Master of Engineering (Electrical Power)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
LMEL

Fees
AUD$ 41,200 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2024

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
079908C

Entry requirements
Applicants would normally have completed a Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or other relevant discipline.
English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

This program provides graduates in Electrical and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) oriented engineering disciplines with an advanced understanding of the current practice and technology in Electrical Power Engineering.

Content & Structure

To qualify for this award students are required to complete 72 units comprising of 63 units of courses and 9 units of electives. Work-integrated learning is facilitated through the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program, requiring students to gain at least 450 hours (60 days FTE) of skills and competencies through a range of engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and events.

The program will involve study of advanced topics in the area of Electrical Power engineering.

The first year of the program is intended to bring the students' competencies to a level equivalent to a completed fourth year of the BEng Honours. The available specialist content in Electrical Power engineering will include among others operation and control of modern power systems and power generation from renewable energy sources. Students must complete 31.5 units of Core Courses and one electives.

The second year of the program will offer specialist Electrical Power engineering courses and a compulsory 13.5 unit research project. The topics in Electrical Power will include issues in renewable and distributed power generation, advanced modelling of electrical machines as well as modelling and analysis of power systems. Students will also complete two courses relating to engineering management.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1,2 or 3)
Power System Fundamentals	EEET 4057	4.5	Rule(s): 3
Operation and Control of Modern Power Systems	EEET 4074	4.5	Rule(s): 3
Advanced Control and Signal Processing	EEET 4071	4.5	Rule(s): 3
Research Data Analysis	CIVE 5015	4.5	Rule(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4,5 or 6)
Renewable Energy Systems	EEET 3050	4.5	Rule(s): 3
Power Electronics	EEET 3016	4.5	Rule(s): 3
Energy and Society	MENG 5005	4.5	Rule(s): 3
Integrated Industrial Actuation and Automation	MENG 4019	4.5	Rule(s): 3
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1,2 or 3)
Engineering Masters Industrial Experience	ENGG 5030	0	Rule(s): 1,2,3
Advanced Power System Modelling and Analysis	EEET 5146	4.5
Masters Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 5020	4.5
Elective		4.5
Elective		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4,5 or 6)
Renewable and Distributed Power Generation	EEET 5012	4.5
Advanced Electrical Machines	EEET 5009	4.5
Masters Research Project	CIVE 5092	9

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units

Operations Management Systems	MFET 5024	4.5
Engineering Economic Analysis	MFET 5011	4.5
Enterprise Resource Management	INFS 5024	4.5
Project Planning and Control	MFET 5040	4.5
System Design and Integration	EEET 5128	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Engineers Australia (EA) requires students to achieve at least 450 hours/60 days full-time equivalent (FTE) of discipline and/or industry related skills and competencies prior to graduation. At UniSA, students must complete the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) to gain these hours through a range of professional engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking, and industry events. Please contact STEM.placements@unisa.edu.au for more information.

2. Upon completion of the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) students will be invited to enrol in this course and complete the required assessment for the course. The student will not be eligible to graduate until they have obtained a Non-Graded Pass (NGP) for this course.

3. Applicants who have successfully completed an Engineers Australia / Washington Accord Honours degree in Electrical engineering, or a Graduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering, are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL advanced standing in lieu of these courses, and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study.

Notes

1. With Program Director's approval, students may substitute another course for a course listed in the Master of Engineering schedule above.

2. With Program Director's approval, students who have completed substantially the same content of a course listed in this program as part of their previous studies, should select an alternative course.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia and is designed to meet the requirements for graduate membership of Engineers Australia and comparable international institutions through the Washington Accord. Such accreditation is provisional until the program produces its first graduates.