The Master of Engineering Science in Electrical Engineering meets the needs of postgraduate scholars and professional officers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline and/or extensive professional experience seeking to develop an advanced appreciation of the principles of electrical engineering and their professional application.

Students undertaking the MEngSc in Electrical Engineering have the flexibility to tailor their degree to meet their individual needs and interests. While the courses are broadly grouped to reflect different aspects of the discipline, students may elect either to specialise in a particular area or to complete a more broadly based qualification.

Students are required to take 8 coursework courses (48UOC) from the courses set out below. Each course is worth 6UOC. The course groupings suggest the selection of course students might undertake should they wish to specialise in that area.

Communications

Special electives are made available when suitable situations arise.

The option of a undertaking a project worth 12UOC is available to Masters students who attain a high credit average or better in four courses and is subject to approval of the Plan Authority. The project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higher-level research qualification. Students undertaking the project are unable to take courses from other coursework programs.

Subject to the approval of the Program Authority, students may elect to take up to two courses (12UOC) from related coursework programs.