Master of Professional Engineering Major Electronic and Energy Engineering

Griffith’s Master of Professional Engineering with an Electronic and Energy Engineering major gives students opportunities to take their learning into practical engineering environments. Students can work with specialised laboratories, prototyping facilities, digital tools and research spaces at the Nathan campus while developing solutions related to electronics, renewable energy and modern power systems.

Students can build practical skills through:

• Engineering laboratories: The Engineering, Technology and Aviation building at Nathan includes specialised laboratories, workshops, project studios, a Digital Studio, Simulation Studio and Makerspace.

• Electronic and energy applications: Students explore technologies related to energy generation, storage, distribution and efficient energy use, including renewable power, solar and wind systems.

• Energy research zone: The engineering building includes a dedicated energy research zone on the roof, supporting energy-related research and learning.

• Living laboratory: The approximately 6,000 m² engineering building operates as a living laboratory, using more than 30 sensors to monitor energy, water and structural performance in real time.

• Engineering Studio and Fabrication Lab: These facilities allow students to develop, prototype and test engineering solutions.

• 2D and 3D Print Lab: Students can turn engineering designs into physical prototypes and models.

• Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre: This specialist research facility includes cleanrooms and advanced silicon-carbide processing equipment for micro- and nanotechnology research.

• Industry projects and placements: Griffith provides opportunities for engineering students to gain practical experience through industry projects and placements.

• Collaborative project spaces: Dedicated project studios provide spaces for students to work collaboratively on engineering activities.

• Sir Samuel Griffith Centre: Located at Nathan, this six-star Green Star building uses solar and hydrogen energy and provides a real-world setting for exploring sustainable energy technologies.

• Research facilities: Griffith’s School of Engineering and Built Environment provides specialised laboratories, workshops and studios supporting engineering teaching and research.

Graduates of Griffith University’s Master of Professional Engineering, majoring in Electronic and Energy Engineering, can explore professional careers across electronics, renewable energy, power systems, telecommunications and engineering consultancy. The program provides a strong foundation for working with technologies involved in generating, storing, distributing and efficiently using energy, making it relevant to the growing clean-energy and technology sectors.

Typical career options include Electronic Engineer, Energy Engineer, Power Systems Engineer and Control Systems Engineer. Graduates can also move into design engineering, applications engineering, network engineering and engineering project roles.

Students can strengthen their career prospects through:

• Career support: Griffith’s Careers and Employability Service provides career counselling, job-search guidance, resume support and access to UniHub, where students can explore job, internship and graduate opportunities.

• Industry mentoring: Griffith’s Industry Mentoring Program connects students with experienced professionals, helping them build industry knowledge, confidence and professional networks.

• Industry experience: Students can access industry placements, internships, research projects and other work-integrated learning opportunities to gain practical experience.

• Industry partnerships: Griffith works with businesses, government organisations and industry partners to provide opportunities such as internships, industry-led projects, networking events and site visits.

• Engineering industry connections: Griffith’s School of Engineering and Built Environment has worked with organisations including GHD, Lendlease, DHI Water and Environment, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Schneider Electric.

• Employment figures: Griffith reports 27,000 employed electrical engineers, annual employment growth of 900 and average weekly earnings of $2,187 for the broader electrical engineering occupation. These figures are not guaranteed employment or salary outcomes for graduates of this specific program.

• Professional networks: Students can engage with organisations such as Engineers Australia, IEEE and the Australian Computer Society, supporting professional networking and development.

• Long-term professional value: The Master of Professional Engineering is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia, supporting progression towards professional engineering practice and adding professional value to the qualification.

• Graduation outcomes: Graduates can apply their combined electronic engineering and energy knowledge across renewable energy, utilities, telecommunications, automation, manufacturing, mining, smart-grid technologies, electric vehicles and research and development.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the master’s degree, students interested in advanced research can continue to a PhD or another doctoral-level qualification in engineering or a related technology field. This can lead to careers in advanced research, university teaching or specialist research and development, particularly in areas such as renewable energy, electronics and energy systems.