About Master Of Engineering - Electrical And Renewable Energy Engineering Specialisation in Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the renewable energy or electrical power industry.

This specialisation is intended to provide graduates with strong competencies in the fundamental electrical engineering discipline areas with a complementary focus on the utilisation, generation, management and design of renewable energy resources. The Master of Engineering (Electrical and Renewable Energy) provides broad coverage across a range of core electrical power subjects, leading to more in-depth studies relating to renewable energy systems. As with all of the Schools engineering programs, the Electrical and Renewable Energy program focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will gain strong analytical skills, and have the ability to lead complex projects.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate effective communication, both independently and collaboratively, within a professional engineering context.
2. Evaluate complex ideas and concepts in order to generate creative and innovative design solutions in specific engineering contexts.
3. Plan, conduct and communicate the findings of a research based project in the field of engineering, drawing on recent developments in the discipline.
4. Reflect critically on a complex body of theoretical and technical Engineering knowledge, research principles and methods with advanced knowledge in one specialisation.

Employment Opportunities

Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineers have a wide range of employment opportunities across the energy generation, conversion, distribution and management sectors, including power utilities, the mining industry, larger manufacturing businesses as well as the domestic markets where renewable energy systems are now quite common.

Possible future job titles

Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Renewable Energy Engineer

All applicants are required to have completed a Bachelor degree in engineering or engineering technology, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can have completed the Bachelor of Engineering Science, with equivalents considered.

English Minimum Requirements

Academic IELTS: An overall band score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0

TOEFL: Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better

TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17

Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses

University of Cambridge (Cambridge English: Advanced): Post-2015: An overall score of 176, with no individual band less than 169

Other: Other evidence of English language proficiency may be acceptable.

Edith Cowan University Highlights

Edith Cowan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The students planning to enroll at the university are encouraged to prepare an overall budget for international students looking to study in Australia. Amount of tuition fees of every course in ECU varies and can be checked with the help of the Fee Calculator.

Edith Cowan University English Language Requirements for International Students

International students who want to apply to Edith Cowan University are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English by fulfilling either one of the criteria as mentioned below:

Edith Cowan University Application Process

Application portal: Online

Application fee: No fees

Admission deadline: July 10, 2020 (for both UG and PG courses)

Supporting documents:

• English language proficiency (ATAR English and Literature, Minimum Grade C in English)
• Senior High school report
• Academic transcript
• Work experience
• Resume
• English language proficiency
• Interview
• Reference

English language proficiency (TOEFL PBT – 550, TOEFL iBT - 70, IELTS – 6.0, PTE – 52, WAUFP – 50% + pass)