The Master of Engineering (Electronic Engineering) is a postgraduate qualification at AQF Level 9 designed to give graduates advanced, specialised technical knowledge and professional engineering skills in the broad field of electronic and electrical engineering. Typically completed over two years of full-time study, the program covers areas such as power systems, signal processing, embedded systems, telecommunications, control systems, microelectronics, photovoltaics, IoT, and robotics. Students build on an undergraduate engineering foundation to develop the depth of expertise required to solve complex, real-world engineering problems, while also cultivating professional skills in engineering management, communication, and ethics. The degree is structured around both compulsory core courses and flexible electives, and often culminates in a significant research or capstone group project. Most programs are accredited by Engineers Australia, which means graduates are eligible for graduate and professional membership — a critical credential for practising as a professional engineer in Australia and in countries that are signatories of the Washington Accord.

This course is suited to engineering graduates who hold a relevant four-year bachelor's degree and wish to deepen their specialist technical knowledge, change engineering sub-disciplines, maintain professional accreditation, or position themselves for leadership roles. Employers across Australia actively recruit these graduates, including national energy companies, telecommunications firms, defence contractors, mining and resources companies, infrastructure developers, manufacturing organisations, transport providers, government agencies, and technology companies. Industries such as renewable energy, smart infrastructure, defence, and autonomous systems are placing increasing demand on graduates with advanced electronic engineering credentials.

The standard academic entry requirement for a Master of Engineering (Electronic Engineering) in Australia is a completed four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or equivalent AQF Level 8 qualification in a cognate discipline, with a minimum GPA typically around 4.5–5.0 on a 7-point scale (or equivalent credit average of approximately 65%). Relevant disciplines include electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, telecommunications engineering, communication engineering, computer engineering, or network engineering. Some institutions may consider applicants with a lower GPA if they can demonstrate at least three years of relevant professional industry experience. In exceptional cases, applicants without a relevant prior qualification may be considered if they have ten or more years of substantive engineering industry experience. Prior study may also be recognised for credit or advanced standing, potentially shortening the duration of the degree — graduates from Washington Accord-accredited undergraduate programs, for example, may be eligible to complete the master's in as little as one year of full-time study.

For international students and applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds, proof of English language proficiency is required. Most Australian universities accept IELTS (typically an overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT (around 80–85 overall), or PTE Academic (around 58–65 overall), though individual institutions set their own thresholds. Some institutions have higher English requirements for certain specialisations. Shortlisted applicants must meet both the minimum academic thresholds and the English language requirements; admission is competitive, meaning meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. International students generally apply for intakes commencing in Semester 1 (late February) or Semester 2 (late July), with application deadlines several months in advance.