Electronic Warfare

Overview

Master cutting-edge sensing systems and secure your future in defence and security.

Flinders’ suite of Electronic Warfare postgraduate programs is designed exclusively for Defence and Defence Industry personnel with NV1 clearance. Whether you're advancing your engineering, physics, or applied mathematics background, these programs equip you with specialist knowledge in radar, satellite navigation, electro-optics, and electromagnetic systems—technologies critical to Australia's sovereign defence capabilities.

Across all levels, you’ll build advanced expertise in:

Electromagnetic sensing and wave propagation
Machine learning, signal processing and data fusion
Designing and integrating multi-modal sensor systems
Analysing real-world system performance using simulations and data
Ethical, collaborative, and professional practices in secure environments

You’ll develop the critical thinking, technical communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills needed to solve complex problems in areas like surveillance, autonomous navigation, and secure communications - while connecting with leading defence experts and industry partners.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Course

Graduate Certificate in Electronic Warfare

Duration: 0.5 years

Delivery mode:
In person

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

Annual indicative fees (2026):
$4,737 (Commonwealth supported)

Further information on fees listed

Graduate Diploma in Electronic Warfare

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
In person

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

Annual indicative fees (2026):
$8,937 (Commonwealth supported)

Further information on fees listed

Master of Electronic Warfare

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery mode:
In person

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

Annual indicative fees (2026):
$8,937 (Commonwealth supported)

Further information on fees listed

Your career

Further your Australian Defence Force career by being on the cutting edge of defence capability in all facets Electronic Warfare.

Potential occupations include:

Radio Frequency Engineer
Telecommunications Engineer
Electronic Warfare Operator
ML / AI Software Engineer
Military Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Specialist.

Potential employers include:

Defence
Government
Private.

What you will study

You will cover the following core topics*:

Military radar systems
Electro-optics systems
Global navigation satellite systems
Electromagnetic wave propagation and antennas.
Estimation and machine learning
Advanced radar systems
Signal Processing
Data fusion and tracking

* With the permission of the Course Coordinator, some topics may be substituted with appropriate alternative topics at a level of 7000 or above.

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Graduate Certificate of Electronic Warfare

Graduate Diploma of Electronic Warfare

Master of Electronic Warfare

Entry requirements

These degrees are only offered to personnel working in Defence or Defence Industries who have at least an NV1 clearance and hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent in engineering, physics or applied mathematics.

How to apply

Applications for this course are submitted directly to the University through the Online Application System. The application process may differ for each applicant so make sure you read the following information so you can get started.

If you have never studied at or submitted an application to Flinders University, you can register and submit your application through the Online Application System. You will receive two emails once your application is completed: confirmation of application submission; and a second email with your student ID. Note, it may take 1-4 hours for your student ID to be created.
If you have been made an offer to study for a course at Flinders University within the last 12 months you can submit your application via the Student Information System. Select the My Applications tab at the top of the page, click on 'Add New' button and search for the course.
If you have been made an offer for a course at Flinders University more than 12 months ago you will need to reactivate your FAN first. With an active FAN you will then be able to submit your application via the Student Information System as advised above.

For details on how to submit an application directly with Flinders please refer to our Application Guide or view our instructional video.

When adding your preferred course to your application, use the following codes to make your search easier:

GCEW - Graduate Certificate of Electronic Warfare
GDPEW - Graduate Diploma of Electronic Warfare
MEW - Master of Electronic Warfare

You will be required to provide a copy of your Official Academic Transcript for you Bachelor qualification as part of the application process. If you have completed the required Bachelor degree at Flinders University, you do not need to provide an official academic transcript. Confirmation of your NV1 clearance will be sought once you have submitted your application.

If you have any questions about the courses, please feel free to contact the Course Coordinator via email at samuel.drake@flinders.edu.au or telephone 08 82013306. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact askflinders@flinders.edu.au or call 1300 354 633 (Option 1).

Apply via our direct application system