Code SPAAUF
Electrical Engineering Specialisation
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About this Specialisation
This unit set is designed for students interested in electrical engineering and provides the foundations for an engineering technologist career in electrical engineering aligned industries, both in Australia and internationally
This electrical engineering unit set provides graduates with skills in design, manufacture and maintenance of electrical components and electrical systems, and provides the necessary foundation for the completion of the accredited Master of Engineering with an electrical engineering specialisation.
Code SPAAUF
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
Students complete six core units (90 credit points) plus five units from their chosen specialised stream (75 credit points).
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS6154 | Digital Electronics | 15 |
| ENS6160 | Signals and Systems | 15 |
| ENS6146 | Instrumentation and Measurement | 15 |
| ENS5253 | Control Systems | 15 |
| ENS6156 | Analog Electronics | 15 |
| ENS5191 | Electrical Engineering Design | 15 |
And students select ONE specialised stream from below
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS5230 | Electrical Machines and Transformers | 15 |
| ENS5551 | Electrical Networks | 15 |
| ENS5360 | Power Electronics | 15 |
| ENS6143 | Power Systems 1 | 15 |
| Elective Unit | Any Engineering Masters or Honours level unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS5445 | Sustainability and Renewable Energy | 15 |
| ENS5230 | Electrical Machines and Transformers | 15 |
| ENS5551 | Electrical Networks | 15 |
| ENS5360 | Power Electronics | 15 |
| ENS6143 | Power Systems 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS6155 | Microprocessor Systems | 15 |
| ENS5447 | Propagation and Antennas | 15 |
| ENS6162 | Communication Systems 1 | 15 |
| ENS5240 | Industrial Control | 15 |
| Elective Unit | Any Engineering Masters or Honours level unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENS6155 | Microprocessor Systems | 15 |
| ENS5447 | Propagation and Antennas | 15 |
| ENS6162 | Communication Systems 1 | 15 |
| ENS6164 | Wireless Communication | 15 |
| Elective Unit | Any Engineering Masters or Honours level unit | 15 |
For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Reflect critically on a complex body of knowledge, research principles and methods within the electrical engineering discipline to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic electrical engineering situations.
- Apply high level communication and collaboration skills in a professional electrical engineering context.
- Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial electrical engineering project.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Electrical engineers work in a wide range of industries associated with design, manufacture and maintenance of electrical components and electrical or electronic systems.
Possible future job titles
Electrical technologist, Electrical designer, Electrical maintenance technologist, electronic technologist, computer systems technologist, instrumentation technologist, renewable energy technologist