Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a specialisation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Macquarie University

Program Overview

The Specialisation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Macquarie University equips you with cutting-edge skills to design and operate advanced electrical energy systems, electronic technologies, and embedded systems that power everything from communications to renewable energy. It's perfect for students passionate about innovation in tech-driven fields like power generation, electronics design, and smart devices, building a strong foundation in math, physics, and hands-on engineering.

 

### Curriculum Structure
In your early years, you'll build essential foundations through MATH1010 Calculus and Linear Algebra I, MATH1020 Calculus and Linear Algebra II, and PHYS1510 Engineering Physics, diving into the mathematical tools and physical principles that underpin all electrical systems, while COMP1000 Introduction to Computer Programming gets you coding solutions right away. You'll also explore PHYS1520 Physics for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, setting you up to tackle real-world challenges with confidence from day one.

Moving into intermediate years, courses like ELEC2005 Electrical and Electronic Systems and ELEC2040 Signals and Systems teach you how to analyze and manipulate electrical signals for devices we use daily, complemented by MATH2055 Engineering Mathematics II for advanced problem-solving. You'll get practical with ELEC2042 Digital Circuits and Systems and ELEC2070 Linear Circuits and Devices, designing circuits that form the backbone of modern electronics.

In your advanced years, you'll master power technologies through ELCT3005 Power Electronics and ELCT3006 Electrical Machines, learning to optimize energy conversion for sustainable systems. Final-year highlights include ELEC3024 Control Systems for automating smart devices, ELEC3042 Embedded Systems for programming intelligent hardware, ELEC3076 Electronic Devices and Systems, and TELE3350 Communications Networks, preparing you to innovate in high-demand areas like renewables and IoT. Wrap up with the capstone ENGG4001 Professional Practice for industry-ready project experience.

### Focus Areas
Power electronics, electrical machines, control systems, embedded systems, electronic devices, communications networks, and sustainable energy technologies.

### Learning Outcomes
You'll graduate able to design electrical energy systems, develop embedded electronics, apply advanced math and physics to engineering problems, and deliver professional projects with real-world impact.

### Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This specialisation aligns with professional engineering competencies for practice in Australia and abroad, provisional accreditation pending full Engineers Australia recognition as part of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

### Reputation (Employability Rankings)
Macquarie's engineering programs are industry-co-designed with partners like Cochlear and BAE Systems, featuring built-in PACE internships and world-class facilities like a FIRST robotics field—grads land roles as electrical engineers, electronics designers, and project managers with strong employability backed by the university's focus on future skills.

[Official program details](https://www.mq.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1313745/BEng_Specialisation-in-Electrical-and-Electronic-Engineering.pdf)

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Macquarie University, our Specialisation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering dives deep into hands-on learning right from the start, so you'll build real-world skills in designing electrical energy systems, electronic technologies, and embedded systems using our state-of-the-art facilities. You'll work in cutting-edge spaces like the new $150 million Engineering precinct with high-tech labs, getting that practical edge employers love through project-based learning designed with industry input. This means transitioning smoothly from theory to practice, tackling actual engineering challenges in a supportive environment.

 

Here are some standout ways you'll gain experiential learning in this program:
- Project-based learning and SPINE units: Team up with students across engineering disciplines in simulated work environments to solve multifaceted problems, building teamwork, communication, and skills like problem definition, prototyping, and pitching to industry panels.
- PACE units for industry experience: Jump into real-world placements and internships through our award-winning Professional and Community Engagement program, the longest-running work-integrated learning initiative in Australia.
- Dedicated engineering facilities: Access collaborative learning spaces, a full-pitch FIRST robotics field perfect for electronics and control systems, state-of-the-art wind tunnel, mega labs with renewable-energy and satellite tech, plus high-tech labs in the brand-new Engineering precinct.
- Industry-relevant tools and precincts: Use our industry-leading computing precinct with cybersecurity, networking, and VR labs, alongside physics and engineering labs among the best in Asia-Pacific.

Imagine applying right now to start building your future as an electrical or electronics engineer—spots fill fast, and this program's practical focus sets you up for top careers like project management or R&D. Check out the full facilities list here: https://www.mq.edu.au/faculty-of-science-and-engineering/departments-and-schools/school-of-engineering

Progression & Future Opportunities

In our Specialisation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Macquarie University, you'll dive straight into hands-on learning that builds real-world skills from day one, designing electrical energy systems, electronic technologies, and embedded systems using top-tier facilities. Our project-based approach, backed by industry input, means you're not just studying theory—you're tackling actual engineering challenges in state-of-the-art labs and collaborative spaces that prepare you for a thriving career as an electrical or electronics engineer.

 

This practical focus shines through in specifics like these:
- Project-based learning and SPINE units: Work on real-world projects in teams across engineering disciplines, solving multifaceted problems in a simulated work environment—think capstone challenges with problem definition, prototyping, market analysis, and pitching to industry panels.
- Award-winning PACE units: Gain industry experience through Professional and Community Engagement opportunities built right into your degree, bridging classroom learning to real jobs in electrical and electronics fields.
- Cutting-edge facilities: Access the new $150 million Engineering precinct with high-tech labs, a dedicated full-pitch FIRST robotics field for hands-on robotics and automation practice, collaborative learning spaces, and a state-of-the-art wind tunnel—plus mega labs for renewable energy and satellite tech relevant to electrical systems.
- Industry-leading computing precinct: Use specialized labs for cybersecurity, networking, gaming, VR, and more, perfect for developing embedded systems and electronic designs.

Applying here sets you up with skills employers crave—check out the full facilities list and take the next step: https://www.mq.edu.au/faculty-of-science-and-engineering/departments-and-schools/school-of-engineering

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

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Career Options

  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Computer hardware engineer
  • Consultant
  • Electronics designer or manufacturing engineer
  • Environmental and sustainability designer or manufacturer
  • Project and technology manager
  • Research and development engineer

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