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Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

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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.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Engineering and Science

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Careers

As an Electrical or Electronic Engineer you can have a career in:
  • communications engineering
  • power engineering
  • microelectronics engineering
  • embedded systems 


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

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Course Objectives

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.
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Units and electives

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).

1 ELECTIVE UNIT (see list Yr4 Sem2) OR

1 STREAM SPECIALISATION UNIT FROM THE FOLLOWING

Communication systems engineering

Embedded systems engineering

Microelectronic systems engineering

Power systems engineering

1 STREAM SPECIALISATION UNIT FROM THE FOLLOWING

PLUS 1 ELECTIVE UNIT

OR 2 ELECTIVE UNITS

Communication and systems engineering

Embedded systems engineering

Microelectronic systems engineering

Power systems engineering

Elective units

Note: Units elected outside the above list require approval of the Course Coordinator.

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.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • 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 (CAS) or specialist mathematics. Selection-mode: CY12: ATAR and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. NONY12: Academic record (see institutional page). Middle-band: Completing physics and/ or specialist mathematics = an aggregate 3 points higher per study, to a maximum 6 points. 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.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.
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How to apply for this course

Apply online

If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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