Engineering Science (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Get hands-on

Take the next step in your career with USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering Science (Electrical and Electronic). Study While you work, with the flexibility to study via distance education or on campus, you have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life. The Bachelor of Engineering Science will give you the freedom of choice to start your career right away or to set a stepping stone for further study.

Why Electrical?

USQ’s Electrical Engineering program gives you the opportunity to get hands-on with modern electronic technology. With practical studies you will work with transmitters, microprocessors, power electronic converters, robotics, fibre optics and motors to prepare you for work out in the field. 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. With your graduate expertise, you’ll be able to secure a career as an Electrical or Electronic Technologist with major power companies including Ergon Energy, Origin and Energex.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x Major24

Plus 6 x practice courses (0 unit value)0

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 Courses:

ELE1301Computer Engineering

ELE1502Electronic Circuits

ELE1801Electrical Technology

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis

ENM1600Engineering Mathematics

MEC1201Engineering Materials 

Year 2 

ELE2101Control and Instrumentation

ELE2303Embedded Systems Design

ELE2501Electronic Workshop and Production

ELE2503Electronic Systems

ELE2601Telecommunications Principles

ELE2702Electrical Measurement and Analysis

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

One Elective - see Electives

Year 3

ELE3506Electronic Measurement

ELE3803Electrical Plant

ELE3805Power Electronics Principles and Applications

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

ENG3003Engineering Management

ENG3111Technology Design Project

Two Elective - see Electives

Practice courses

ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A

ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B

ELE2913Electrical and Electronic Practice C

ELE3914Electrical and Electronic Practice D

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist

Electives

ELE2103Linear Systems and Control

ELE2504Electronic Design and Analysis

ELE2704Electricity Supply Systems

ELE3305Computer Systems and Communications Protocols

ELE4109Measurement Science and Instrument Engineering

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management

ELE3804Power Systems Protection

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4SA) and Mathematics B (4SA) or equivalent

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: 13/71

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 Mathematics or equivalent

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