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Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Gain practical, industry relevant skills with Deakin's Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours).

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
S461, 079997G
ATAR
74.15

About this course

Gain practical, industry relevant skills with Deakin's Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours). With a particular emphasis on power and energy supported by state-of-the-art electronics design and communication technologies you will gain hands-on skills and experience to tackle modern engineering challenges in a changing world. You will also access the latest electrical and electronics engineering tools and application software in world-class, multi-million-dollar facilities. From renewable energy, power systems and high-voltage (HV) labs, to Deakin's 7.5MW microgrid facility with battery energy storage, visualisation and control centre, you will learn everything you need to design, implement and test your big ideas. Discover what it takes to work in teams on industry led projects in this Engineers Australia accredited degree.

Want to change the future of renewable energy and have a tangible impact on climate change?

You will learn similar software tools used by industry and work alongside experienced engineers through industry placement opportunities that enable you to be industry ready with a sound professional standing.

Covering the broad areas of electrical and electronics engineering disciplines, this course gives you in-demand skills to pursue a range of careers. You will use industry-standard tools in world-class facilities and learn from teachers who are active in the industry, so you always have the latest techniques and knowledge at your fingertips.

Study the key electrical and electronics engineering concepts including:

  • renewable power generation
  • smart distribution and transmission
  • urban, industrial and regional power usage
  • energy production and efficiency in climate change
  • design of novel electronics devices and control systems.

The design-based approach in this course means you will be able to apply the theory you learn to practical, research-based projects. You will graduate with the technical ability to create solutions, and the project management and communication skills to execute them successfully.

With a minimum of 60 days' work experience, you will apply your practical and theoretical skills and benefit from the support of industry experts on the job.

Back on campus, access to our $55 million world-class engineering precinct will show you how your ideas work in practice. Bring them to life in state-of-the-art labs including:

  • 7MW Microgrid facility and visualisation and control centre
  • one of the two largest 3D printing labs in the southern hemisphere
  • design and realisation studios
  • Deakin AusNet Services electrical engineering lab
  • a digital manufacturing lab
  • a materials science corrosion and polymer lab
  • a network sensing control lab
  • a mechatronics and electronics lab
  • a high-voltage lab capable of reaching voltages up to 500kV
  • concrete and structural testing facilities
  • CNC machining centres.

In addition to traditional theory-based classes, 50% of each trimester is dedicated to learning via team-based projects. You will tackle real-world industry problems and research, design, test and evaluate solutions, with the support of our expert teaching staff.

Through project-oriented design-based learning (PODBL) in collaboration with industry, you will have the chance to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve situational challenges faced by businesses and communities. This real-world application gives you competitive insight into the social, cultural, global, ethical and environmental responsibilities of today engineer.

Career pathways

With an international skills shortage in engineering, Deakin's Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours) graduates find themselves with value to contribute across a range of roles, including:

  • power engineer
  • electrical design engineer
  • telecommunications engineer
  • industrial engineer
  • PLC programmer
  • electronic test engineer
  • research engineer
  • design engineer
  • special effects technician
  • robotics engineers and technician
  • solar cell technician
  • clear car engineer
  • automotive electrician
  • multimedia systems specialist
  • renewable energy consultant

Course structure

To complete the Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours), students must attain 32 credit points, which must include the following:

  • Thirty (30) credit points of core units
  • 2 elective units (2 credit points) *
  • Completion of three (3) zero-credit point compulsory units:
    • SEJ010 Introduction to Safety and Project Oriented Learning
    • STP050 Academic Integrity
    • STP010 Career Tools for Employability

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

* Students must complete at least one (1) level 3, 4 or 7 SE elective unit (one credit point). It is strongly recommended that the remaining elective be a level 3, 4, or 7 unit.

Credit for prior study or work

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50% of the course at Deakin University.

You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at Deakin University.
76.7%
Overall satisfaction
84.3%
Skill scale
67.9%
Teaching scale