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

Name: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Price: <p>Tuition: per semester AU$18,800</p> AUD

VU course code: NHEE | CRICOS: 084874K | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

4 years

Delivery mode

In person

Fees

Tuition: per semester AU$18,800

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

24 February 2025

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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.

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

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;

Exhibit expertise and professional judgement in engineering design practice which acknowledges contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline;

Adapt theoretical knowledge applicable to the discipline and propose creative, innovative and sustainable engineering practices;

Critically evaluate both sources and validity of information and use established processes for information management;

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;

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);

Present clear and coherent expositions of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences;

Exemplify the requisite characteristics for team leadership and membership appropriate to specific purposes, projects and contexts;

Apply professional ethics and accountabilities in their engineering practice and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
: VU's electrical and electronic engineering research is rated 5-stars at ‘well above world standard’ by Excellence in Research for Australia.
: 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.
We run hands-on workshops in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines for secondary-school students. Our support continues throughout undergraduate and postgraduate study, with mentoring, seminars and workshops featuring female engineers.
: Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which help you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.
Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.
Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.
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Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, there may be an alternative study ‘pathway’ to achieving your goal. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study or work experience, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You’ll find information about any pathways to higher qualifications that may be available to you after completing this course under the ‘careers’ section of this page.

Find out more about pathways at VU.

: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course.

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

144 credit points

Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control

Guaranteed entry only

Foundations at VU

Guaranteed entry only

International Foundations at VU

Guaranteed entry only
: 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 | 192 credit points

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Electronics)

University of Faisalabad (TUF) Pakistan, Pakistan | 192 credit points

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Power)

University of Faisalabad (TUF) Pakistan, Pakistan | 192 credit points

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours

SEGI University, Malaysia, Malaysia | 192 credit points

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

Chandigarh University (CU), Indonesia | 192 credit points
: If you have completed study with another university or institution you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study.

Use our credit calculator to find out what credit you may be eligible for based on your previous studies.

Note that if your previous study can’t be found through the credit calculator, you may still be eligible for credit.

Units can be credited if they are part of the course structure for the course you are applying for. Please note that credits relating to prior VU subjects are automatically granted and no further action is required.

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

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.

Units

Fees & scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

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.