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The Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) combines the fields of mathematics, science and technology to design, implement and manufacture electrical and electronic systems and devices. From the global positioning system that can continuously provide the location of a vehicle to the giant electric power generators, electrical and electronics engineers are responsible for a wide range of technologies. This course provides you with technical expertise in power system design, electronics, control systems, signal processing and embedded systems. You will become capable to apply your skills and understanding in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of electronics and electrical energy infrastructure, or use the course as a pathway into research or further learning.

This course has been replaced by the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Start dates

Hawthorn campus

HE Block 5 - 13 July 2020
HE Block 5 - 13 July 2020

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Duration

4 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) plus an optional year of Work Integrated Learning for domestic students or a minimum of 12 weeks Professional Engineering Experience.

Full-time, Part-time

VTAC codes

3400234251 (CSP)
3400234253 (IFP)

Course details

- Course structure, work integrated learning, career opportunities and professional recognition.

Course structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 400 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
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Core studies

12 units (150 credit points)

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Introduction to Programming	COS10009	12.5
Engineering, Design and Innovation	ENG10001	12.5
Engineering Mathematics 2	MTH10007	12.5
Calculus and Applications	MTH10012	12.5
Energy & Motion	PHY10001	12.5
Electronics and Electromagnetism	PHY10004	12.5
Networks and Switching	TNE10006	12.5
Professional Experience in Engineering	EAT20008	0
Technical Software Development	SWE20004	12.5
Engineering Management 1 ^†	MME30001	12.5
Final Year Research Project 1 *^†	EEE40011	12.5
Final Year Research Project 2 *^†	EEE40012	12.5
Engineering Management 2	MME40001	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

^†Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation

Major in Electrical and Power Systems

16 units (200 credit points)

Master the basic engineering principles underlying electrical and electronic engineering with an emphasis on electronic and micro-controllers-based design, operation and control of electrical machines, power system generation and distribution, systems modelling, automation and control.

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Digital Electronics Design	EEE20001	12.5
Circuits and Systems	EEE20002	12.5
Embedded Microcontrollers	EEE20003	12.5
Analogue Electronics 1	EEE20004	12.5
Electrical Machines	EEE20005	12.5
Engineering Mathematics 3B	MTH20005	12.5
Analogue Electronics 2 ^†	EEE30001	12.5
Electrical Power Systems ^†	EEE30002	12.5
Digital Signal Processing	EEE30004	12.5
Electrical Integrated Design Project	EEE30005	12.5
Control & Automation ^†	RME30002	12.5
Communications Principles	TNE30003	12.5
Integrated Circuit Design *^†	EEE40002	12.5
Power Electronics *^†	EEE40005	12.5
Power System Operation and Control *^†	EEE40007	12.5
Electromagnetic Waves *^†	PHY40001	12.5

*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes

^†Honours merit unit – results are used in the honours merit calculation

Other studies

4 units (50 credit points)

Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 50 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).

– Work Integrated Learning + Minors + Elective units + Signature Series

Work Integrated Learning

Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides additional opportunities for you to gain valuable skills and real industry experience in the form of placements, internships or study tours - all while earning credit towards your degree.

Choose a Work Integrated Learning option:

You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 12 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement co-major has four 25 credit point units.

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You'll get paid to work in an area related to your field of study for 6 months, where you'll combine hands-on learning with academic submissions, workplace reflection and feedback from your host organisation. Most students undertake their placements in the third year of their degree, so you’ll want to map out your electives as soon as you can and register for a placement at least 6 months before your preferred start date.

The Professional Placement minor has two 25 credit point units.

A Professional Internship is all about gaining valuable real-world skills in your area of study all while earning credit points towards your degree. Plus, it looks great on your CV as it shows you’ve had real industry experience before you’ve even graduated!

You might choose to complete your internship part-time over a semester or in a more intensive block during Summer or Winter terms.

Travel overseas, discover other cultures, enrich your professional experience and enhance your CV all while gaining credit towards your course.

Minors (50 credit points)

Minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points and may be chosen from any field of study.

Elective units

Any of the following units may be undertaken.

Units	Unit codes	Credit points
Network Administration	TNE10005	12.5
User-Centred Design	COS20001	12.5
Analogue Electronics 1	EEE20004	12.5
Electrical Machines	EEE20005	12.5
Engineering Mathematics 4B	MTH20002	12.5
Engineering Mathematics 3B	MTH20005	12.5
Development Project 1 - Tools and Practices	SWE20001	12.5
Network Routing Principles	TNE20002	12.5
Data Structures and Patterns	COS30008	12.5
IT Security	COS30015	12.5
Software Development for Mobile Devices	COS30017	12.5
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	COS30019	12.5
Web Application Development	COS30020	12.5
Creating Secure and Scalable Software	COS30041	12.5
Analogue Electronics 2	EEE30001	12.5
Electrical Power Systems	EEE30002	12.5
Digital Signal Processing	EEE30004	12.5
Engineering Design Academy	ENG30001	12.5
Control & Automation	RME30002	12.5
Robotic Control	RME30003	12.5
Real-Time Programming	SWE30001	12.5
Software Testing and Reliability	SWE30009	12.5
Communications Information theory	TNE30004	12.5
Network Security and Resilience	TNE30009	12.5
Enterprise Network Server Administration	TNE30018	12.5
Unix for Telecommunications	TNE30019	12.5
Design and Management of Networks	TNE30022	12.5
Advanced Switching	TNE30023	12.5
Concurrent Programming	COS40003	12.5
Integrated Circuit Design	EEE40002	12.5
Hardware-Software Codesign	EEE40014	12.5
Electromagnetic Waves	PHY40001	12.5
Broadband Multimedia Networks	TNE40001	12.5
Wireless Communications	TNE40003	12.5
Advanced Java	COS80007	12.5
Software Testing Processes & Automation	COS80010	12.5
VLSI Digital Signal Processing Systems	EEE80003	12.5
RF and Mixed Signal Design	EEE80004	12.5
Electrical Power Systems Safety	EEE80007	12.5
Renewable Energy	EEE80015	12.5
Advanced Routing	TNE80008	12.5
Troubleshooting IP Networks	TNE80013	12.5

Signature Series

A Swinburne education prepares you for life. That’s why we’ve developed the Swinburne Signature Series. It’s a suite of study opportunities that embody Swinburne’s ethos – of confidence, clarity and adventure. These opportunities give our students something extra; whether that’s a new perspective on the world through a Study Tour unit, an expanded sense of possibilities through our Innovation Minor, or a deeper understanding and respect for culture through our Indigenous Minor. Like Swinburne University itself, our Signature Series will grow and adapt to reflect the evolving issues of the day.

Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year
Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year
One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)
See the course planner for an example degree structure

Honours

Honours merit calculation

Honours merit calculation will be based on the averaged results of 12 units in the final two years of the course with the following descriptive outcomes:

BEng (Electrical and Electronic) (Hons) with High Distinction; for students who achieve ≥ 80
BEng (Electrical and Electronic) (Hons) with Distinction; for students who achieve 70 – 79
BEng (Electrical and Electronic) (Hons) with Credit; for students who achieve 60 – 69
BEng (Electrical and Electronic) (Hons); for students who achieve < 60

Students who transfer with advanced standing are required to undertake at least nine of these units at Swinburne, including all six Engineering Outcome units, to qualify for an honours merit calculation. This honours merit calculation will be based only on units completed at Swinburne. If a student has not completed at least nine of the specified units, they will graduate with a BEng (Electrical and Electronic) (Hons) as an award title, but will not be eligible for a merit based honours description.

Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Apply coherent and advanced knowledge of chosen specialisation in electrical and electronic engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment.
Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees.
Apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems within their chosen specialisation with intellectual independence.
Apply abstraction, mathematics and electrical and electronic engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools.
Communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and cultural sensitivity, and an awareness of professional engineering and business practice in a global and sustainable context.
Reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Career opportunities

Graduates can take up careers in a wide spectrum of industries, including automotive, robotics, aerospace, power industry, electronic appliances, manufacturing, and industrial research. Contributions can be made to these industries in a variety of roles including design engineer, project planner, product designer and project manager.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership of Engineers Australia.

Fees

Find out more about fees.

How to enter this course

- Entry requirements, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Entry requirements

Required 2016 ATAR: 75+

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.

VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in English (or equivalent) or 30 in English (EAL); and Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in Mathematical Methods.

Non-Year 12 entry

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions, in respect of courses, to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.