Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical (Canberra)

About the course

This Honours degree at UNSW Canberra builds core electrical engineering capability for modern power, electronics and digital systems. You’ll study engineering fundamentals alongside specialised electrical topics, with a focus on practical problem-solving and professional practice. The program is designed to prepare you for engineering work in technology-intensive industries, graduating with a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree in electrical engineering. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers designing, developing and maintaining electrical and electronic systems across government, defence, energy, telecommunications and advanced manufacturing. Typical pathways include electrical engineer, electronics engineer, power systems engineer, control and automation engineer, and systems engineer roles. The degree provides a strong base for professional engineering practice and further specialisation within electrical engineering at bachelor honours level.

Living Costs in Canberra**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)