The Master of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) is an advanced postgraduate qualification that builds on undergraduate engineering foundations to deliver specialised technical expertise in the design, development, and management of electrical and electronic systems. The course typically spans 1.5 to 2 years of full-time study and covers core and elective areas such as power systems, control engineering, telecommunications, signal processing, embedded systems, renewable energy, robotics, and microelectronics. Students undertake a significant research or capstone project and are equipped with both deep discipline knowledge and the professional competencies required for engineering practice at the highest level. Programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and aligned with the Washington Accord, meaning Australian qualifications are recognised internationally for professional engineering practice.

The degree is designed for graduates of a relevant four-year bachelor's engineering program — including electrical engineering, electronic engineering, telecommunications engineering, communication engineering, and related disciplines — who wish to deepen their technical mastery, change specialisation, or meet the academic requirements for professional engineering membership. It is equally suited to practising engineers seeking to formalise and advance their qualifications or transition into leadership and specialist roles. Specialisation options available at Australian institutions include autonomous systems, power and energy systems, electronics and photonics, communications and networks, Internet of Things (IoT), and control engineering.

Graduates are employed across a wide range of traditional and emerging industries in Australia, including energy generation and distribution, telecommunications, defence, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, resources and mining, transport infrastructure, construction, and medical technology. Major employers include government agencies, engineering consultancies, energy utilities, technology companies, defence contractors, and infrastructure firms operating throughout Australia and globally.

Most Australian universities require applicants to hold a completed four-year Bachelor of Engineering (or international equivalent) in a cognate discipline such as electrical engineering, electronic engineering, telecommunications engineering, communication engineering, power engineering, or computer engineering. A minimum academic performance equivalent to a credit average (commonly a GPA of approximately 4.0 out of 7.0, or a Weighted Average Mark of 65%) is typically required for standard entry. Some programs are structured to accommodate applicants with a three-year engineering science degree, with additional bridging coursework required to meet full program requirements. Applicants who have completed their bachelor's degree under a program accredited through the Washington Accord may be eligible for advanced standing, potentially reducing the time required to complete the master's degree to as little as one year of full-time study. Some institutions also consider applicants with a lower GPA if they can demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant professional engineering work experience.

For international applicants, English language proficiency must be demonstrated through an approved test. The most commonly accepted minimum standard is an IELTS Academic overall score of 6.5 (with no sub-band below 6.0), a TOEFL iBT score of 79 or above, or equivalent scores in other approved tests such as the Pearson Test of English Academic or Cambridge English Advanced. Most programs do not require a GRE or GMAT. Applicants studying in a country where English is not the first language are expected to provide certified English translations of all academic transcripts and documents. Some institutions will consider prior professional experience in lieu of formal qualifications for applicants with extensive industry backgrounds.