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    Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    Undergraduate major

    Gain the expertise to develop electrical and electronic solutions and innovations in power systems, telecommunications and cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things.

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    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major (BEng Hons)
    • Credit

      Credit

      A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
      500
    Course outline

    Select your preferred degree

    This course belongs to multiple degrees. Select the single degree or double degree below to see the application deadlines.

    Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Innovation Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    This course is a major in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.

    Electricity powers nearly every aspect of industry, and as industries become increasingly digital, the role of electronic communication and embedded systems becomes more important. Reflecting these advances, this course combines the knowledge and skills of electrical engineering and electronic engineering.

    Electrical engineering involves electricity generation, transmission and distribution; and electrical equipment manufacture, instrumentation and control systems.

    Electronic engineering deals with scientific and engineering design for a diversity of systems. These include telecommunication, broadband and media broadcasting systems; hardware and software; computer modelling tools; and other sophisticated electronics systems.

    In this course you will gain a strong foundation in both electrical and electronic engineering, covering areas such as electricity generation, digital design, control systems and instrumentation.

    You will learn how electrical energy is generated, transmitted, distributed and applied across diverse industries. Your studies will also focus on renewable and sustainable energy solutions, so that you graduate with the expertise to help shape the future of power systems.

    In your final year, you’ll apply your skills to two major projects: a research project and an integrated design project. Your research project will enable you to deepen your technical expertise in a specialist area of interest. In the integrated design project, you will consolidate and apply your new knowledge and skills to develop solutions to a real-world engineering challenge.

    Both projects will enhance your skills in research, design methodology, project management, sustainable design, technical reporting and work presentations. And together, the two projects will ensure you that graduate with the practical experience and confidence to thrive in your career.

    This course also gives you the flexibility to study additional specialisations, to either deepen your knowledge in electrical and electronic engineering or broaden your expertise in other disciplines. See the full list of specialisations here.

    Double degrees

    You can extend your expertise and career opportunities by studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering as a double degree with Commerce, Computer Science or Innovation.

    What jobs can the Electrical and Electronic Engineering course lead to?

     Careers

    • Electrical engineer
    • Electronics engineer
    • Design engineer
    • Project engineer
    • Automation engineer
    • Grid engineer
    • Technical application engineer

    Industries

    • Electrical power generation and distribution
    • Solar and renewable energy
    • Manufacturing and processing
    • Communications
    • Computer systems
    • Aviation and aerospace
    • Mining and resources
    • Automotive
    • Defence
    • Urban infrastructure

     

    What you'll learn

    • Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental science, mathematics, data analytics, information science, and computing underpinning the broad field of engineering, GC1
    • Solve complex electrical and electronic engineering problems of industrial and societal significance through the application of discipline-specific and integrated bodies of knowledge, design and sustainability principles, GC1
    • Make decisions related to the design and implementation of solutions to engineering problems in a safe, ethical and climate-responsible manner adhering to legal and professional standards and through respectful partnerships with local First Peoples and other diverse cultures as globally responsible citizens, GC4, GC5
    • Apply systems thinking for innovative solutions to global electrical and electronic engineering challenges, discern knowledge and undertake applied research in a discipline of electrical and electronic engineering, GC2
    • Select and use current and emerging technologies to develop and communicate effective and innovative engineering solutions to complex problems, GC3
    • Demonstrate lifelong learning habits, teamwork and leadership abilities, and project management skills, and the ability to identify opportunities for career-wide professional growth, necessary for advancing a career in engineering and beyond, GC6

    Why study Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Curtin?

    World-ranked university

    Curtin ranks in the top 1% of universities in the world, based on our ARWU ranking.

    Advanced, industry-modelled facilities

    Curtin's dedicated Engineering pavilion's first-year studio and project rooms reflect the layout of a professional industry setting.

    Industry accreditation

    Our Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally. This course is also accredited in Malaysia by the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

    Professional recognition and accreditation

    Curtin’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally.

    This course is also accredited in Malaysia by the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

    Electrical and Electronic Engineering student David Trinh

    I applied to Curtin because of the opportunities for internships and exciting projects like the robotics competition. What I enjoy most is the groupwork and the lab experiments. I also had work experience as an estimator in an engineering company involved in electrical equipment and mining substation.

    David Trinh
    Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

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    Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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    Fees and scholarships

    Please view the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce degree for indicative fees.

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    How to apply

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    • Curtin course code: MJRH-ELENG
    • Last updated on: 9 April 2025

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