The Master of Engineering Science (Electrical and Electronics) is a postgraduate coursework degree designed to give engineers advanced, specialised technical knowledge in the design, development, and management of electrical and electronic systems. The program covers a broad range of disciplines including power systems, control engineering, signal processing, electronics, telecommunications, embedded systems, photonics, and renewable energy technologies. Students gain deep expertise in both the theoretical foundations and practical applications that underpin the electrical and electronics industry in Australia and globally. Many programs allow students to specialise in areas such as autonomous systems, low-carbon power systems, communications and networks, electronics and photonics, or power engineering, making the degree highly adaptable to different career goals. Graduates are equipped to work with systems ranging from microelectronic devices and embedded controllers to large-scale power grids and satellite communications infrastructure.

This degree is designed for graduates of relevant undergraduate engineering programs who wish to deepen their expertise, pursue specialist technical roles, or transition from a related field into electrical and electronics engineering. It is equally suited to working professionals seeking to upskill or advance into leadership positions, as well as recent engineering graduates aiming for research, design, or systems engineering roles. Key employers of graduates include energy utilities (such as AGL, Origin Energy, and Transgrid), telecommunications companies (Telstra, Optus, NBN Co), defence contractors (BAE Systems, Thales, Raytheon), mining and resources firms, government agencies, and technology companies across sectors such as medical devices, automotive, and smart infrastructure.

Most Australian universities require applicants to hold a relevant undergraduate degree in a cognate engineering discipline. Typically, this means a completed four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an equivalent three-year Engineering Science degree in fields such as Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Communication Engineering, or Network Engineering. A minimum academic performance standard is usually required — commonly a GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 (or around 65% average), though some institutions set this higher. Applicants who fall below the GPA threshold but hold at least three years of relevant industry experience may still be considered at many universities. Some programs also accept postgraduate qualifications in related disciplines or, in exceptional cases, ten or more years of demonstrated industry experience as an alternative pathway.

For international applicants, English language proficiency must be demonstrated through an approved test. Common minimum requirements include an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0, a TOEFL iBT score of at least 85–87, or a PTE Academic overall of 61–64 with minimum scores in each component. Specific requirements vary between institutions, so applicants are encouraged to check individual program handbooks. Academic qualifications from overseas institutions are assessed for comparability against the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Credit for prior learning or advanced standing may be granted where applicants have completed relevant postgraduate subjects elsewhere. Some programs also include an Engineering Practice Hurdle requirement, which students must satisfy through documented professional skills attainment before the degree is conferred.