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Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Graduate Diploma in Engineering in Power Systems


How to apply

Domestic students

Please complete the application form and send it to the address detailed below.

International students

Information for International students

In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University, must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.

 

Key information

  • 48 credit points
  • 1 year full time, up to 2 years part time
  • Course code: 61300

Fees

Important dates

Semester Commences
2009 Semester 1: 23 February
2009 Semester 2: 20 July

Applications Close
2009 Semester 1: 27 January
2009 Semester 2: 22 June

Early applications are strongly recommended.
Late applications will be considered.

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The field of Power Systems Engineering encompasses a wide range of areas in which power systems planning and design management, operation, control and protection are the key ones.

Course outline

The course consists of units to the value of 48 points.

The core units are:

Students must also complete 24 points of options which are chosen from:

  • Transmission System Design, Control and Operation
  • Energy Management System
  • HVDC and FACTS
  • Numeric Protection, Communications and Transducers
  • Power Quality and Corona Noise
  • Power Systems Control
  • Power Systems Modelling
  • Units from appropriate programs at master's level, on the recommendation of the Head of School.

Admission requirements

A bachelor's degree offered by this Faculty or equivalent; or a bachelor's degree of this University or another recognised institution which provides appropriate preparation for the proposed course of study.

 

Domestic students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence

International students

All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence

Course enquiries

Associate Professor Tam Nguyen
School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

The University of Western Australia (M018)
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, Perth
Western Australia 6009

Phone (+61 8) 6488 2259
Fax (+61 8) 6488 3747
Email tam@ee.uwa.edu.au

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