Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Course summary Electrical and Electronics Engineering focuses on electrical and electronic devices and systems, computer systems, telecommunications, control and electrical power engineering. Electrical engineers play a vital role in renewable energy generation, heavy industry and manufacturing installations, robotics and automation, mining and electrical power distribution. Electrical engineers are highly sought…
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Course summary
Electrical and Electronics Engineering focuses on electrical and electronic devices and systems, computer systems, telecommunications, control and electrical power engineering. Electrical engineers play a vital role in renewable energy generation, heavy industry and manufacturing installations, robotics and automation, mining and electrical power distribution.
Electrical engineers are highly sought after for their expertise in the development and application of sustainable electrical and electronic systems across a wide range of sectors.
This degree
You will study a common first year allowing you to learn more about engineering and its different fields before deciding which discipline to study. The common first year provides you with sound fundamentals in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, computing, engineering science and communication, mechanics, materials and fluids. You then focus on your chosen major study from second year.
Your degree includes a 12-week hands-on industry placement. You may gain credit for relevant work experience, either in Australia or overseas, by participating in our Professional Options Program.
Engineers work in a variety of industries, for example: construction, mining, resources, aeronautical, electronics, engineering management, telecommunications, power generation and distribution, renewable energy, aerospace, water resource management, robotics and manufacturing, railroad and shipbuilding.
What you will study
In the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Electrical and Electronics Engineering you will study subjects that will give you the specialist knowledge you need to move into the industry including:
Electricity generation and distribution (including renewable energy)
Electrical power quality
Machines and drives
Power electronics
Control systems
Automation
You can choose to specialise in any of the following sub-disciplines:
Control Engineering ‘ focuses on integrated sensors and control systems
Electronics Engineering ‘ focuses on semi-conductors and electronic components in the design and development of engineering systems
Power Engineering ‘ dealing with the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.
From the second year, you can complete a double major, combining Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
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