Master of Engineering (Electronics Engineering)

Master: 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time

This duration incorporates Graduate Diploma: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time and Graduate Certificate: 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time.

Course contact is generally in the afternoon and evening to fit in with work commitments of part-time students.

Learning and teaching

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. These are primarily in English.

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Program structure

The Master consists of 144 credit points. This incorporates the Graduate Certificate (48 credit points) and the Graduate Diploma (96 credit points).

Year 1

You'll take core courses on various areas of system and device design, application materials and fabrication technology as well as electives from an approved list.

Year 2

You can choose to do a research project, which may be linked to work already underway.

Alternatively, you can choose course-based study, selecting subjects from a range of electives, like:

• Embedded system design
• Digital system design
• Integrated optics
• Microfluidics
• Project management.

You can also choose to study project design and problem-solving.

The following is an example of some of the courses offered:

• Advanced VLSI Design
• Advances and Applications of Micro- and Nano-Technologies
• Digital System Design
• EDA Tools and Design Methodologies
• Electronic Materials
• Embedded System Design
• HDL and High Level Synthesis
• Integrated Circuit Design
• Integrated Optics
• Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices
• Microsystems Technology
• Numerical Analysis of Electronic Devices.

The following program structure(s) is an example of what students are currently studying in this program.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

In the private sector, graduates may find work in the design, manufacture and supply of electronic products, systems and services as technical experts, business managers and executive officers. Graduates may also choose to establish their own businesses in the local and international electronic market.

In the public sector, electronic engineers work on essential services like telecommunications, transportation, security, defence, health, emergency services and the environment.

Many graduates also undertake further studies in research and development, often continuing to PhD programs.

You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.

If you satisfy the following requirements you will be eligible for selection; however, there is no guarantee that you will be selected as demand for the program varies each intake.

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of a Bachelor degree in science or engineering in computer, electronic, telecommunications or electrical disciplines. Qualified technologists with relevant industrial experience are also encouraged to apply.

Advanced standing may be granted for applicants with an appropriate postgraduate qualification or equivalent. This will be considered on an individual basis.

Prerequisites

None

Selection tasks

None

1. Check program entry requirements and confirm you're eligible.

2. Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date - these tasks are listed in the program entry requirements.

3. Check the table below for how to apply.

4. Apply using the appropriate method by the closing date.

Application method

Tuition fees vary according to each program and are adjusted annually.

There are 2 tuition fee types:

• full fees where you will be responsible for the full cost
• Commonwealth supported place (CSP) fees where your tuition fee is shared between you and the Commonwealth Government if you meet the eligibility criteria. There are only a small number of CSPs available.

Fee assistance

As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP loan scheme to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:

• pay all or part of your student contribution up front and receive a 10% discount, or
• defer payment through the HECS-HELP loan scheme.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds. Learn more about RMIT Scholarships.

Other fees

In addition to tuition fees you will also pay the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF). You may be able to defer the fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

There may be other additional expenses and administrative fees associated with your studies.

Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

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