The Master of Electrical Power Engineering provides advanced power engineering knowledge to electrical engineering graduates working within the industry.
The course consists of subjects worth 48 Credit Points in total from the following: overhead, underground, line design and construction, power quality, distribution system reliability, renewable and embedded generation, high voltage engineering, distribution network planning, electricity market structures and demand side integration, power system earthing, power system protection and communication, substation design, electrical safety, power systems stability, power system insulation coordination, selected topics in power engineering, research project.
The coursework based subject modules have been selected from areas key to the Australian electricity transmission and distribution industry ensuring you receive up-to-date industry-specific education imparted by national and international experts in the field. The program is focused on current technologies and challenges faced by engineers working in the field of electrical power engineering.
Perfect for busy professionals looking to increase or enhance their skills whilst working full-time, the Master of Electrical Power Engineering is offered on a part-time basis and online.
See the course handbook for more information.
Fee subsidised places available
UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.
