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Course structure
The Master of Electrical Engineering is a three year degree (full time) and requires the successful completion of 300 credit points.
To obtain the degree (standard option) students must complete:
- 212.5 credit points of compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Electrical Engineering selectives
- 75 credit points of electives including
- a minimum of 50 credit points Group A (Electrical Engineering) Electives
To obtain the degree with a specialisation, students must complete:
- 212.5 credit points of compulsory subjects including
- a minimum of 112.5 credit points of core specialisation subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Electrical Engineering selectives
- 75 credit points of electives including
- a minimum of 50 credit points Business electives (Business specialisation only) or a minimum of 50 credit points Group A (Electrical Engineering) Electives (all other specialisations)
Note: Students entering the course with advanced standing who plan on completing a specialisation may need to enrol in core specialisation subjects in their commencing semester. Please check and follow the structure outlined for your intended specialisation and seek course planning advice.
To complete this degree without specialisation students should complete in the following order:
Year 1:
- 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
Year 2:
- 87.5 credit points of Year 2 compulsory subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 2 Electrical Engineering selectives
Year 3:
- 25 credit points of Year 3 compulsory subjects
- 75 credit points of electives
Note: For specialisations please refer to the individual page.
Progression: The core subject lists are divided into specific year levels, reflecting the recommended order of completing the course. There is, however, some flexibility between Year 2 and 3 core subjects, depending on the requisites set between them. Check the individual Handbook entries of these subjects for more detail.
Year 1 compulsory subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEN20005 | Foundations of Electrical Networks |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN20006 | Digital Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST20029 | Engineering Mathematics |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| COMP20005 | Intro. to Numerical Computation in C |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN30009 | Electrical Network Analysis and Design |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN30011 | Electrical Device Modelling | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN30012 | Signals and Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN30013 | Electronic System Implementation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Year 2 compulsory subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEN90054 | Probability and Random Models |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN90055 | Control Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN90058 | Signal Processing |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN90057 | Communication Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN90074 | Introduction to Power Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90056 | Electronic Circuit Design |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN90066 | Embedded System Design |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 2 Electrical Engineering selectives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR90021 | Critical Communication for Engineers |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENGR90034 | Creating Innovative Engineering |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENGR90039 | Creating Innovative Professionals |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Year 3 compulsory subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGR90037 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENGR90038 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Group A (Electrical Engineering) Electives
Minimum 50 credit points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEN90026 | Introduction to Optimisation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90051 | Advanced Communication Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90052 | Advanced Signal Processing | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90053 | Electronic System Design | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90054 | Probability and Random Models |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN90055 | Control Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN90056 | Electronic Circuit Design |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN90057 | Communication Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN90058 | Signal Processing |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ELEN90059 | Lightwave Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90060 | Power System Analysis | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90061 | Communication Networks | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90062 | High Speed Electronics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90064 | Advanced Control Systems | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90074 | Introduction to Power Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90075 | Power Electronics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90077 | Grid Integration of Renewables | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90088 | System Optimisation & Machine Learning | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90089 | Communication Design Clinic | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90090 | Autonomous Systems Clinic | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90091 | Semiconductor Devices | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90092 | Low-carbon Grids: Operation & Economics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90093 | Microprocessor Design Clinic | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90094 | Large Data Methods & Applications | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ELEN90011 | Directed Studies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Group B (Approved) Electives
Maximum 25 credit points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST90014 | Optimisation for Industry | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| COMP90015 | Distributed Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MCEN90017 | Advanced Motion Control | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
| ENGR90036 | Leadership for Innovation |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| BUSA90471 | Business Tools: The Market Environment | No longer available | |
| BUSA90485 | Global Business Practicum |
Summer Term (Online)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
November (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENGR90026 | Engineering Entrepreneurship | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
| ENGR90033 | Internship |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
Or any other 900 level subjects pending Subject Coordinator approval
Core specialisation subjects
Please see the core specialisation subjects in the respective specialisations linked below.
Last updated: 21 September 2023