Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Single Major) (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)

About the course

UOW’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Single Major) (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) prepares you to design and manage electrical and electronic systems used in modern technologies. You’ll build strong engineering foundations and apply them through practical, on-campus study. The degree develops professional skills for solving real-world technical problems in electrical and electronics engineering at honours bachelor level. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across power, electronics, communications and automation industries. Common pathways include electrical, electronics, telecommunications, control systems, embedded systems, signal processing and renewable energy engineering, as well as project or product management. This honours bachelor degree supports careers in electrical and electronics engineering in sectors ranging from utilities and manufacturing to robotics and emerging technologies. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Entry requirements

ATAR-SR 80 (or IBAS 30.25).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)