Undergrad Course Expo 2024
Join us at this year’s Undergrad Course Expo from 4pm–7pm in the TL Robertson Library and learn about courses, flexibility, structure and campus life.
Gain knowledge and skills in electrical and computer engineering, and specialise in your choice of industry area.
This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.
Join us at this year’s Undergrad Course Expo from 4pm–7pm in the TL Robertson Library and learn about courses, flexibility, structure and campus life.
This major sits within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.
Advances in electronic communication, the Internet of Things (IoT) and renewable energy are increasing the diversity of career opportunities in electrical and computer engineering.
In this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of the concepts that underpin electrical and computer engineering. You'll then choose to specialise in one of three areas: Electronics and Communications, Power Systems or Embedded Systems.
In your final year, you’ll complete a major research or design project and 12 weeks of professional practice.
Power Systems
As the use of fossil fuels reduces, we must harness alternative sources of electrical energy, such as solar and wind.
This specialisation will help you address the challenges in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. It covers topics such as smart grids, distribution systems and the integration of renewable energy.
Electronics and Communications
Throughout society, the demand is growing for intelligent transportation systems, broadband access, remote operations and tactile internet – the next evolution of IoT.
This specialisation will help you address the challenges of telecommunication systems, to enable fast and reliable communication anywhere, anytime.
Embedded Systems
Our world is increasingly characterised by intelligent devices containing embedded systems that enable a computer to control, monitor and provide sophisticated functionality to another computer.
In this specialisation, you will learn the theoretical and practical aspects of embedded systems, sensors and electronic design.
Double degrees
You can extend your expertise and career opportunities by completing a double degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Physics, Computer Science or Data Science.
Careers
Industries
Our award-winning Engineering Foundation Year lets you experience a range of engineering fields, to ensure you choose the right career for you.
Experience our purpose-designed Engineering Pavilion, studio and project rooms.
You can extend your expertise and career opportunities by completing a double degree in with Physics, Computer Science or Data Science.
The previous iteration of this course (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) is accredited in Australia by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally. Confirmation of accreditation transfer to this course is currently being sought.
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
This course has a minimum ATAR of 80
Mathematics Methods ATAR and at least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR, Chemistry ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.0
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolView the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.
To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.
You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
How we define ‘experience’
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
This course has a minimum ATAR of 80
Mathematics Methods ATAR and at least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR, Chemistry ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.0
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolApplicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
This course has a minimum ATAR of 80
Mathematics Methods ATAR and at least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR, Chemistry ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.0
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolApplicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
This course has a minimum ATAR of 80
Mathematics Methods ATAR and at least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR, Chemistry ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.0
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolWe’re here to help you navigate the complexities of university admission. Choose the support you need from the options below.
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Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
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