314674 v.1 Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)
Course CRICOS Code: 078135G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
2 Years
Introduction
This course is designed to allow a graduate in electrical engineering to proceed to further studies in a particular field by means of advanced coursework and a project. This course offers streams in Embedded Systems, Emerging Power Systems, and Telecommunications and Networking. Under the guidance of the course coordinator optional units can provide specialisation in areas not covered by the main streams. A one-year, design project must be undertaken to demonstrate technical knowledge and professional skills at postgraduate level.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronic, communications, electrical, electrical power or computer systems from a recognised university. The degree must include topics on circuit theory, computer programming, probability theory and electronic design. The Head of Department will consider applications from other graduates in engineering on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for credit for recognised learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The course requires three units (75 credits) per semester for a total of four semesters. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| 314675 | v.1 | Emerging Power Systems Stream | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 314676 | v.1 | Telecommunications and Networking Stream | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 314677 | v.1 | Embedded Systems Stream | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 314678 | v.1 | Research Design Project 610 | 5.0 | 50.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 314679 | v.1 | Research Design Project 620 | 5.0 | 50.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Miri Sarawak Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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