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Master of Engineering Science Major Power Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20440
  • On-campus
    AUD 23400

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
7 x core courses 8
plus Major courses 6
plus 2 x Elective 2
plus 5 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total 16
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core Courses:
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENG4104Engineering Problem Solving Simulations
ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering
ENG8001Masters Dissertation A
ENG8411Masters Dissertation B
ENG8412Masters Dissertation C
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3
Major Courses:
ELE3307Real Time Systems
ELE3803Electrical Plant
ELE3805Power Electronics Principles and Applications
ELE3807Power Systems Analysis
ENG8103Management of Technological Risk
ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
Elective Courses:Select two units from the following:
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics
CIV2605Construction Engineering
ELE3107Signal Processing
ELE3305Computer Systems and Communications Protocols
ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management
ENG8205Technology Management Practice
ENV4204Environmental Technology
GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
MEC2106Introduction to Thermo-Fluids
MEC4104Energy Technology
Practice Courses:
ENG3902Professional Practice 1
ENG4903Professional Practice 2
ENG4909Work Experience - Professional
plus two courses from the following practice courses:
ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B
ELE2913Electrical and Electronic Practice C
ELE3914Electrical and Electronic Practice D

Other majors

The other majors for the Master of Engineering Science are: Agricultural, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Mechanical, Structural, Surveying.