In this program you’ll study fundamental knowledge and principles in the general field of electrical and electronic engineering. This includes generation, distribution and application of electrical energy, and design and control of electrical and electronic devices and systems to power and automate modern living, and to improve quality of life for individuals and communities. You will have a wide range of options to specialise 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 communications and network engineering computer engineering and embedded systems audio-visual and biomedical signal processing sensors and measurement technologies instrumentation biomedical electronics and engineering. While electrical engineers devise solutions to generate and use electrical power efficiently and cleanly, electronic engineers design, implement and maintain electronic devices and systems, from amplifiers and stereos, to communication devices, systems and networks, defence systems, and medical instrument and equipment used in hospitals. As an electrical and electronic engineer, you’ll design and develop electrical systems for the generation, distribution and control of electric power, as well as electronic systems used for computing, communications, industry and entertainment. You’ll also boost productivity in industries such as agriculture, mining and manufacturing by improving the drive and control systems in transport, and designing robots and automated tools.

Electrical and electronic engineering graduates design and make electrical and electronic products or install and maintain business systems. Universities and governments require engineers to maintain and improve their electrical and electronic technologies. Other roles exist in power plants, auto-electronics for the car industry, defence and research. You could also run your own business in your chosen specialisation.