Master of Engineering at Victoria University

Overview

Gain specialised skills in electrical power, telecommunications, process engineering or water management and aim for a top engineering career with the Master of Engineering.

The Master of Engineering prepares you for work in fast-growing industries, with a strong emphasis on real-world problem-solving and international trends.

You’ll acquire targeted skills through a combination of coursework, design exercises and research. You’ll have the chance to develop and implement innovative telecommunication or power-distribution solutions, with real-world applications.

Our College of Engineering and Science has world-class facilities, including high-tech engineering labs and a very strong research community.

In the latest Excellence in Research for Australia results we were rated:

• 'well above world standard' in electrical and electronic engineering
• 'above world standard' in engineering overall.

You can specialise in the following areas of engineering:

• Electrical Power
• Telecommunications.

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Careers in engineering

On graduation you'll be able to prepare for a career in one of the following:

• power generation, transmission, distribution, management and control
• managing, designing and developing telecommunication network systems
• microelectronic and electronic design
• water-related government organisations and private firms.

Average salaries

• Electrical engineers, A$100,200.
• Electronics engineers, A$116,400 .
• Civil engineers, A$99,996 .

e welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

Job titles

Job titles vary depending on the specialisation chosen.

Electrical power:

• instrument designer
• energy economist
• power engineer supervisor
• power project coordinator.

Telecommunications:

• telecommunications engineer
• telecommunications network engineer.

Process engineering:

• chemical engineer
• process engineer
• analytical chemist
• manufacturing engineer
• materials engineer
• production manager
• quality manager
• research leader.

Water management:

• water planning engineer
• water policy officer
• surface water modeller
• water and wastewater treatment engineer
• catchment management officer/engineer
• hydrologist
• project engineer
• water program associate.