Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) (Honours)

About the course

This honours degree prepares you to design and deliver modern electrical and electronic systems for high-impact sectors such as defence, clean energy and advanced technology. You’ll build strong foundations in engineering practice and progress to applied, industry-relevant problem solving across electronics, power and emerging technologies. Study is delivered in person at Flinders’ Tonsley and City campuses as a four-year Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in electrical engineering.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles designing and managing electrical, electronic and systems solutions across defence, space, energy and smart-city infrastructure. Typical pathways include systems or electrical engineer, electronics design engineer, smart grid or renewable energy specialist, and roles supporting autonomous platforms and mission-critical technologies. The degree supports careers with organisations in defence industry, utilities, technology firms and infrastructure providers, as a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in Engineering – Electrical.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)