Position yourself at the exciting edge of electronic design, power generation and communications as you study one of the largest and oldest fields of engineering. Gain practical and problem-solving skills working on projects in the workplace that will help launch a career as an Electrical or Electronic Engineer. The Bachelor of Engineering degree combines electrical and electronic engineering, and you can specialise in communications, microelectronics, power or embedded systems.

Graduates of this course are equipped to:

• be responsible for electricity generation and distribution
• design complex electronic equipment
• manage large industrial manufacturing plants
• research and develop new energy sources
• design and manage communications infrastructure (telephones, radio, TV and the internet) 

Graduates can gain professional recognition by Engineers Australia and other professional bodies.

• Location:
  Footscray Park
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
• School:
  School of Engineering and Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus and Working in the Workplace
• Course code:
  EBDE
• Duration:
  4 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• communications engineering
• power engineering
• microelectronics engineering
• embedded systems 

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The objectives of the course are to produce graduates who:

• have a solid foundation of scientific, engineering and project management knowledge;
• can develop creative and practical solutions to engineering problems;
• can communicate appropriately and effectively in different modes with different audiences;
• can work independently and collaboratively;
• can understand community needs in the context of societal aspirations and expectations;
• have both the skills and motivation to continue learning as professionals; and
• are work-ready and thus attractive to prospective employers.

• Engineering Mathematics 1

  Unit code

  ENF1101

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Physics 1

  Unit code

  ENF1102

  Credits

  12

• Engineering and the Community

  Unit code

  ENF1103

  Credits

  12

• Problem Solving for Engineers

  Unit code

  ENF1104

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Mathematics 2

  Unit code

  ENF1201

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Physics 2

  Unit code

  ENF1202

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Computing

  Unit code

  ENF1203

  Credits

  12

• Introduction to Engineering Design

  Unit code

  ENF1204

  Credits

  12

• Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Circuits

  Unit code

  ENE2101

  Credits

  12

• Digital and Computer Systems

  Unit code

  ENE2102

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Design and Practice 2a

  Unit code

  ENE2100

  Credits

  24

• Linear Systems With Matlab Applications

  Unit code

  ENE2201

  Credits

  12

• Electronic Systems

  Unit code

  ENE2202

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Design and Practice 2b

  Unit code

  ENE2200

  Credits

  24

• Systems Engineering

  Unit code

  ENE3101

  Credits

  12

• Systems and Applications

  Unit code

  ENE3102

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Design and Practice 3a

  Unit code

  ENE3100

  Credits

  24

• Electrical Machines and Control

  Unit code

  ENE3201

  Credits

  12

• Embedded and Networked Systems

  Unit code

  ENE3202

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Design and Practice 3b

  Unit code

  ENE3200

  Credits

  24

• Analog and Optoelectronics

  Unit code

  ENE4101

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Design and Practice 4a

  Unit code

  ENE4100

  Credits

  24

• Analog and Digital Transmission

  Unit code

  ECS4100

  Credits

  12

• Operating Systems and Network Programming

  Unit code

  EES4100

  Credits

  12

• IC Design and EDA Tools

  Unit code

  EMS4100

  Credits

  12

• Electrical Power Systems, Analysis and Operation

  Unit code

  EPS4100

  Credits

  12

• Engineering Design and Practice 4b

  Unit code

  ENE4200

  Credits

  24

• Signal Processing and Digital Modulation

  Unit code

  ECS4200

  Credits

  12

• Real Time Asic Based Systems

  Unit code

  EES4200

  Credits

  12

• Analog and Mixed Signal Design

  Unit code

  EMS4200

  Credits

  12

• Electric Energy Systems Protection and Communication

  Unit code

  EPS4200

  Credits

  12

• Measurement Systems Engineering

  Unit code

  ENE4201

  Credits

  12

• Wireless and Broadband Communications

  Unit code

  ENE4202

  Credits

  12

• Alternative Energy Systems and Power Electronics

  Unit code

  ENE4203

  Credits

  12

• Computer and Fuzzy Logic Control Systems

  Unit code

  ENE4204

  Credits

  12

• Digital System Design

  Unit code

  ENE4205

  Credits

  12

• Heterogeneous Systems

  Unit code

  ENE4206

  Credits

  12

• Directed Studies in Electrical Engineering 1

  Unit code

  VEB4006

  Credits

  6

• Directed Studies in Electrical Engineering 2

  Unit code

  VEB4012

  Credits

  12

Elective Units: Students in a Specialisation Stream may choose from the units in another Specialisation Stream or from the electives list or from outside the School of Engineering and Science. Units from outside the School are subject to approval from the course coordinator.

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:
Candidates applying for the award of Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) must ensure that they have submitted for approval, evidence of having undertaken a minimum of 12 weeks industrial experience relevant to the course to satisfy Engineers Australia requirements.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) is a 384 credit point degree.

For midyear entry students, the expected minimum number of semesters to complete the course will be nine semesters (4.5 years).

• TAFE: Students with a suitable VET qualification can apply for admission in the normal manner.
• Year 12: The prerequisite subjects for admission into the first year of the course are based on entry at post Year 12, Victorian Certificate of Education, or equivalent level and are as follows. Units3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and in one of mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics. Persons transferring from other courses or having overseas or other entrance qualifications of at least equivalent standard should apply for admission in the normal manner.
• International: Full-fee paying international students must have qualifications which are equivalent to those listed above. In addition, they must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language: - IELTS - an overall band score of 6+ or equivalent, subject to individual profile.
• Mature: Mature age students demonstrating equivalence to the above can apply in the normal manner.