Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) major Electrical and Electronic Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Curtin University Perth

Program Overview

# Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Curtin University Perth

Program Overview

Curtin's Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) is a four-year, industry-designed program that equips you with expertise across electricity generation, digital design, control systems, and emerging technologies in an increasingly digital world. Whether you're interested in power systems, embedded systems, or electronics and communications, this course gives you the flexibility to specialise in the area that excites you most while building a strong foundation in both electrical and electronic engineering.

## Curriculum Structure

Engineering Foundation Year (Year 1)

Your first year sets you up for success with a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental concepts and skills required across all engineering disciplines. You'll engage in interactive lectures, small group tutorials, and hands-on work in dedicated engineering studios, including physical and computer laboratories. This foundation year also includes team-based design and simulation projects, allowing you to explore Curtin's range of engineering majors before committing to your specialisation.

Years 2–3: Major-Specific Studies

Following your foundational year, you'll dive into units specific to your chosen major, covering areas such as electricity generation, digital design, control systems, and instrumentation. You'll learn how electrical energy is generated, transmitted, distributed, and applied across diverse industries, with a particular focus on renewable and sustainable energy solutions. These years also give you flexibility to undertake research or study specialisations beyond your major, allowing you to broaden or deepen your expertise in areas that align with your career goals.

Year 4: Capstone and Honours Projects

In your final year, you'll apply all your skills to two major projects: a research project where you deepen technical expertise in a specialist area of interest, and an integrated design project where you'll develop solutions to real-world engineering challenges. This honours-level research experience demonstrates to employers your ability to plan and complete complex work within deadlines.

## Focus Areas

You can specialise in Electronics and Communications, Power Systems, or Embedded Systems, each offering distinct career pathways and industry applications.

## Learning Outcomes

Graduates demonstrate conceptual understanding of fundamental science and mathematics underpinning engineering; solve complex electrical and electronic engineering problems through discipline-specific knowledge and design principles; make ethical decisions on safe and climate-responsible engineering solutions; apply systems thinking to global challenges; select and use current emerging technologies to develop innovative solutions; and demonstrate lifelong learning, teamwork, leadership, and project management skills.

## Professional Alignment

Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is designed in consultation with industry, ensuring your qualification meets current professional standards and employer expectations. The program emphasises practical, job-ready skills alongside theoretical knowledge.

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Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Curtin University Perth, our Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BEng Hons) dives right into hands-on learning from day one, building your practical skills through real-world projects, labs, and industry exposure so you're job-ready from graduation. You'll start with the Engineering Foundation Year (EFY) in our dedicated first-year studio, featuring open-plan offices, project rooms, computing labs, electrical labs, and mechanics labs where you'll tackle team-based design, simulations, and physical experiments alongside interactive lectures and workshops. In later years, you'll apply everything in advanced projects like a final-year research project to specialize in areas such as renewable energy or control systems, plus an integrated design project solving actual engineering challenges—honing your research, project management, and presentation skills. And to top it off, you'll complete 480 hours of professional practice, including work placements, industry projects, site visits, and workshops.

Here's how our program equips you with cutting-edge experiential learning tailored to electrical and electronic engineering:
- Team-based design and simulation projects from the EFY onward, using hands-on physical and computer laboratories to model electricity generation, digital design, control systems, and sustainable power solutions.
- Final-year major projects: A research project to deepen expertise in your chosen area (like embedded systems or emerging power) and an integrated design project addressing real-world problems in transmission, instrumentation, or renewables.
- 480 hours of professional practice, blending paid/voluntary placements, university-industry projects, technical workshops, lectures, and site visits in Australia or overseas for direct industry experience.
- Specialized labs and facilities in the School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, supporting work in machine learning, signal processing, embedded systems, renewable power engineering, and the Internet of Things.
- Access to Curtin's leading institutes and centres in the school, driving industry-funded research in areas like cyber security, digital transformation, and power systems.

This is your chance to build a standout career—apply now and let's get you started in Perth's vibrant engineering scene. For the full facilities list, check [Curtin University Facilities](https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/science-engineering/school-of-electrical-engineering-computing-and-mathematical-sciences/).

Progression & Future Opportunities

In the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major at Curtin University Perth, you'll dive straight into hands-on learning from day one, building real-world skills in electricity generation, digital design, control systems, and sustainable energy solutions through dedicated labs and projects. Right from the Engineering Foundation Year, you'll work in a modern first-year studio that mimics professional industry environments, complete with interactive lectures, team-based design projects, hands-on physical and computer labs, and even industry reps guiding you. By your final year, you'll tackle two major capstone projects—a research project to specialize in your passion and an integrated design project solving actual engineering challenges—which sharpen your project management, sustainable design, and presentation skills for immediate career impact.

Here's how our experiential learning sets you up to graduate job-ready:
- State-of-the-art first-year engineering studio: Open-plan offices, project rooms, computing labs, electrical labs, and mechanics labs for collaborative, industry-style work on simulations and prototypes.
- Hands-on physical and computer laboratories: Gain practical expertise in electrical energy systems, instrumentation, digital design, and renewable power through dedicated equipment and tools.
- Team-based design and simulation projects: From foundation year workshops to advanced units, collaborate on real engineering problems using computer modeling tools and data analytics.
- Major final-year projects: Lead a research project in a specialist area (like embedded systems or power engineering) and an integrated design project addressing industry challenges, building research, technical reporting, and teamwork skills.
- 480 hours of professional practice: Required for graduation, including paid/voluntary work placements, university-industry projects, site visits (local or overseas), workshops, and lectures for authentic experience.
- Access to School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences facilities: Home to top institutes/centres in areas like renewable power engineering, embedded systems, signal processing, and the Internet of Things, fueling cutting-edge group projects and research.

This is your chance to turn theory into skills that employers crave—apply now and let's get you started! For the full facilities list, check [Curtin University's Engineering Facilities](https://www.curtin.edu.au/about/learning-teaching/science-engineering).