The Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) is an advanced postgraduate qualification that equips graduates with the technical depth and professional competencies required to design, analyse, and manage complex electrical and electronic systems. The program typically spans two years of full-time study and is structured around core technical disciplines — including electronic circuit design, embedded computing, signal processing, automatic control, electric power systems, and telecommunications — alongside professional engineering practice and research. It is fully accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally through the Washington Accord, enabling graduates to practise as professional engineers across Australia and in many countries worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, and members of the European Union.

The course is designed for graduates who hold a relevant bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related discipline and wish to deepen their expertise, change specialisation, or meet Australian professional engineering standards. Students explore specialised topics such as power electronics, renewable energy systems, high-voltage engineering, IoT, control systems, and telecommunications, as well as broader engineering management and innovation skills. The curriculum typically includes compulsory core subjects, technical electives, a substantial research or capstone project, and in many programs an integrated professional engineering practice component involving industry engagement.

Graduates are sought after across a diverse range of industries, including energy and utilities, mining and resources, telecommunications, defence, advanced manufacturing, and professional engineering consultancies. Key employers include major energy companies, infrastructure firms, telecommunications giants such as Telstra and Ericsson, mining companies such as BHP and Alcoa, professional services firms such as GHD and Deloitte, and government agencies responsible for infrastructure and defence.

Applicants to the Master of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) are typically required to hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline — such as electrical engineering, electronic engineering, telecommunications engineering, computer engineering, communication engineering, or network engineering — from an Australian or internationally recognised institution. Most Australian providers require a minimum GPA (often around 2.0 out of 4.0 on the Australian grading scale) for standard entry. Some institutions offer a pathway for applicants with a lower GPA who can demonstrate at least three years of relevant professional industry experience, and in some cases applicants without a formal engineering qualification may be considered if they have ten or more years of substantial relevant industry experience. Prior qualifications are assessed for comparability with Australian standards under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

International applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate English language proficiency. The most commonly accepted test is the IELTS Academic, with a typical minimum overall band score of 6.5 and no individual band below 6.0. Equivalent scores in other accepted tests — such as TOEFL iBT (minimum 79), PTE Academic (minimum 58), or Cambridge English Advanced (minimum 176) — are generally also accepted, though requirements vary by institution. Some institutions do not accept 'at-home' or online test sittings. Applicants submitting international qualifications will have their credentials assessed against Australian AQF benchmarks, and Weighted Average Marks (WAMs) may be adjusted to account for differences in institutional accreditation, subject grading, and pass mark conventions.

Additionally, applicants who wish to have prior professional experience counted towards entry requirements should typically provide a detailed CV or résumé, confirmation of employment from their employer, and evidence of relevant professional development. Some programs require applicants to indicate if they wish to apply for credit or advanced standing, and detailed course syllabi from prior study may be required to support this assessment. There are generally no prerequisite specific subjects at postgraduate entry level, and no selection task or portfolio required for admission.