Program Overview

Bachelor of Engineering Honours

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours program offers a comprehensive education in engineering, with a focus on developing students' technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in engineering principles, as well as the ability to apply these principles to real-world problems.

Electrical Engineering Stream

The Electrical Engineering stream is one of the available streams in the Bachelor of Engineering Honours program. This stream provides students with a thorough understanding of electrical engineering principles, including circuit analysis, electronics, and power systems.

Power Engineering Specialisation

The Power Engineering specialisation is a available specialisation within the Electrical Engineering stream. This specialisation focuses on the principles and applications of power engineering, including power systems, power electronics, and electrical energy conversion.

Requirements

To complete the Power Engineering specialisation, students must complete 30 credit points. The requirements for this specialisation are as follows:

• Students complete 18 credit points from the following units:
  • ELEC3204 Power Electronics and Applications: This unit covers the principles and applications of power electronics, including power electronic devices, converters, and control systems. Assumed knowledge for this unit includes differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, analysis of linear circuits, and familiarity with software such as MATLAB.
  • ELEC3206 Electrical Energy Conversion Systems: This unit covers the principles and applications of electrical energy conversion systems, including electric motors, generators, and power transmission systems. Assumed knowledge for this unit includes familiarity with circuit theory, electronic devices, ac power, capacitors and inductors, and electric circuits.
  • ELEC5204 Power Systems Analysis and Protection: This unit covers the principles and applications of power systems analysis and protection, including power system modeling, analysis, and protection systems. Assumed knowledge for this unit includes basic knowledge of circuits, familiarity with basic mathematics, competence with basic circuit theory, and an understanding of three-phase systems, transformers, transmission lines, and associated modeling and operation of such equipment.
• Students complete 12 credit points from the following units:
  • ELEC5203 Topics in Power Engineering: This unit covers advanced topics in power engineering, including power system planning, operation, and control. Assumed knowledge for this unit includes competence with linear algebra, differential calculus, numerical methods, and MATLAB, as well as basic programming skills.
  • ELEC5205 High Voltage Engineering: This unit covers the principles and applications of high voltage engineering, including high voltage transmission systems, substations, and equipment. Assumed knowledge for this unit includes circuit analysis techniques, electricity networks, and power system fundamentals.
  • ELEC5206 Sustainable Energy Systems: This unit covers the principles and applications of sustainable energy systems, including renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and smart grids. Assumed knowledge for this unit includes a background in power electronics converters and control theory.
  • ELEC5207 Advanced Power Conversion Technologies: This unit covers advanced power conversion technologies, including power electronic devices, converters, and control systems. Assumed knowledge for this unit includes ELEC3204.
  • ELEC5208 Active Distribution Systems: This unit covers the principles and applications of active distribution systems, including distribution system operation, control, and management. Assumed knowledge for this unit includes fundamentals of electricity networks, control systems, and telecommunications.
  • ELEC5211 Power System Dynamics and Control: This unit covers the principles and applications of power system dynamics and control, including power system modeling, analysis, and control systems. Assumed knowledge for this unit includes ELEC3203 or ELEC9203 or ELEC5732.
  • ELEC5212 Power System Planning and Markets: This unit covers the principles and applications of power system planning and markets, including power system planning, operation, and control. Assumed knowledge for this unit includes ELEC3203 or ELEC9203 or ELEC5732.
  • ELEC5213 Engineering Optimisation: This unit covers the principles and applications of engineering optimisation, including optimisation techniques, methods, and tools. Assumed knowledge for this unit includes linear algebra, differential calculus, and numerical methods, as well as competency at programming in a high-level language.