Master of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)
ObjectivesTo complete this course you will undertake coursework units chosen to suit your present and future professional needs. You will also complete a major project which involves investigation, research, critical evaluation, analysis, design and prototype developing. Upon completion of the project, you will prepare and present a formal thesis relating to the project’s development and outcomes.
Entry requirementsA Bachelor of Engineering with honours. Applicants without honours may be required to complete a qualifying program if accepted.
Academic titleMaster of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)
Course descriptionMaster of Engineering Science (Electrical Engineering)
MEngSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 042175G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
Introduction
This course is designed to allow a graduate in engineering to proceed to further studies in a particular field by means of advanced coursework and a project. With the approval of the course coordinator, an appropriate unit from the Curtin Business Schoolor Department of Computer Science may be included in the course.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A recognised Bachelor of Engineering degree at honours level. The Head of Department is prepared to consider applications from other graduates in engineering but admission in such cases may be subject to successful completion of a prescribed qualifying program.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. 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 Disclaimer Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
13544 v.2 ElectricalEngineering Project 695 5.0 25.0
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 75.0 100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
13545 v.2 Electrical Engineering Project 696 5.0 25.0
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 75.0 100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
11333 v.4 Mobile Radio Communications 602 5.0 25.0
11338 v.3 Computer Aided Engineering of Digital Systems 601 3.0 25.0
11341 v.4 Stochastic Processes for Telecommunications Systems 601 4.0 25.0
13543 v.3 Power System Analysis 603 5.0 25.0
300801 v.3 Multivariable Control 604 4.0 25.0
300803 v.2 Power Electronics 603 5.0 25.0
300806 v.2 Renewable Energy Principles 603 5.0 25.0
300807 v.2 Renewable Energy Systems 604 5.0 25.0
302990 v.2 Electric Power Transmission and Distribution 604 3.0 25.0
303538 v.2 Power System Protection 603 5.0 25.0
306331 v.1 Simulation 604 4.0 25.0
308341 v.1 Electrical Machines and Drives 604 5.0 25.0
309037 v.1 Wireless Data Networks 603 5.0 25.0
309041 v.1 Internetworking Systems 603 6.0 25.0
309042 v.1 Data Network Security 604 6.0 25.0
309044 v.1 Network Design 603 6.0 25.0
5506 v.6 Microcomputer Systems 603 4.0 25.0
5507 v.5 Computer Structures 601 4.0 25.0
5508 v.5 Computer Structures 602 4.0 25.0
5638 v.5 Digital Signal Processing 603 5.0 25.0
5681 v.5 Digital Communications 603 4.0 25.0
6136 v.5 Control Systems 603 4.0 25.0
Availability
Year Location Period All* Internal
2009 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y
2009 Bentley Campus Semester 2 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.