject
- Students may need written permission from other faculties to enrol in some subjects; please check with the coordinator of the subject
- Students may take the following subject as an approved elective:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Links
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-electrical/overviewLast updated: 30 January 2024