Undergraduate Program - Electrical Engineering

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What is Electrical Engineering? Why choose Electrical Engineering at QUT? Is Electrical Engineering for you? Other careers to consider Career outcomes Further information Study options

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What is Electrical Engineering?

Electrical Engineering is concerned with the design, research, development, planning, manufacture and management of electrical systems and devices that underpin modern economies and contribute to the quality of life.

Electrical Engineers design, develop and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power or electronic systems used for computer systems, communication systems and other industrial applications.

They work with a variety of equipment ranging from heavy power generators to tiny computer chips. Many of these devices rely on the use of new information and computer intensive technologies.

Electrical Engineers work with senior administrators, civil and mechanical engineers, computer scientists and various workers in the business, building and construction industries.

Why choose Electrical Engineering at QUT?

QUT's strong industry links, real-world lecturers and emphasis on practical experience ensures you will be workready upon graduation, with the ability to design and maintain cutting-edge products for the information and communication industries.

You will be exposed to challenging, hands-on practical experience through laboratories and design projects, enabling you to make an immediate contribution to the industry.

Electrical Engineering at QUT is widely respected and allows you to become a member of Engineers Australia and the Institution of Radio and Electronic Engineers.

Is Electrical Engineering for you?

If you are interested in any of the following, you may enjoy a career in Electrical Engineering:

• Working with your hands
• Making things work
• Working with technical equipment.

Other careers to consider

You may also like to consider a career in a related area, which may involve similar interests, such as:

• Aerospace Avionics Engineering
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering.

Career outcomes

Studying Electrical Engineering will lead you to potential careers in the power industry, robotics, manufacturing, mining and bio-engineering.

Career opportunities are also found in the telecommunications industry, mining and transport sector, computer industry and transmission industries.

As an Electrical Engineering graduate you will find employment in service industries, large industrial groups and small innovative private specialist firms.

Further information

Domestic enquiries Telephone: +61 7 3138 1433 Fax: +61 7 3138 1529 Email: bee.enquiries@qut.edu.au

Study options

Undergraduate Study

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
• Double degree options for electrical engineering

The QUT StudyFinder site provides more information on this course