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Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)

Develop in-depth knowledge and skills across the interdisciplinary field of electrical engineering. The course covers key areas such as electronic and power systems, renewable energy, systems analysis and protection, control systems, microgrids and energy storage.
This course is offered at multiple locations, select your prefered campus to see when it is offered.
Ballarat - Mt Helen
Flexible Delivery - Berwick
Gippsland - Churchill
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - Mt Helen
Semester 1
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Semester 2
Other intakes
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Flexible Delivery - Berwick
Semester 1
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Semester 2
Other intakes
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Gippsland - Churchill
Semester 1
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Semester 2
Other intakes
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Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
(480 credit points = 4.0 EFTSL)
ATAR
60

The Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Information Engineering) (Honours) will equip you with the technical problem solving and communication skills required to meet the high demand for graduates in electrical and information engineering. You will explore key areas of electrical electronic and computer domains such as electrical circuits energy conversion signals and systems in addition to programming data science and artificial intelligence. This degree has been developed in collaboration with local engineering industry leaders to ensure you're gaining the skills needed to thrive in current and future industries. With exciting projects starting up all over the region there's no better time to take advantage of this incredible opportunity. The four-year program is accredited by Engineers Australia the global home for engineering professionals renowned as leaders in shaping a sustainable world. As an accredited graduate you can pursue a career in the fields of electrical engineering renewable energy power systems engineering and electronic systems. Further study options are also available through our Master of Engineering program.Australian Carbon Innovations Scholarship valued at $7000 Australian Carbon Innovations (ACI) and Federation University are excited to offer eight industry scholarships to students studying engineering in Gippsland. The $7000 ACI scholarships will assist students financially while also providing essential on-the-job skills for current and future jobs in the engineering sector. Apply for the ACI scholarship today ;or visit the Australian Carbon Innovations website to learn more.

The Federation University Co-operative Model will accelerate your career by putting you at the heart of education and industry.
Federation Co-op creates a direct connection between students and employers, via paid placements, career preparation and workplace skill development, supported by a leader in student support, skills development and social equity.
Our industry stakeholders are excited about Federation Co-op as it addresses skill shortages by inviting them to collaborate on our courses, to identify the real skills that our students need to succeed in their chosen industry.
Co-op means you can succeed wherever you start on your study journey.
Federation has the know-how to deliver Co-op through our award-winning relationships with industry, including our 25+ year partnership with IBM, and our extensive research into the co-op model’s success in the USA, Canada and Europe for generations of students.
•    Work and world ready graduates.  We prepare our students through mandatory career development units, so you will be ready to enter the workforce during your co-operative placements, and through transferable World Ready Skills, so you are workforce ready when you graduate, regardless of your background before going to uni.
•    Real experience in your chosen profession. Every Co-op student completes a minimum of 60 days’ paid placement relevant to their course – contributing directly to course credits – either full time over one semester, part time over an extended period or in blocks embedded into your subjects. Co-op offers flexibility to suit our students’ commitments and course.
•    Co-design, co-develop and co-delivered with industry. We work with employers, industry, students and alumni to co-design, co-develop and co-deliver a comprehensive set of structured, assessed Co-operative Experiential Learning activities.

All online students are required to attend on campus block labs.

  • Design engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronic engineer
  • Industrial engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Manufacturing engineer
  • Materials and testing engineer
  • Sales engineer
  • Project engineer
  • Service engineer

Here’s what the course structure could look like. It’s just an example (so don’t use it for enrolment). Interested in the details? You can find current course structure or select a single unit name below to find out what it’s about and how much it costs.

Year 1

Semester 1

COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS
ENGRG1001, 15 credit points
PHYSICS FOR ENGINEERS 1
ENGRG1002, 15 credit points
ENGINEERING DESIGN 1
ENGRG1003, 15 credit points
APPLIED MATHEMATICS 1
MATHS1100, 15 credit points

Semester 2

PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY (ENGINEERING)
COOPE1001, 15 credit points
PHYSICS FOR ENGINEERS 2
ENGRG1004, 15 credit points
ENGINEERING DESIGN 2
ENGRG1005, 15 credit points
APPLIED MATHEMATICS 2
MATHS2100, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

DIGITAL LOGIC AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
ENGRG2201, 15 credit points
POWER ELECTRONICS
ENGRG2202, 15 credit points
APPLIED MATHEMATICS 3
MATHS3100, 15 credit points
AI in Engineering Minor

Business Entrepreneurship Minor

Civil Engineering Minor

Computational Engineering Minor

Electrical Power Grid Minor

Energy Studies Minor

Environmental Engineering Minor

Industry 4.0 Minor

Mechatronics and Robotics Minor

Mining Technology Minor

Project Management Minor

Renewable Energy Engineering Minor

Software Engineering Minor

Statistical Data Science Minor

Semester 2

COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
ENGRG2203, 15 credit points
RENEWABLE ENERGY PRINCIPLES
ENGRG2204, 15 credit points
ELECTRICAL MACHINES FUNDAMENTALS
ENGRG2205, 15 credit points
AI in Engineering Minor

Business Entrepreneurship Minor

Civil Engineering Minor

Computational Engineering Minor

Electrical Power Grid Minor

Energy Studies Minor

Environmental Engineering Minor

Industry 4.0 Minor

Mechatronics and Robotics Minor

Mining Technology Minor

Project Management Minor

Renewable Energy Engineering Minor

Software Engineering Minor

Statistical Data Science Minor

Year 3

Semester 1

CO-OPERATIVE PLACEMENT 1 (ENGINEERING)
COOPE2011, 30 credit points
POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS
ENGRG3201, 15 credit points
AI in Engineering Minor

Business Entrepreneurship Minor

Civil Engineering Minor

Computational Engineering Minor

Electrical Power Grid Minor

Energy Studies Minor

Environmental Engineering Minor

Industry 4.0 Minor

Mechatronics and Robotics Minor

Mining Technology Minor

Project Management Minor

Renewable Energy Engineering Minor

Software Engineering Minor

Statistical Data Science Minor

Semester 2

CO-OPERATIVE PLACEMENT 2 (ENGINEERING)
COOPE2012, 30 credit points
POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION
ENGRG3202, 15 credit points
AI in Engineering Minor

Business Entrepreneurship Minor

Civil Engineering Minor

Computational Engineering Minor

Electrical Power Grid Minor

Energy Studies Minor

Environmental Engineering Minor

Industry 4.0 Minor

Mechatronics and Robotics Minor

Mining Technology Minor

Project Management Minor

Renewable Energy Engineering Minor

Software Engineering Minor

Statistical Data Science Minor

Year 4

Semester 1

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT
ENGRG4001, 15 credit points
ENGINEERING CAPSTONE PROJECT 1
ENGRG4002, 15 credit points
CONTROL SYSTEM ENGINEERING
ENGRG4201, 15 credit points
Electrical Specialisation Elective 1

Semester 2

ENGINEERING CAPSTONE PROJECT 2
ENGRG4003, 30 credit points
MICROGRIDS AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
ENGRG9206, 15 credit points
Mechanical Engineering Specialisation 2

You’d be looking at about 25-30 hours per week (if you’re full time), but this includes on-campus classes and self-directed study (i.e. homework).

This course provide you with real experience in your chosen profession, through our Co-operative Industry Placement model.

You will undertake a minimum of 60 days  (450 hours) paid placement relevant to your studies - contributing directly to course credits.

This can be completed full time over one semester, part time over an extended period or in blocks embedded into your subjects. Federation University Co-op offers flexibility to suit your existing work, personal and study commitments.

 

Important for Yr 10 students

Entry requirements (year 12)

• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.
• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Mathematics: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

The applicant will be evaluated case by case basis based on how they meet entry requirement to the degree based on their previous VCE studies or equivalent.
Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will be evaluated case by case basis and appropriate pathway will be recommended.

 

English language requirement

Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.

How you apply will depend on your current situation – school leaver, tertiary background or life experience – and whether you’re also applying for courses at other institutions. Visit our how to apply page to find out more.

Ready to fill out your application? You might need these codes:

VTAC application: Yes

VTAC code: 3700511231 (Mt Helen), 3700711231 (Churchill), 3701811231 (Berwick)

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: EN8

Fees are subject to change annually.

Please contact studentfees@federation.edu.au for fee information
 

Other fees

You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Fee assistance

If you're eligible for FEE-HELP, you can defer payment of your tuition fees (up to HELP loan limit). If you’re also eligible for a SA-HELP loan, you can defer your SSAF payment too. You won’t have to start paying either loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.

Scholarships

There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.

Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Use our credit search to find out if that’s the case.

Applicants who meet a score of at least 20 in any English but do not meet the requirement for Mathematics can alternatively complete EDMTH1000 Introduction to Technical Mathematics unit offered by the Federation University Australia Pathways program prior to admission into the degree.

Admission pathways for applicants without a year 12 qualification

1.Completion of a Diploma of Engineering (Higher Education) at Federation University Australia

2.Completion of a cognate certificate IV in engineering in addition to a pathway mathematics unit “Introduction to Technical Maths” by Federation University Australia’s Foundation Access Studies (FAST) course

3.Completion of a cognate Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering at a TAFE provider

4.Completion of Federation University Australia’s Foundation Access Studies (FAST) course

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia.

IT requirements

To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.

Got questions?

Call us on 1800 333 864, start a live chat or submit an enquiry.

Student support

The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.

The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

School department

Engineering

Course co-ordinator

MD Shah