Overview

The sectors of smart grid technology and renewable energy are experiencing rapid growth. As a result, the field of power engineering has a strong employment market, offering a range of opportunities to electrical engineers.

This Electrical Engineering program from the RMIT University is suitable for both electrical engineering graduates looking for specialist knowledge in the latest power engineering technologies, as well as graduates from other disciplines seeking a career change

Career

With an increasing focus on renewable energy, electrical engineers are in a position to be part of the transformation of the Australian power industry from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

You may work in the electrical supply industry where your knowledge of transformers, motors and generators is needed across all areas of operations.

RMIT graduates have gone on to work at a range of organisations including:

Ausnet Services

Jemena

Middleton Group

Snowy Hydro

United Energy

Wilson Transformer Company

Public transport providers also need electrical engineers to develop and maintain the systems that keep trains running and signals operating. With a push to modernise railway infrastructure, engineers are in demand. Within the manufacturing industry robots and automation have become essential elements, and electrical engineers are now called on to design and develop the next-generation control systems that enable this.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Renewable Electrical Energy Systems

Protection and High Voltage Engineering

Electrical Energy Conversion

Advanced Control Systems

Satellite Communication Systems Engineering PG

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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More details

National: Applications will be accepted for each program until all places are filled, so ensure you apply as early as possible for your application to be considered.

Int: Applicants who are required to apply for a student visa are recommended to apply and accept their offers for minimum of 4 weeks prior to program’s commencement date to allow sufficient visa processing time.

Language

English

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Delivered

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Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS number: 079937J

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in one of the following fields: Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering or Network Engineering with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0.

Applicants who have a successfully completed a relevant degree (as above) with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4, will be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Successful completion of an Australian postgraduate qualification (or international equivalent) in a related discipline (as above).

Applicants without any relevant prior qualification will be considered if they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.

International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

48000 AUD / year

≈ 48000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

39360 AUD / year

≈ 39360 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported places; between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992/year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Funding

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