If you are inspired by great engineering achievements, this degree is for you. As part of your core first year, you will develop a strong foundation in basic science and engineering principles, practice and management. You will study over a range of engineering areas, to help you decide where your engineering passion lies. You will learn about current industry practices from passionate academics who are leaders in their fields. Our degree has a strong practical focus and from your first year provides you with the opportunity to develop work-ready skills as our teaching focuses on `learning by doing'.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrical engineers design and create devices and equipment that use electrical energy and underpin modern economies, contributing to our quality of life. Electrical engineers work with equipment ranging from heavy power generators to tiny computer chips. In this major, you will learn about the fundamentals of electrical engineering and gain knowledge and a range of practical skills. You will learn how to design, develop, adapt, install, test and maintain electrical components, circuits and systems used for computer systems, entertainment, transport and other industrial applications. If you are interested in working with your hands, technical equipment and making things happen, an electrical and electronic engineering career could be for you.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Accreditation ensures academic institutions consistently meet national and international benchmarks and engineering graduates of an accredited program are assured membership with Engineers Australia at the relevant career grade and enjoy reciprocal privileges by equivalent professional bodies overseas.

Electrical devices reach into all aspects of our lives in the form of heating and cooling, lighting and power, communications and computing, entertainment and information systems. As a graduate you will be prepared to work in any of these areas. Electrical and electronic engineers work with senior administrators, civil and mechanical engineers, computer scientists and various workers in the business, building and construction industries. The essential nature of an electrical engineers' role places them in the position to influence the development and application of new and emerging technologies. This includes the fast-growing energy industry. You could work to incorporate locally generated renewable energy resources into our more conventional supply systems, helping to reduce costs, save energy and alleviate global warming. Electrical and electronic engineering is a career for people who want to make a difference.