Associate Degree of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Charge up your career

Charge up your career with USQ’s Associate Degree of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic). The Associate Degree of Engineering will give you the freedom of choice to start up your career or set a stepping stone for further study.

Previous experience through TAFE or work?

Already hold a Diploma through TAFE or experience through work? Then fast track your degree with the credit you’ve already earned.

Why Electrical?

With exciting and practical studies, you’ll work with transmitters, microprocessors, power electronic converters and motors to prepare you for the workforce. You’ll get hands-on with modern electronic technology, and learn the practical knowledge and skills to achieve a great career in the fields of circuit design, electric vehicle technology, electricity generation or renewable technologies.

Electrical engineers design, build and operate electrical devices and systems from small scale transmitters to major projects in the fields of medicine, power and technology. As an Electrical Engineering Technician, Telecommunications Technician or Engineering Support Officer, you could land a great position with a major power company with USQ’s ties to Ergon Energy, Origin, QGC and Energex and work in one of the most important Australian infrastructures.

Program structure

Courses to be studied

1 x Major16

Plus 6 x Practice courses (0 units value)0

Total    16

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses:

ELE1301Computer Engineering

ELE1502Electronic Circuits

ELE1801Electrical Technology

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics

MEC1201Engineering Materials

 plus one elective - see Electives

Year 2 courses: 

ELE2101Control and Instrumentation 

ELE2501Electronic Workshop and Production 

ELE2503Electronic Systems 

ELE2601Telecommunications Principles 

ELE2702Electrical Measurement and Analysis 

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design 

plus two electives - see Electives

Practice courses: 

ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A 

ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B 

ELE2913Electrical and Electronic Practice C 

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1 

ENG2909Work Experience - Associate 

ENG2911AD Capstone Project 

Electives:

ELE2303Embedded Systems Design

ELE2704Electricity Supply Systems 

ELE3506Electronic Measurement 

ELE3803Electrical Plant 

ELE3805Power Electronics Principles and Applications 

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 

ENG3003Engineering Management 

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA)
• Recommended study: Mathematics B (mathematics A is assumed)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level (O-level Mathematics is assumed) is recommended

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.