Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications) Honours

About the course

This honours degree combines electronics and communications engineering, building capability in analogue and digital circuit design and the development of communication systems and networks. You’ll study core engineering science, digital signal processing, radio, fibre-optic and microwave communications, networking, and cellular/wireless technologies, with strong practical problem solving, teamwork and project work. This is a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in Engineering – Electrical.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional practice across electronics and communications engineering, applying skills in circuit and system design, signal processing and modern wired and wireless communications. Typical work spans telecommunications and networking, radio and microwave systems, fibre optics, embedded and digital hardware, and technology project delivery in industry and government. This is a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in Engineering – Electrical. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Entry requirements

80 Indicative ATAR. ECU admission and English language requirements apply.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)