Are you interested in a career as an electrical engineer? In this course you'll gain the fundamental knowledge and principals necessary for a career in electrical and electronic engineering.

Electrical engineers devise solutions to generate and use electrical power efficiently and cleanly. Electronic engineers design, implement and maintain electronic devices and systems, including those found in communications, defense, hospitals, and more.

Your study will include the generation, distribution and application of electrical energy, and the design and control of the electrical and electronic devices and systems required to power and improve life for people and communities.

You'll have a wide range of options to specialize in various sub-areas of electrical and electronic engineering, including:

• generation, distribution and conversion of electrical energy
• control systems
• analogue and digital electronics
• power electronics and drives
• communications and network engineering
• computer engineering and embedded systems
• audio signal processing
• image processing
• sensors and measurement technologies
• instrumentation

You'll have the opportunity to design creative solutions through inspiring and sustainable design-and-build projects, as well as taking part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge - a humanitarian-focused course offered in all RMIT engineering degrees.

Career Outcomes

Career opportunities in this field includes work in a range of industries including:

• automotive
• auto-electronics
• defence
• electrical supply industry
• government departments
• health and medical
• manufacturing
• power generation
• public transport
• renewable energy
• robotics and automation
• tech startups
• telecommunications
• transport
• aviation

Professional recognition and accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.

Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers.

Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This means that the degree is internationally recognised, and graduates are able to practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours) are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia.