Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

About the course

This postgraduate coursework degree builds specialised capability in electrical engineering with an emphasis on designing and developing systems that generate, transmit, measure, control and use electrical energy. You can tailor your study through specialisations such as Telecommunications, Power, Intelligent Information Engineering or the Internet of Things, alongside management/leadership and project or research components. It is a master’s qualification in electrical engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue technical and leadership roles in sectors such as telecommunications, power and energy, embedded and networked systems, control and automation, and IoT-enabled products and infrastructure. Potential pathways include electrical engineer, power systems engineer, telecommunications/network engineer, control systems engineer, and engineering project roles across consulting, utilities, technology companies and government. This is a master’s-level pathway for careers in electrical engineering.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)