Overview

Electrical engineering is the central discipline involved in communications, including civil aviation and the deep space network, as well as in the medical field. Our electrical engineers are improving lives by developing systems and instrumentation for bionic vision, hearing technologies and life-support systems.

Electrical engineers design and build electronic devices on all scales – from nanoelectronics to nationwide power grids. At Melbourne, our electrical engineers are developing energy-efficient telecommunication systems, smart workwear for people working in harsh conditions, and sensor networks that monitor the environment.

Through this Science - Electrical Engineering Systems program at University of Melbourne you’ll develop an understanding of mathematical modelling and abstraction, problem-solving and design skills as a basis for understanding electrical phenomena, and the ability to construct simulations and laboratory experiments.

You’ll learn to apply your knowledge of mathematics and electrical phenomena to solve problems in areas such as telecommunications, monitoring and automation, energy distribution, and digital computing.

Career

After completing this major plus a Master of Engineering, you’ll be ready to move into a rewarding engineering career.

Our graduates have job titles such as

electrical
electronic
hardware systems
telecommunications engineer

They are also employed as

project managers
technical specialists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrical Network Analysis and Design
Electrical Device Modelling
Signals and Systems
Electronic System Implementation
Engineering Modelling and Design
Engineering Mathematics
Digital Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering View 57 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 002153M

Lowest Selection Rank 2023 - 85.00 GUIDE ONLY

Lowest ATAR selected 2023 - 74.65 GUIDE ONLY
Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/ Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics; OR A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in both Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

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Tuition Fees

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51844 AUD / year

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National: Commonwealth supported places (CSP)

Living costs

Melbourne

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1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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