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Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering

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Student ?
Domestic
Campus
UOW Online Wollongong
Delivery ?
Distance
Duration
1 year part-time
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Code
UOW: 1189

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering provides advanced power engineering knowledge to electrical engineering graduates working within the industry.

The course is delivered by national and international industry experts from the electrical transmission and distribution sector. By studying this degree, you will acquire a better understanding of the design processes and technical requirements of the industry.

The Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering is offered on a part-time basis and online, making it perfect for professionals looking to increase or enhance their skills while working full-time.

This degree consists of four subjects (worth 24 credit points) from the following: overhead, underground, line design and construction, power quality, power systems stability, electrical safety, distribution system reliability, renewable and embedded generation, high voltage engineering, distribution network planning, electricity market structures and demand side integration, power system earthing, power system protection and communication, power system insulation coordination, and substation design.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Engineering, you may seek to continue your studies in the Master of Electrical Power Engineering.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

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Careers

  • Asset Support Engineer
  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Electrical Systems Engineer
  • Lead Power Systems Engineer
  • Network Performance Engineer
  • Power Engineer
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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

A recognised Bachelor of Engineering degree awarded with Honours Class 2, Division II. A recognised qualification in engineering, such as a diploma, with at least 5–10 years of extensive professional experience as a technical officer or equivalent or higher in the electrical power engineering discipline may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.

Applicants must also include a CV providing a brief account of their work history to date.

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Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
UOW Online WollongongDistance$19800 (2025)$19800 (2025)
UOW Online WollongongDistance$19800 (2026)$19800 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.