Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)

About the course

The Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering) at UNSW is a flexible postgraduate degree designed to deepen professional electrical engineering skills through advanced technical study. You can tailor your program to your background and career goals, building expertise in modern electrical systems and engineering practice. It is suited to engineers seeking specialisation or upskilling in electrical engineering at master’s level. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue technical and leadership roles across electrical engineering industries, working on the design, analysis and delivery of complex electrical systems. Career paths may include electrical engineer, power or energy systems engineer, control/automation engineer, electronics or communications engineer, and engineering consultant in sectors such as energy, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing and technology. This supports progression into advanced electrical engineering practice at master’s level.

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)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)