Engineering (Power Engineering)

Gain relevant experience

Be a part of the future of power engineering and gain the experience to work in major corporations with USQ’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Power Engineering). Study while you work, either via distance education or on campus, and have the flexibility to adapt your study to your life.

Why Power?

With current course content, you will be prepared to take on the challenges of modern power engineering with practical experience working with transformers, transmission lines and rotating machines. You can apply your skills to companies in the mining, coal seam gas and electronic industries as an Electrical Power Engineer in the fields of electricity supply and distribution, generation, transportation and solar and renewable industries.

Apply your knowledge through practical work experience and final year research project, allowing you to use the skills you’ve gained on a project you’re passionate about. Previous students have produced projects in the fields of a smart grid for future electricity distribution, the development of test equipment for the capture of generator transient data and VSD impact on LV power system and motors.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses13

plus 19 x Major courses19

plus 9 x practice courses (0 units value)0

Total32

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 Courses:

ELE2103Linear Systems and Control

ELE2303Embedded Systems Design

ELE2504Electronic Design and Analysis

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design

ENG3104Engineering Simulations and Computations

ENM2600Advanced Engineering Mathematics

Two electives - see Electives

Year 3 Courses:

ELE3105Computer Controlled Systems

ELE3305Computer Systems and Communications Protocols

ELE3803Electrical Plant

ELE3805Power Electronics Principles and Applications

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

ENG4110Engineering Research Methodology

plus two electives - see Electives

Year 4 Courses:

ELE2704Electricity Supply Systems

ELE3807Power Systems Analysis

ELE3804Power Systems Protection

ENG3003Engineering Management

ENG4111Research Project Part 1

ENG4112Research Project Part 2

plus two electives - See Electives

Practice Courses:

ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A

ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B

ELE2913Electrical and Electronic Practice C

ELE3914Electrical and Electronic Practice D

ELE3915Electrical and Electronic Practice E

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG3902Professional Practice 1

ENG4903Professional Practice 2

ENG4909Work Experience - Professional

Electives:

CIV1501Engineering Statics

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics

CIV2605Construction Engineering

ELE3107Signal Processing

ELE3307Real Time Systems

ENV2201Land Studies

GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation

GIS1402Geographic Information Systems

MEC2106Introduction to Thermo-Fluids

MEC4104Energy Technology

Entry requirements

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

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: 10/79

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
• A-level Physics is recommended

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