Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Overview

Launch your career in electronic design, power generation or communication technology, studying one of the largest and most in-demand areas of engineering.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) will help you gain the practical and problem-solving skills needed to become an electrical or electronic engineer.

Our engineering degree offers lab work and industry experience, ensuring you’re job-ready when you graduate.

You can specialise in telecommunications, power systems or embedded systems. These are areas that need qualified professionals, and there is a high demand for our graduates.

Electrical and electronic engineers work in these areas:

electricity generation and distribution
smart-grid design – communication, control, and automation technologies
renewable energy systems – designing photovoltaic, wind and biomass systems
electricity supply work – power systems analysis, protection, operations, reliability, maintenance, and management
electronic equipment design
industrial manufacturing plants and substation management
communications infrastructure design – for telephones, radio, TV and the internet
microprocessor-based embedded systems – design and programming.

Scholarships for engineering students

VU offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate students.

The College of Sport, Health and Engineering provides additional scholarship opportunities, including 10 scholarships to undergraduates to conduct supervised research during the summer.

World-class electrical & electronic engineering research

VU's electrical and electronic engineering research is rated 5-stars at ‘well above world standard’ by Excellence in Research for Australia.

Women in engineering

Female engineers excel in solving problems of social significance, making a positive impact on society and the environment.

Our Women in Science & Engineering program supports our current university students, and inspires women to choose engineering and science careers.

Learning advice

VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice and can show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

workshops
drop-in sessions
peer mentoring
maths and writing resources
resume and career guidance.

We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available to all students.

Study overseas while earning course credits

At VU you can spend part of your degree studying overseas all while gaining credits towards your course.

Immerse yourself in a new culture and learn from a new perspective, while building experiences that will help you to stand out in the competitive job market.

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Careers in electronic engineering

VU’s electronic and electrical engineering graduates are recognised in the industry as accredited engineers with the skills to develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering problems. Through laboratory experimentation and work placements, you’ll gain the practical knowledge and ability to hit the ground running.

Job titles

electrical engineer
electronic engineer
communications engineer
power engineer
telecommunications engineer
embedded software engineer

Organisations employing electronic & electrical engineering graduates

Graduates can find employment in a diverse range of industries including robotics, renewable energy, transport, telecommunications, manufacturing and bioengineering.

Salaries

Use Job Outlook to find average salaries in Australia for various engineering professions:

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), students will be required to complete 384 credit points consisting of:
- 96 credit points of First Year Core studies;
- 288 credit points of Professional Core Engineering units.

Students are required to produce documented evidence of the completion of 12 weeks professional experience.

Accreditation:

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership.

First Class Honours:

To be eligible for completion with First Class Honours, students must achieve:

- A minimum weighted average of 60% over year levels 1 to 3;
- A minimum weighted average of 80% in year level 4;
- An average HD grade for the final year units, NEF4101 Research Project 1 and NEF4201 Research Project 2.

Course structure and units

First Year Core Units

Engineering Physics 1

Unit code

NEF1102

Credits
12
Engineering and the Community

Unit code

NEF1103

Credits
12
Problem Solving for Engineers

Unit code

NEF1104

Credits
12
Mathematics for Engineering and Science

Unit code

NEF1105

Credits
12
Engineering Mathematics 2

Unit code

NEF1201

Credits
12
Engineering Physics 2

Unit code

NEF1202

Credits
12
Introduction to Engineering Design

Unit code

NEF1204

Credits
12
Engineering Fundamentals

Unit code

NEF1205

Credits
12

Year 2

Semester 1

Electrical Circuits

Unit code

NEE2101

Credits
12
Computer Programming for Electrical Engineers

Unit code

NEE2106

Credits
12
Telecommunications

Unit code

NEE2107

Credits
12
Engineering Design and Practice 2A

Unit code

NEE2110

Credits
12

Semester 2

Linear Systems with Matlab Applications

Unit code

NEE2201

Credits
12
Power System Supply Chain Management

Unit code

NEE2204

Credits
12
Analogue Electronics

Unit code

NEE2205

Credits
12
Engineering Design and Practice 2B

Unit code

NEE2210

Credits
12

Year 3

Semester 1

Electrical Machines

Unit code

NEE3103

Credits
12
Digital Systems

Unit code

NEE3104

Credits
12
Introduction to Control Systems

Unit code

NEE3201

Credits
12
Project Management

Unit code

NEF3101

Credits
12

Semester 2

Embedded Systems

Unit code

NEE3203

Credits
12
Analogue and Digital Transmission

Unit code

NEE3207

Credits
12
Signal Processing

Unit code

NEE3208

Credits
12
Research Methods

Unit code

NEF3202

Credits
12

Year 4

Semester 1

Electrical Power Systems, Analysis and Operation

Unit code

NEE4110

Credits
12
Research Project 1

Unit code

NEF4101

Credits
12
Professional Engineering Practice

Unit code

NEF4105

Credits
12
Computational Heat and Fluid Flows

Unit code

NEF4001

Credits
12

Semester 2

Mobile Networks and Communications

Unit code

NEE4211

Credits
12
Research Project 2

Unit code

NEF4201

Credits
12
Sustainable Energy Systems

Unit code

NEF4205

Credits
12
Advanced Engineering Design

Unit code

NEF4206

Credits
12

Achieve more with the VU Block Model

We are the first Australian university to use a 'block' model of learning, where you study one unit at a time rather than juggling several at once.

Introduced in 2018, the VU Block Model has improved our student results and achievements, and has won awards for innovation and excellence. Initially for first-year students, it now applies to all students studying at our Melbourne campuses.

You'll study in short bursts, called blocks, of three 2-3 hour face-to-face teaching sessions per week.

Each block focuses on one unit (subject) and is only four weeks long, with up to four days between. Our two semesters have four blocks each, and there are optional blocks over winter and summer where you can catch up on a missed unit.

Some courses have labs and pracs too, and these are generally scheduled on the same days as teaching sessions. There are also workshops where you'll develop your study skills and prepare for your future career.

Find out more about the VU Block Model.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

	1.	Integrate conceptual understanding of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences with advanced specialist bodies of knowledge within the electrical and electronic engineering discipline;
	2.	Exhibit expertise and professional judgement in engineering design practice which acknowledges contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline;
	3.	Adapt theoretical knowledge applicable to the discipline and propose creative, innovative and sustainable engineering practices;
	4.	Critically evaluate both sources and validity of information and use established processes for information management;
	5.	Plan and execute a research project, professional project or piece of scholarship which demonstrates intellectual independence and contributes to the evidence base within the engineering discipline;
	6.	Discriminate and defend the application of established engineering methods and processes to promote systems which resolve existing and emerging complex engineering problems (including those that require cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills);
	7.	Present clear and coherent expositions of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences;
	8.	Exemplify the requisite characteristics for team leadership and membership appropriate to specific purposes, projects and contexts;
	9.	Apply professional ethics and accountabilities in their engineering practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

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.

Admissions

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
PLUS:
Units 3 and 4 with a study score of 20 in Mathematics (any) (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

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

Pathways & credits

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Pathways from VU courses

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical UEE62122

You will be credited for up to 144 credit points of study.

Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control UEE43220

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Foundations at VU JYAC

You will be guaranteed entry only.

International Foundations at VU JQAG

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Pathways from overseas institutions

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Computer System)

University of Faisalabad (TUF) Pakistan, Pakistan