Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
Highlights Explore new and emerging technologies to design and maintain the electrical systems and devices of our future. Apply your technical expertise to a range of industries, including the rapidly evolving energy industry. Develop your skills in our advanced engineering labs, learning from experienced engineers who are leaders in their…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
- Explore new and emerging technologies to design and maintain the electrical systems and devices of our future.
- Apply your technical expertise to a range of industries, including the rapidly evolving energy industry.
- Develop your skills in our advanced engineering labs, learning from experienced engineers who are leaders in their field.
- Apply what you learn to real projects with site visits and exclusive work placements with some of Queensland’s biggest companies such as Aurecon, Energy Queensland, Origin Energy, Powerlink and PSC Energy.
- Combine your studies with a second major or double degree and maximise your employment opportunities.
Electrical engineering deals with the design, research, development, planning, manufacture and management of electrical systems and devices which underpin modern economies and contribute to quality of life. Electrical engineers work with equipment ranging from heavy power generators to tiny computer chips. They work with senior administrators, civil and mechanical engineers, computer scientists and various workers in the business, building and construction industries. If you are interested in working with your hands and technical equipment, and making things happen, an electrical engineering career could be for you.
Explore your options
Your engineering degree features common units in the first year that combine broad foundation principles with a wide range of major choices, giving you flexibility and options before you choose your career specialisation.
Why choose this course?
As an electrical engineer, you’ll harness the potential of new and emerging technologies to design the electrical systems and devices of our future.
From faster and more efficient charging systems, to electric cars and next-generation solar technology, you’ll play a vital role in powering our future society in a more sustainable way.
Your training will include site visits to solar farms and substations, where you’ll get up close and personal with the latest technologies and equipment.
You’ll also have access to exclusive work placements with leading companies like Aurecon, Energy Queensland, Origin Energy, Powerlink and PSC Energy, where you’ll gain valuable experience and make connections that will give you a strong advantage in your future career.
With a hands-on learning approach that’s aligned with industry needs, this major will equip you with work-ready skills you need to immediately contribute to a wide range of industries.
You’ll graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that’s recognised in Australia and overseas.
Choose a second major or a double degree and pursue your interests while maximising your career opportunities.
Careers and outcomes
As an electrical engineer, you’ll design, develop and maintain safe, economic and sustainable electrical systems and devices that underpin every aspect of modern life.
With an ever-increasing global demand for renewable energy, you’ll also play a vital role in meeting our future society’s needs.
Working with equipment ranging from heavy power generators to tiny computer chips, you’ll find employment in a wide range of industries, including the power, robotics, manufacturing, mining, bioengineering, telecommunications, transport and transmission industries, and in research institutions requiring skills in data analysis and synthesis. .
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
