Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power) Honours

Program Overview

This Electrical Power Engineering program provides a comprehensive foundation in electrical engineering principles, with a focus on power systems, electronics, and control systems. Students will develop skills in design, analysis, and problem-solving, preparing them for careers in various industries, including power utilities, renewable energy, and manufacturing. The program also offers opportunities for practical experience through an engineering practicum and a final-year project.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1 - Semester 1

• ENS1154 Introduction to Engineering (15 credit points)
• ENS1115 Materials and Manufacturing (15 credit points)
• ENM1102 Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design (15 credit points)
• MAT1250 Mathematics 1 (15 credit points)

Year 1 - Semester 2

• ENS1101 Engineering Mechanics (15 credit points)
• ENS1180 Introduction to Energy and Resource Engineering (15 credit points)
• ENS1253 Electrical Engineering Fundamentals (15 credit points)
• MAT1251 Mathematics 2 (15 credit points)

Year 2 - Semester 1

• ENM2104 Instrumentation and Measurement (15 credit points)
• ENS2456 Digital Electronics (15 credit points)
• ENS3551 Electrical Networks (15 credit points)
• ENS2120 Engineering Systems (15 credit points)

Year 2 - Semester 2

• CSP2151 Programming Fundamentals (15 credit points)
• ENS2160 Thermodynamics (15 credit points)
• ENS3553 Signals and Systems (15 credit points)
• ENS2457 Analog Electronics (15 credit points)

Year 3 - Semester 1

• ENS5360 Power Electronics (15 credit points)
• ENS2159 Engineering Innovation and Ethics (15 credit points)
• ENS5253 Control Systems (15 credit points)
• ENS3554 Data Communications and Computer Networks (15 credit points)

Year 3 - Semester 2

• ENS5191 Electrical Engineering Design (15 credit points)
• ENS3206 Power Systems 1 (15 credit points)
• ENS5230 Electrical Machines and Transformers (15 credit points)
• ENS5240 Industrial Control (15 credit points)

Year 4 - Semester 1

• ENS5111 Engineering Practicum (15 credit points)
• ENS5361 Power Systems 2 (15 credit points)
• ENS3555 Communication Systems 1 (15 credit points)
• ENS4152 Project Development (15 credit points)

OR

• ENS5145 Engineering Honours Thesis 1 (15 credit points)
• Elective Unit (15 credit points)

Year 4 - Semester 2

• ENS5543 Engineering Management (15 credit points)
• ENS5445 Sustainability and Renewable Energy (15 credit points)
• ENS4253 Engineering Project (15 credit points)

OR

• ENS5146 Engineering Honours Thesis 2 (15 credit points)
• Elective Unit (15 credit points)

RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES

• ENS2257 Microprocessor Systems (15 credit points)
• ENS2170 Principles of Industrial Maintenance (15 credit points)
• ENM3218 Fluid Mechanics (15 credit points)
• ENS3556 Wireless Communication (15 credit points)
• ENS5204 Real-Time Embedded Systems (15 credit points)
• ENS5447 Propagation and Antennas (15 credit points)
• ENS5130 Advanced Industrial Control (15 credit points)
• ENS5251 Digital Signal Processing (15 credit points)
• ENS5444 Telecommunication Networks (15 credit points)
• ENS5442 Robotics 1 (15 credit points)
• ENS5542 Communication Systems 2 (15 credit points)

Careers:

Electrical power engineers have diverse employment opportunities in most sectors of industry, including public utilities, renewable energy, mining and resource, manufacturing, defence, aerospace, chemical and pharmaceutical, and consulting.

Possible future job titles:

• Electrical Engineer
• Power Systems Engineer
• Electrical Power Engineer