Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic)

In your studies you will develop advanced practical skills and theoretical understanding of power systems, renewable energy, analog electronics, digital electronics, computer programming, embedded systems, telecommunications, signal processing, automation and control.

You'll work alongside other engineering students on a major industry project in your final year. You may also be eligible for a full semester industry internship. While you study you'll have access to our state-of-the-art engineering spaces including the Power System Laboratory, Digital Electronics Laboratory, Electronics Innovation Laboratory, Mechatronics Laboratory and Factory of the Future Laboratory.

In your first year you will develop a strong, general foundation in engineering, including computer programming, applied mathematics and physics. As your studies progress, you will learn about analog electronics, digital electronics, software development, embedded systems, computer networking, electrical machines, signal processing, control systems. Depending on your chosen major, you will also learn specialist topics in power systems and renewable energy, telecommunications, computer engineering, or optical engineering. Our UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program allows you to apply the skills and knowledge you've acquired throughout your degree in real-world settings.

At least half of the honours year involves a major project. Armed with new knowledge and skills, using the latest design tools, and mentored by engineering academic staff, our honours students develop innovative products to advance technology.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

To be a successful electrical and electronic engineer, you should be a good problem solver, show a passion for understanding science, mathematics and technologies, and applying your knowledge to the betterment of the quality of lives. Careers to consider:

• electrical design engineer: creating solutions ranging from small component designs to large-scale systems by studying customer requirements; working on all stages of design for electrical services, from early research and development through to detailed design, installation and final commissioning
• electronics engineer: using nonlinear and active electrical components (such as semiconductor devices, especially transistors, diodes and integrated circuits) to design electronic circuits, devices, VLSI devices and systems
• computer/embedded system engineer: designing and implementing embedded systems performing sensing, communications, signal processing, control for various applications, ranging from consumer appliances to Industrial Internet of Things equipment; dealing with graphics processing units and field-programmable gate arrays for advanced applications
• power systems engineer: designing, building, maintaining, monitoring systems that deal with the generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation of electric power, and the electrical apparatus connected to such systems
• telecommunications engineer: designing, commissioning, maintaining, monitoring the installation of telecommunications equipment and facilities, such as complex electronic switching systems, optical fibre cabling, IP networks, and microwave transmission systems
• control system engineer: selecting, commissioning, designing, maintaining control systems for automated devices, systems (as small as electric toothbrushes or as big as rockets) or processes
• systems engineer: applying a robust approach to the design and management of complex systems over their life cycle, including the integration of a large number of products from multiple vendors
• engineering consultant: providing consulting services to help organisations improve performance and efficiency; analysing businesses and creating solutions to help meet their goals
• entrepreneur: using initiative, commercial acumen and broad ranging business skills to develop or transform a product or service for yourself or an organisation

Explore a range of engineering and construction careers here.