Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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A four-year honours degree preparing students for careers in electrical and electronic engineering, including workplace experience and a focus on electrical power, electronics, embedded systems, and telecommunications.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 4 years
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Develop advanced knowledge in electrical and electronic engineering
Acquire expertise in areas such as power systems, electronics, embedded systems, and telecommunications.
Solve complex engineering problems
Learn to apply innovative engineering solutions to real-world challenges in various industries.
Gain practical workplace experience
Complete 800 hours of supervised work placement in industry, gaining understanding of standard engineering practices.
What You're Signing Up For
Study the Electrical and Electronic Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at AUT to develop advanced problem-solving skills in electrical, electronic, and telecommunications engineering. Gain practical experience through 800 hours of supervised industry work and a final-year research project. The programme covers power generation, embedded digital systems, renewable energy, automation, and communication systems, equipping graduates for industry roles and further postgraduate study.
Course Content
- Introduction to Sustainable Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics I, II, III
- Engineering Mechanics
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- Programming Concepts and Techniques
- Collaborative Practices
- Engineering Materials
- Electrical Power Engineering
- Introduction to Microcontrollers
- Signals, Circuits and Systems
- Engineering Management
- Renewable Energy: Generation, Storage and Utilisation
- Electronics Project
- Analogue and Digital Systems
- Instrumentation and Control Systems
- Embedded System Design
- Power System Analysis and Design
- Engineering Numerical Techniques and Statistical Analysis
- Communication Engineering
- Engineering Design Innovation Project
- Machines and Drives
- Data Engineering and AI
- Final Year Research Project (Parts A and B)
- Innovation and Research Management
- Level 8 Electives: Wireless Systems, Sustainable Energy Systems, Digital Control, Electrical Design and Protection, Power Systems in Quality Management, Digital Signal Processing
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
Subject recommendations: Chemistry, Digital Technologies, English, Mathematics, Physics
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Power Generation and Distribution
Telecommunications
Automation
Embedded Systems
Future employment opportunities might be
Electronic engineer
Embedded system engineer
Power engineer
Engineering consultant
Electrical engineer
Telecommunications engineer/ICT consultant
Software engineer
Aeronautical engineer
Aerospace engineer
System engineer
Automation engineer
Research engineer
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