Master of Engineering (Electronics)

The Master of Engineering (Electronics) is offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

• Admission requirements
• Course aims
• Learning outcomes
• Program of study
  
  

Admission requirements

Applicants normally must hold an approved undergraduate Engineering degree with appropriate electronic content, or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. An applicant who has not previously studied electronics may be required to undertake appropriate bridging studies.

The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Electronics) and are subsequently admitted to the Masters degree will be awarded 18 units of credit. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) and are subsequently admitted to the Masters degree will be awarded 36 units of credit.

Students with relevant professional work experience in an Electronics Engineering related profession (including substantial and high level involvement in research or technical aspects relevant to Electronics Engineering) may be granted credit up to a maximum of 18 units (i.e. credit towards the Graduate Certificate component of the award).

Students who have completed an Australian University Engineering (four year or longer) degree in Computer and Electronic Engineering, or Robotic Engineering with honours may be granted credit up to a maximum of 36 units.

Course aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

• a strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of electronic engineering systems
• an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of electronic engineering
• an ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
• the ability to work and interact professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
• an understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
• an ability to undertake research in engineering
• preparation for future management roles as professional engineers.

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the award, students will be able to:

• competently use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex electronic engineering systems
• apply their skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner
• communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies
• work professionally as an individual and in a team
• understand describe the processes through which current knowledge was developed
• develop engineering solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
• engage in the process of continuing learning needed to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area of electronic engineering
• contribute successfully to project management
• demonstrate knowledge of the research process, and be able to conduct research in engineering.
  

Program of study

To qualify for the Master of Engineering (Electronics), a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic.

Core - Year 1 topics

27 units comprising:

 ENGR4751  Embedded Systems Architecture  (4.5 units)
 ENGR4761  Image Processing  (4.5 units)
 STAT5702  Statistical Methods for Engineering and Science  (4.5 units)
 
plus two of:

 ENGR8701  Engineering Programming GE  (4.5 units)
 ENGR4711  Advanced Control Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR8721  Control Systems GE  (4.5 units)

plus one of:

 ENGR4712  Autonomous Systems  (4.5 units)
 ENGR8772  Sensors and Actuators GE  (4.5 units)

Option - CSEM option topics

plus 9 units of CSEM option topics*

*CSEM Option topics must be selected from Table A, at least half of which will be chosen from those labelled as electronics (Group E).

Core - Year 2 topics

31.5 units comprising:

 ENGR4731  Computer Architecture  (4.5 units)
 ENGR4732  Instrumentation  (4.5 units)
 ENGR4742  Standards, Ethics and Compliance  (4.5 units)
 ENGR5700  Masters Thesis  (18 units) OR
 ENGR5700A  Masters Thesis  (4.5/18 units) AND 
 ENGR5700B  Masters Thesis  (4.5/18 units) AND 
 ENGR5700C  Masters Thesis  (4.5/18 units) AND 
 ENGR5700D  Masters Thesis  (4.5/18 units)  

Option - CSEM option topics

plus 4.5 units of CSEM option topics*

*CSEM Option topics must be selected from Table A, at least half of which will be chosen from those labelled as electronics (Group E).

Note: With the permission of the Director of Studies, students may substitute the listed topics with other options from Table A listed under Electronics - Group E.