University of South Australia
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationElectrical engineers are needed wherever electrically powered tools, devices or systems need to be designed, manufactured or maintained. These systems include those that: generate, transmit or distribute electrical energy, acquire, process or deliver information, and automate processes and deliver services.
Professionally accredited by Engineers Australia, this degree is strongly hands-on, with significant opportunities to apply engineering theory to real-world challenges. In your final year, you’ll complete a major honours research project as well as an industry-focused design project.
You will develop skills in power systems, renewable energy, electronics, embedded systems, telecommunications, signal processing, robotics, automation and control, project management and systems engineering.
Delivery mode
University of South Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 61-68 North Terrace, Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 Math Methods
Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Physics
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent; AND
- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
Higher education study
- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or
- Complete the Associate Degree in Engineering at the University of South Australia
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
Work and life experience
- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
English language test
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.
Electrical Design Engineer
An Electrical Design Engineer designs electrical systems and components for various applications, such as buildings, industrial equipment, or power...
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineers are responsible for designing, building and maintaining electrical systems. This can involve working with mobile phone technol...
Electrical Power Engineer
An Electrical Power Engineer designs, develops, and maintains systems for generating, transmitting, and distributing electrical power. You might wo...
Electronic Engineer
An Electronic Engineer designs, develops, and tests electronic systems and components. You might work in sectors such as telecommunications, manufa...
About University of South Australia
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise on the global stage, agile and astute, known for relevance, equity and excellence.
We educate and prepare global learners from all backgrounds, instilling professional skills and knowledge, and capacity and drive for lifelong learning.
We undertake research that is inspired by global challenges and opportunities, delivers economic and social benefits, and which informs our teaching.
We operate through a partnered, end-user informed culture of teaching and research with a commitment to outstanding service, continuous improvement and sustainability.
Today, we have more than 230,000 graduates, industry partnerships with more than 2,500 companies worldwide, offer degrees that are industry-focused and informed, and have become one of Australia’s largest online education providers. It is this drive and ambition to break the norm that makes us who we are. Australia’s University of Enterprise.
