Overview
Electrical and Electronics Engineering major for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Career focus Electrical and Electronics Engineering is a field focused on electrical components, system design and operation. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) will be prepared for careers in the power industry, including renewable … For more content click the Read More button below.
Under the supervision of experienced engineers, graduates will be capable of holding positions with significant responsibility for design and operation of electrical components and systems. Specific roles may include, but are not limited to: electricity grid operation and development, with a focus on UOW’s strengths in power quality engineering; design and maintenance of power generation systems such as solar, wind, hydro, gas and coal generators, plus mobile diesel, and small scale solar systems; and design of automation and control of electrical systems such as electric motor drives in public transport, or intelligent electricity grids; integration and control of computer systems; communication networks; data centres; robotics; and manufacturing. Graduates will contribute within teams for complex projects and may take a lead role in design work, troubleshooting, testing, analysis and verification of component and system performance, project management, and system commissioning. Graduates may have responsibilities around client and stakeholder relations; procurement; safe work practices; quality assurance in project delivery; reporting; and, consideration of standards, regulations and compliance. Graduates will have strong project and people management skills and may take on responsibility for overseeing teams, contractors and consultants within the first five years from graduation.
Delivery
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Structure
To qualify for award of a major in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), complete 144 credit points and satisfy all course requirements for the major outlined in the structure below.
a) 96 credit points of core and
b) complete one of the thesis options below;
i) ECTE498 Thesis A (12 credit points) or
ii) ECTE499 Thesis B (18 credit points)
ECTE499 must be taken by students enrolled in the Scholars degree and may be taken by high achieving students, with permission of the Academic Program Director.
c) 18 credit points of Electrical and Electronics Engineering major subjects and
d) Elective subjects to bring the total to 144 credit points from SECTE Elective A list and Elective B list as specified below or any approved minor* from the General Schedule of Minors.
Note: Dean's Scholars are required to complete ECTE355 instead of 1 List B General Elective subject
Students should consult with the Academic Program Directors directly to help in planning out their program of study.
List B electives are common to all majors for the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and listed here: Elective B list
*Minor of Study - students will need to take more than the minimum credit points in order to graduate with a minor. Please discuss with your Academic Program Director.
144 Credit points
Professional Experience
Year 248 Credit points
Year 3 48 Credit points
Year 448 Credit points
SECTE List A Elective subjects
Subjects with substantial Work Integrated Learning
ENGG105 Engineering Design for Sustainability, ECTE250 Engineering Design and Management 2, ECTE351 Engineering Design and Management 3, ECTE399 Professional Experience.
Compulsory requirements
Compulsory work placement
Work-Based Learning / Internship / Placement
Professional recognition / accreditation
Engineers Australia
Credit for prior learning
Alternative Credit Arrangements
Contact details
Faculty contact
Academic program director