Electrical and electronic engineers design and create devices and equipment that use electrical energy. In this degree, you will learn about the fundamentals of electrical and electronic engineering and gain knowledge and technical skills in areas such as communications, power generation and electrical machinery and digital signal processing. In your final year, you will enhance your skills through industry experience.

Electrical and electronic engineers are mainly employed in professional, manufacturing, scientific and technical services, electricity, gas, water and waste services, public administration and safety. You will find employment with telecommunications companies such as Telstra and Optus and with electricity authorities such as Energex, Origin Energy and Ergon Energy. You will also find opportunities in large industrial groups and in small innovative firms. You will be prepared for work in areas such as research, design, operations, management and planning.