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James Cook University
Douglas campus
1 James Cook Drive Townsville Queensland 4814
Australia
Douglas campus
1 James Cook Drive Townsville Queensland 4814
Australia
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
James Cook University
Course details
CRICOS course code: 085458G
Level of study: Undergraduate
Summary
Prepare yourself for the challenges of today and tomorrow through an engineering course shaped by industry. An outstanding graduate employment rate^ and a strong focus on hands-on skills enables you to be job ready upon graduation.
Build a thorough understanding of engineering fundamentals in your first year. Deepen your knowledge and focus on theoretical and practical learning. You will study a specialised major plus one minor.
Gain hands-on skills through laboratory classes and field trips. Participate in twelve weeks of work placements with industry partners – you may have the opportunity for paid work experience.
Studies culminate in the fourth year with an Honours component — a major engineering project and thesis. You will research a current industry issue and work towards designing a solution.
Become a world-class engineer. JCU engineering graduates are innovative problem solvers, creative designers and applied scientists involved in a variety of industries.
You can choose from five different Engineering majors. The electronic systems and internet of things major is only available at the Cairns campus while all other majors are only available at the Townsville campus.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Learn how to design and maintain electrical energy infrastructure through the application of the electrical principles. You will integrate theory with practice and visit telecommunications companies, power utilities and mines. Build a comprehensive knowledge of electrical materials, circuit theory, single phase and three phase power system modelling and signal processing.
Career Opportunities
A JCU Engineering degree prepares students to work across a broad range of occupations and industries, depending on their chosen major.
Job opportunities include:
Electrical Engineer – design solutions for electronics and electrical infrastructure in industries such as energy, communications, automotive, mining, agriculture, aviation or medical technology
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Course opportunities
Tuition Fees (AUD $):
35,800 Per Year
Start date:
24 February 2020
27 July 2020
27 July 2020
Duration:
4 years
Study mode:
Full time
Address
1 James Cook Drive Townsville Queensland 4814
Australia
James Cook University
Douglas campus1 James Cook Drive Townsville Queensland 4814
Australia
Tuition Fees (AUD $):
35,800 Per Year
Start date:
24 February 2020
27 July 2020
27 July 2020
Duration:
4 years
Study mode:
Full time
Address
Townsville Queensland 4810
Australia
Townsville City Campus
City Arcade, 383 Flinders StreetTownsville Queensland 4810
Australia
Tuition Fees (AUD $):
35,800 Per Year
Start date:
24 February 2020
27 July 2020
27 July 2020
Duration:
4 years
Study mode:
Full time
Address
Cairns Queensland 4870
Australia
Cairns City campus
36 Shields StreetCairns Queensland 4870
Australia
Tuition Fees (AUD $):
35,800 Per Year
Start date:
24 February 2020
27 July 2020
27 July 2020
Duration:
4 years
Study mode:
Full time
Address
Cairns Queensland 4878
Australia
Smithfield Campus
14-88 McGregor RoadCairns Queensland 4878
Australia
Entry criteria
Students are required to complete academic qualification of Australia grade 12 or equivalent. Entry requirements may vary from country to country.
Course Prerequisites: English (4,SA), Maths B (4,SA)
IELTS - 6.0 (no component lower than 6.0); TOEFL (internet based) - 74 (no component less than 18); Pearson (PTE Academic) - 52 (no component less than 52); C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency: 169 (no component less than 169).