Course details

Summary

Enhance your employability in the competitive global market with a qualification that provides advanced technical foundations and industrial perspectives in your chosen field.

Programme overview

The Master of Engineering Studies in Electrical and Electronic Engineering provides graduates with an in-depth understanding of communications and control technology, electric power systems, and complex signal processing devices.

The technological industry is rapidly changing, and electrical and electronic engineers are some of the most prominent professionals able to adapt to this change. This is based on their ability to apply modern instrumentation and high power electronics, and to maneuver them in ways that are reliable and sustainable.

With a Master of Engineering Studies in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, you will be further exposed to new sets of skills, knowledge and knowledge in order to dramatically improve your performance and competitiveness – with your abilities to interpret in in-depth theory and research, you can certainly broaden your career possibilities in an already relevant field.

Programme structure

Option A - 120 points

Complete the University of Auckland online Academic Integrity course.

At least 45 points from COMPSYS 726, 727, ELECTENG 704, 706, 734, 737–741, 787–789, 795, but no more than 45 points from ELECTENG 787–789, 795

Up to 75 points from ELECTENG 701, 703, 705, 709, 721, 722, 724, 726, 728, 731–733, 735, 736

Up to 30 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department

Option B - 180 points

Complete the University of Auckland online Academic Integrity course.

At least 45 points from COMPSYS 704, 705, 726, 727, ELECTENG 704, 706, 734, 737–741, 787–789, 795, but no more than 60 points from ELECTENG 787–789, 795

Up to 135 points from ELECTENG 701, 703, 705, 709, 721, 722, 724, 726, 728, 731–733, 735, 736

Up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department

Career opportunities

Electrical and electronic engineering graduates are an employer's best bet for future-proofing as the technological world embraces rapid advancement in digital and processing systems. Graduates are employed in an increasingly wide range of industries, including traditional pathways (electrical engineers) and new opportunities in robotics, communications, information systems and processing plants, and with the boost provided with a postgraduate qualification, research and design in academia or industry.

Further study options

• Master of Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy

Other Master of Engineering Studies subjects:

Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Light Metals Reduction Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Medical Devices and Technologies, Plastics, Software Engineering, Transportation Engineering.

Entry criteria

Anybody with a suitable undergraduate degree in Engineering (other degrees such as Science may be considered) who wishes to learn advanced and applicable skills in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.