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This graduate diploma program is tailored for electrical, electronics, instrumentation & control, or industrial computer systems engineers looking to enhance their careers and deepen their engineering expertise. The course can be taken independently or as a completion point after the first year of a two-year master's program. Key learning outcomes include: Developing expertise in cutting-edge electrical systems technologies
Receiving hands-on instruction from international electrical engineering specialists
Building professional connections across academic and industrial sectors
Expanding career advancement opportunities
Students will explore leading technologies in power generation, distribution, and transmission networks.
Participants will master power systems analysis techniques, smart energy conversion challenges, and accurate dynamic modeling for system stability assessment.
The curriculum covers wind and solar energy systems as both centralized and distributed renewable sources, along with their impact on traditional power infrastructure.
Students will enhance their business acumen, communication abilities, and technical leadership skills for managing engineering teams and implementing sophisticated solutions.
The program includes comprehensive studies of grounding systems, protection mechanisms, and safety protocols.
Unsure if this program fits your goals? Explore alternative Postgraduate Engineering options at EIT. The renewable energy sector's rapid expansion has created a demand for electrical engineers proficient in both conventional power systems and renewable integration. Developed with industry input, the Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical Systems) focuses on emerging technologies in power generation, transmission, and distribution. The eight core units equip students with essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies for this evolving field.
To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold:
A recognized 3-year bachelor degree in an engineering qualification in a congruent field of practice; OR
An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree in a congruent field of practice; OR
A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR
A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent field of practice to this program; AND
An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy.
With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT.
Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Electrical Engineering content (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis):
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Power Engineering
Electronic and Communication System
Industrial Engineering
Instrumentation, Control, and Automation
Mechatronic Systems
Manufacturing and Management Systems
Industrial Automation
Production Engineering
Renewable Systems and Signal Processing
Applicants may have a maximum of one individual band of 5.5 and be granted entry subject to the provision of English language support by EIT.