Program Overview

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major (BEng Hons)

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.

Course Essentials

• Qualification: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major (BEng Hons)
• 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.
• Duration: 4 years

What You'll Learn

• Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental science, mathematics, data analytics, information science, and computing underpinning the broad field of engineering.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Select and use current and emerging technologies to develop and communicate effective and innovative engineering solutions to complex problems.
• 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.

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

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.

Fees and Scholarships

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

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

Specialisations

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

Why Study Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Curtin?

• World-ranked university
• Advanced, industry-modelled facilities
• Industry accreditation
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Contact

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