Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
Course Overview
Electrical engineers are responsible for designing new systems, solving problems, testing equipment, and working on a wide range of components and systems, including communications systems, power plants, electrical machines, navigation systems, and electrical systems for automobiles and aircraft. This practical qualification will ensure you graduate job-ready as an electrical engineering technologist in many industries such as power generation and supply, communications and media, computer systems, and robotics. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest electrical engineering technologies.
Course Structure
The degree consists of a combination of core units, sub-discipline specific ‘stream’ units, industrial work experience, and a final year project. The program duration is three years full-time. We deliver units over two semesters per year, and you will take 4.5 units per semester. There will be a short mid-semester break and extended breaks between semesters.
Year One
Year One
Semester Unit Code Subjects Credit Points
Semester 1 BSC101C Engineering Mathematics 1 (Core) 3
Semester 1 BSC102C Electrical Circuit Theory and Analysis (Core) 3
Semester 1 BSC103C Engineering Dynamics + Mechanics (Core) 3
Semester 1 BSC203C Engineering Design and Drawing (Core) 3
Semester 1/2 BSC109C Industrial Experience Research Project 3
Semester 2 BSC104C Engineering Mathematics 2 (Core) 3
Semester 2 BSC201C Engineering Programming (Core) 3
Semester 2 BEE106S Fundamentals of Electronics 3
Semester 2 BSC107C Physics and Chemistry for Engineers (Core) 3
Year Two
Semester Unit Code Subjects Credit Points
Semester 1 BEE108S Direct Current and Alternating Current Motors 3
Semester 1 BSC105C Mechanics of Machines (Core) 3
Semester 1 BSC202C Engineering Mathematics 3 (Core) 3
Semester 1 BEE205S Transformers and Switchgear 3
Semester 1 BSC302C Project Planning, Management and Costing (Core) 3
Semester 2 BEE204S Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution 3
Semester 2 BEE206S Electrical Safety, Earthing and Lightning Protection 3
Semester 2 BEE208S Power Electronics and Variable Speed Drives 3
Semester 2 BEE209S Power Quality and Energy Efficiency 3
Year Three
Semester Unit Code Subjects Credit Points
Semester 1 BEE207S Power System Protection 3
Semester 1 BEE301S Electrical Utilization Engineering 3
Semester 1 BEE303S Power Generation (Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Technologies) 3
Semester 1 BEE304S Electrical Control Circuits and PLC Programming 3
Semester 1 BSC305C Technology, Sustainability and Society (Core) 3
Semester 2 BEE306S Data Communication for Power System Monitoring 3
Semester 2 BSC307C Final Year Project (Electrical Engineering) 9
Additional Mandatory Units
Semester Unit Code Subjects Credit Points
N/A BXX001 Hands-on Workshop 1 0
N/A BXX002 Hands-on Workshop 2 0
N/A BXX003 Hands-on Workshop 3 0
N/A BXX004 Hands-on Workshop 4 0
N/A BSC110C Industrial Experience 0
N/A BSC210C Industrial Experience 0
Work-Integrated Learning
EIT’s Bachelor of Science programs require students to undertake 240 hours of paid or unpaid professional work-integrated learning. This can incorporate paid or unpaid internships, site visits, contributing to industry projects, and networking activities.
In undertaking an internship, students will interact with employees and become exposed to organizational policy and culture. You will familiarize yourself with organizational communication procedures, a variety of engineering disciplines, and obtain insight and practical aptitude in projects from the planning phase to completion.
If you already have some work experience in the relevant engineering field, you may apply to have credit granted by completing the associated recognition of prior learning form.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Academic Entry Requirements | To gain entry into this program, we require applicants to hold: A recognized 3-year bachelor degree* in an engineering qualification in a congruent** field of practice; OR An EIT Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree* in a congruent** field of practice; OR A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent) that is recognized under the Washington Accord or by Engineers Australia, in a congruent**, or a different field of practice at the discretion of the Admissions Committee; OR A 4-year Bachelor of Engineering qualification (or equivalent)* that is not recognized under the Washington Accord, in a congruent** field of practice to this program; AND An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to an English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education, or an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no individual band less than 6.0***), or equivalent as outlined in the EIT Admissions Policy; AND Evidence of mathematical competence by means of completion of courses/units which include: Complex Numbers, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) and Series, Multivariable Calculus, and Linear Algebra * With integrated compulsory twelve-week professional industry experience, training or project work of which six weeks are directly supervised by a professional/eligible professional engineer as determined by EIT. ** Congruent field of practice means one of the following with adequate Civil Engineering content (fields not listed below to be considered by the Dean and the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis): Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Transport Engineering Urban Engineering Material Systems Project Engineering ***Applicants may have a maximum of one individual band of 5.5 and be granted entry subject to the provision of English language support by EIT. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Entry is available to applicants who hold one of the following: 1. Year 12: Australian Senior Certificate of Education (or equivalent), completed within the past 3 years, with a minimum score of 60% in Maths; Applicants who have completed Yr 12 (or equivalent) more than 3 years ago will also need to demonstrate relevant work experience in the field of study applied for. 2. A relevant (to the sub-discipline) Engineering AQF Diploma or higher or a relevant (to the sub-discipline) overseas qualification equivalent to an Engineering AQF Diploma or higher which was completed within the last 10 years with successful completion of all Maths units/modules + recent industry work experience in a relevant field. NOTE: All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. |
| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Entry to this course requires demonstration of English language proficiency at the level of an IELTS overall score of at least 6.0 (with no individual band score less than 5.5) The methods of satisfying this English language proficiency requirements are generally through (but not limited to): An Australian Senior Certificate of Education or equivalent. A specified level of achievement in a recognised English language test, such as IELTS (or equivalent). Satisfactory completion of another tertiary course offered in English. Work history in an organisation where English is the language of communication. NOTE: All CRICOS applicants from non-English speaking countries (as determined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs) are required to provide results from a recognised language test such as IELTS or equivalent. |
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be employable as technologists working in a wide range of manufacturing, industrial, chemical, military, mineral processes, and mining industries.
Potential job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:
Electrical system planning, design, and development
Power supply, distribution, and transmission
Electrical commissioning and power production management
Renewable energy
Electrical instrumentation and control
Electronics research, design, and testing
Operations, maintenance, field services, and technical support
Electrical project management and business development
Radio and television broadcasting
Mining
Advanced Automation & Robotic Systems.
Space Defense Systems
Internship or Work Placement
EIT’s Bachelor of Science programs require students to undertake 240 hours of paid or unpaid professional work-integrated learning. This can incorporate paid or unpaid internships, site visits, contributing to industry projects, and networking activities.
In undertaking an internship, students will interact with employees and become exposed to organizational policy and culture. You will familiarize yourself with organizational communication procedures, a variety of engineering disciplines, and obtain insight and practical aptitude in projects from the planning phase to completion.
If you already have some work experience in the relevant engineering field, you may apply to have credit granted by completing the associated recognition of prior learning form.