Engineering Science (Power Engineering)

Work in a vast range of industries

Be a part of the emerging generation of power engineers and gain the experience to work in a vast range of major industries. Study while you work, either via distance education or on campus, giving you the flexibility to adapt your study to your life. 

Why Power?

Be at the forefront of sustainable electricity generation, transmission and utilisation and prepare for the future of power in Australia. With current course content, you will be prepared to take on the challenges of modern power engineering. Your study program allows you to work in power plants and analyse the use of expert equipment to apply your practical knowledge in the industry.

After you graduate with your Bachelor of Engineering Science, you’ll be open to a vast range of careers as a Power Engineering Technologist or Electrical Power Technologist to work in various fields including mining and transportation as well as solar and renewable industries.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

1 x Major24

Plus 6 x practice courses (0 units 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 Courses: 

ELE2101Control and Instrumentation

ELE2303Embedded Systems Design

ELE2501Electronic Workshop and Production

ELE2503Electronic Systems

ELE2702Electrical Measurement and Analysis

ELE2704Electricity Supply Systems

ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design 

 One Elective - see Electives

Year 3 

ELE3803Electrical Plant

ELE3805Power Electronics Principles and Applications

ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society

ENG3003Engineering Management

ENG3111Technology Design Project

ELE3804Power Systems Protection

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

ENG1901Engineering Practice 1

ENG3909Work Experience - Technologist

Electives

CIV1501Engineering Statics 

CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics

CIV2605Construction Engineering

ELE2103Linear Systems and Control

ELE2504Electronic Design and Analysis

ELE3305Computer Systems and Communications Protocols

ELE4109Measurement Science and Instrument Engineering

ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management

GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation

GIS1402Geographic Information Systems

SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System

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.