Major overview
Note that his course is a current major within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree; however, in 2026, this major will be superseded by the revised Electrical and Electronic Engineering major.
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’ll gain knowledge and skills in electrical and computer engineering, and specialise in one of three industry areas: Electronics and Communications, Power Systems or Embedded Systems.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Double Degrees
Career outcomes
Careers
- Electrical engineer
- Electrical power engineer
- Electronics engineer
- Communications engineer
- Embedded systems engineer
- Medical systems engineer
- Network controller
- Power systems engineer
- Systems engineer
Industries
- Application engineering
- Computer hardware design
- Electronic systems
- Fibre optics
- Mobile communications
- Manufacturing and robotics
- Software development
- Solar and renewable energy
Professional accreditation and recognition
Curtin’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally.
Why study at Curtin?
Choose your engineering career
Our award-winning Engineering Foundation Year lets you experience a range of engineering fields, to ensure you choose the right career for you.
Career-focused facilities
Experience our purpose-designed Engineering Pavilion, studio and project rooms.
Double degree expertise
You can extend your expertise and career opportunities by completing a double degree in with Physics, Computer Science or Data Science.
Major structure
What you’ll learn
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.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Choose your specialisation
Tailor your degree to your goals by specialising in Electronics and Communications, Power Systems or Embedded Systems.
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.
How to apply
This double degree is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this double degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Double Degrees
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