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- Explore new and emerging technologies to design and maintain the electrical systems and devices of our future.
- Apply your technical expertise to a range of industries, including the rapidly evolving energy industry.
- Develop your skills in our advanced engineering labs, learning from experienced engineers who are leaders in their field.
- Apply what you learn to real projects with site visits and exclusive work placements with some of Queensland’s biggest companies such as Aurecon, Energy Queensland, Origin Energy, Powerlink and PSC Energy.
- Combine your studies with a second major or double degree and maximise your employment opportunities.
- Graduate eligible for Engineers Australia (EA) membership and with a highly regarded and internationally-recognised qualification.
Highlights
- Explore new and emerging technologies to design and maintain the electrical systems and devices of our future.
- Apply your technical expertise to a range of industries, including the rapidly evolving energy industry.
- Develop your skills in our advanced engineering labs, learning from experienced engineers who are leaders in their field.
- Apply what you learn to real projects with site visits and exclusive work placements with some of Queensland’s biggest companies.
- Combine your studies with a second major or double degree and maximise your employment opportunities.
- Graduate eligible for Engineers Australia (EA) membership and with a highly regarded and internationally-recognised qualification.
Why choose this course?
As an electrical engineer, you’ll harness the potential of new and emerging technologies to design the electrical systems and devices of our future.
From faster and more efficient charging systems, to electric cars and next-generation solar technology, you’ll play a vital role in powering our future society in a more sustainable way.
Your training will include site visits to solar farms and substations, where you’ll get up close and personal with the latest technologies and equipment.
You’ll also have access to exclusive work placements with leading companies like Aurecon, Energy Queensland, Origin Energy, Powerlink and PSC Energy, where you’ll gain valuable experience and make connections that will give you a strong advantage in your future career.
With a hands-on learning approach that’s aligned with industry needs, this major will equip you with work-ready skills you need to immediately contribute to a wide range of industries.
You’ll graduate with a highly regarded Honours qualification that’s recognised in Australia and overseas.
Choose a second major or a double degree and pursue your interests while maximising your career opportunities.
Explore this course
Electrical engineering deals with the design, research, development, planning, manufacture and management of electrical systems and devices which underpin modern economies and contribute to quality of life. Electrical engineers work with equipment ranging from heavy power generators to tiny computer chips. They work with senior administrators, civil and mechanical engineers, computer scientists and various workers in the business, building and construction industries. If you are interested in working with your hands and technical equipment, and making things happen, an electrical engineering career could be for you.
Explore your options
Your engineering degree features common units in the first year that combine broad foundation principles with a wide range of major choices, giving you flexibility and options before you choose your career specialisation.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is embedded in the curriculum and it is a core component for all engineering students. WIL allows you to graduate with a portfolio of professional skills that provides evidence of your professional competencies.
You are required to complete 60 days (equivalent to 450 hours) of approved work experience in the engineering environment as part of your work integrated learning.
Careers and outcomes
As an electrical engineer, you’ll design, develop and maintain safe, economic and sustainable electrical systems and devices that underpin every aspect of modern life.
With an ever-increasing global demand for renewable energy, you’ll also play a vital role in meeting our future society’s needs.
Working with equipment ranging from heavy power generators to tiny computer chips, you’ll find employment in a wide range of industries, including the power, robotics, manufacturing, mining, bioengineering, telecommunications, transport and transmission industries, and in research institutions requiring skills in data analysis and synthesis.
If you’re interested in working with your hands and technical equipment to make sure everything runs smoothly, an electrical engineering career could be for you.
Professional recognition
All graduates are eligible for an Engineers Australia (EA) membership. EA is a signatory to the Washington Accord, which permits graduates to work in various countries across the world. This course is recognised internationally in the engineering profession, giving QUT graduates more career opportunities overseas.
Possible careers
- Electrical engineer
- Electrical and computer engineer
- Medical engineer
Engineering (Honours)
Your QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree consists of 32 units (384 credit points) arranged as follows:
(a) Core units (96 credit points) consisting of:
60 credit points of First Year units:
- Three core engineering units (36 credit points)
- An introductory unit in engineering mathematics (12 credit points), chosen from a list of two units depending on the student's mathematical preparedness
- Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12 credit points)
And 36 credit points of Honours units:
- Research Methods (12 credit points)
- Project (24 credit points)
(b) A Major (216 credit points) consisting of:
- Eleven bachelor-level major units in the major (132 credit points)
- Five advanced Honours-level units in the major (60 credit points)
- Two Discipline Extension Units (24 credit points)
(c) Complementary Studies (48 credit points) consisting of:
- An Engineering Minor (a 4-unit sets of 48 credit points) from the options for your chosen Major
(d) Four QUT You units (24 credit points) of your choice.
Engineering (Honours)
Your QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree consists of 32 units (384 credit points) arranged as follows:
(a) Core units (96 credit points) consisting of:
60 credit points of First Year units:
- Three core engineering units (36 credit points)
- An introductory unit in engineering mathematics (12 credit points), chosen from a list of two units depending on the student's mathematical preparedness
- Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (12 credit points)
And 36 credit points of Honours units:
- Research Methods (12 credit points)
- Project (24 credit points)
(b) A Major (216 credit points) consisting of:
- Eleven bachelor-level major units in the major (132 credit points)
- Five advanced Honours-level units in the major (60 credit points)
- Two Discipline Extension Units (24 credit points)
(c) Complementary Studies (48 credit points) consisting of:
- An Engineering Minor (a 4-unit sets of 48 credit points) from the options for your chosen Major
(d) Four QUT You units (24 credit points) of your choice.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $8,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $45,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $8,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $42,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
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