Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)

A foundation for advanced engineering

Electrical engineers tackle large-scale electrical challenges and develop innovative technologies that improve the quality of modern life.

Our Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) is suited to engineering graduates and working engineers with relevant experience.

What will you do?

The program acts as a foundational year for the Master of Engineering (Electrical). It’s designed to upskill students for advanced studies and career opportunities. You will:

  • practise modelling, analysing and operating electric energy systems
  • develop skills for research, communication, critical thinking, business and management.

Note: If you’re currently enrolled in the master program and wish to exit with the graduate diploma, see the academic requirements for this degree.


  • #1 in SA and #16 globally for Electrical Engineering*
  • Taught by our research-active staff and industry experts
  • Gain credit towards the Master of Engineering (Electrical)

*US News Global University Ranking, 2022 & ARWU, 2021

Entry Requirements

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Selection Criteria
Graduate entry

Higher Education Study A completed four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline subject to assessment.
How to Apply
This is an Exit award for the Master of Engineering (Electrical) 3CM127

Fees and Scholarships

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Indicative annual tuition fees
Australian Full-fee place: $41,000

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Scholarships

These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

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Careers

Career Readiness

Graduates have broad and adaptable skill sets and work in diverse roles across a wide variety of industries. Employment opportunities are available in many growing fields such as industrial automation, renewable energy development, power systems, biomedical devices and systems development, mining, defence technologies, radar and remote sensing information security and telecommunications.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Aircraft Engineer, Computer Hardware Engineer, Power Generation Engineer, Electrical / Electronic Engineer, Radio Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer

Degree Structure

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

 

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Last updated: Wednesday, 31 May 2023