Program Overview
Electrical and Computer Engineering Major (BEng Hons)
Overview
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Major (BEng Hons) is a comprehensive undergraduate program that equips students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the field of electrical and computer engineering. This major is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the concepts that underpin electrical and computer engineering, as well as the opportunity to specialize in one of three areas: Electronics and Communications, Power Systems, or Embedded Systems.
Professional Recognition and Accreditation
Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognized internationally.
Admission Criteria
ATAR Pathway
- Minimum ATAR: 80
- Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites):
- Mathematics Methods ATAR
- At least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, or Engineering Studies ATAR
- Desirable WACE subjects: None
Alternative Pathways
- Indigenous applicant: The Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses tailored to help Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants gain entry into this course.
- English requirements: Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
- Writing: 6.0
- Speaking: 6.0
- Reading: 6.0
- Listening: 6.0
- Overall band score: 6.0
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.
Course Structure
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Major (BEng Hons) is a four-year program that consists of 500 credits. Students will complete a range of core and elective units, including a major research or design project and 12 weeks of professional practice.
Specializations
- Electronics and Communications
- Power Systems
- Embedded Systems
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Major (BEng Hons) can pursue a range of career opportunities, including:
- 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
Further Study
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
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 computer 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 computer engineering challenges, discern knowledge and undertake applied research in a discipline of electrical 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.
