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Master of Electrical Power Engineering | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Electrical Power Engineering |
Abbreviation: | MElecPowEng |
UOW Course Code: | 1625 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A* |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1.5 years part-time (minimum) |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Flexible (3 day face-to-face workshops for each subject) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
* This program is not available to international applicants.
Overview
The Master of Electrical Power Engineering provides the skills and education specific to the needs of the Australian electricity distribution industry. Taught by nationally recognised industry experts, students gain a better understanding of the design processes and technical requirements for power distribution system engineering. Subjects are taught in 3-day intensives with some additional on-line learning which may suit people who are in full-time employment.
It is possible to exit the program on successful completion of 24 credit points of study and be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Electrical Power Engineering will be able to:
- Integrate specialist engineering methods with industry standards to solve complex electrical power engineering problems.
- Research and synthesise key information, and apply expert judgement in electrical power engineering system design and planning.
- Interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to both expert and non-expert audiences.
- Employ independent learning strategies to update own knowledge in the field of electrical power engineering and keep pace with innovations in engineering techniques, industry trends and standards.
Course Structure
Students must complete 48 credit points of coursework subjects. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering (1189) cannot retake the same subject and must complete a unique set of subjects total of 48 credit points in the Masters program.
The program is offered on a part-time basis by mandatory attendance at a face-to-face 3 day intensive learning session for each subject.
Students must select their requisite number of subjects from the list below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECTE914 | Overhead, Underground Line Design and Construction | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE915 | Power Quality | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE916 | Distribution System Reliability | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE917 | Renewable and Embedded Generation | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE918 | High Voltage Engineering | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE919 | Distribution Network Planning | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE920 | Electricity Market Structures and Demand Side Integration | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE928 | Power System Earthing | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE929 | Power System Protection and Communication | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE930 | Substation Design | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE934 | Electrical Safety | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE939 | Power Systems Stability | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| ECTE948 | Power System Insulation Coordination | 6 | Not offered in this year |
Note: Only a limited number of subjects will be offered in any one year.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate of Electrical Power Engineering may wish to apply for entry to the Master of Electrical Power Engineering, consisting of 48 credit points of subjects that they have not already completed previously in the Graduate Certificate degree.
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Program Director