Work as an electrical or electronic engineer

Exciting developments in this field offer excellent career opportunities. This includes advancements in energy generation, distribution, automation and control as well as electronic instrumentation, devices, sensors and communication technologies.

What you will study

In this flexible degree you’ll develop expertise in the analysis, design, implementation, and operation of electrical and electronic devices, systems, and services.

RMIT University is ranked among the world’s top 100 universities in electrical and electronic engineering (2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject).

This degree will equip you to work at the cutting-edge of developments in:

electrical energy generation and distribution
automation
control
instrumentation
computing technologies
electronic circuit design and fabrication
microsystem and information technology
communication and network engineering

You will also enhance your professional skills in research, problem-solving, communication, teamwork and leadership.

Graduates can find work in a range of industries including electrical engineering, electronic engineering, power generation and distribution, aerospace, automotive, computer, telecommunications, manufacturing, resources and defence.

Additional campus information

All lectures take place at the Melbourne City campus. Some elective courses require the lab classes to be run at specialised facilities at the Bundoora campus.

Career

Exciting developments in this field offer excellent career opportunities. These developments include advancements in energy generation, distribution, automation and control, as well as electronic instrumentation, devices, sensors and telecommunications technologies.

Career outlook

In the private sector, graduates work in the design, manufacture, and supply of engineering devices, systems, and services. They work as technical experts, technical or business managers, or executive officers. You could start up your own business in local and global markets or undertake higher studies by research.

In the public sector, graduates develop essential services for the community in areas such as telecommunications, networks, energy, transportation, security, defence, health, education, emergency services and environmental protection.