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Power Engineering

Course overview

A postgraduate major in Power Engineering is concerned with the study of power systems, specifically electric power generation, transmission and distribution, power conversion, and electromechanical devices.

This will provide you with advanced skills to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain power systems and equipment.

Areas of study include high voltage engineering, sustainable energy systems and power systems analysis and protection.

Course requirements

To meet requirements for the Master of Engineering majoring in Power Engineering a candidate will complete 72 credit points as listed in the unit of study table including:

  • 24 credit points of core units
  • 24 credit points of specialist units
  • a minimum of 12 credit points of research units
  • a maximum of 12 credit points of elective units.

Candidates who have been granted 24 credit points of Reduced Volume Learning (RVL), must complete 48 credit points of Core/Specialist/Research units with a balance such that there is:

  • a minimum of 12 credit points of core units
  • a minimum of 12 credit points of specialist units, and
  • a minimum of 12 credit points of research units.

For more information on units of study and degree program requirements visit CUSP (https://cusp.sydney.edu.au).