Study Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours)/Master of Engineering Management

Study Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Flinders

Engineer the technology that will power the future. Master management. Change the world.

The electrical and electronic engineering component of this course is a comprehensive, accredited degree providing both a theoretical and a practical basis of electrical and electronic systems, and allows you to specialise in one of four areas; electrical engineering, electronic engineering, computer and network systems or systems and security.

The engineering management component combines the problem-solving and technical design ability of engineering with executive organisational skills and the planning power of business and management.

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Prerequisites

SACE stage two specialist mathematics or mathematical methods or equivalent.

Assumed knowledge

Knowledge of SACE stage two physics or equivalent is assumed.

2024 selection rank

90.00

Guaranteed selection rank

95.00

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244751

Delivery mode

In person:

– Tonsley

Online: No

Duration

5 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2025 : $9,314 (CSP)

Start dates

– March
– July

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244751 (Tonsley)

Why study Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Flinders?

Choose from 3 majors: Advanced Electrical Engineering, Advanced Electronic Engineering, and Electronic Systems and Security.
Our nationally recognised 20-week integrated work placement gives you practical industry experience.
You will develop both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to design and build electrical and electronic systems and devices.
World-class facilities in the new technology precinct at Tonsley.
Gain business management skills that’ll ensure you succeed at every level of the engineering industry.

Your career

With this degree combination, you’ll be creating systems, develop developing software, analysing requirements and managing large engineering. Industrial, commercial, scientific or medical – wherever there are complex problems, you’ll be providing complete solutions.

Potential occupations include:·

electrical engineer
senior lead electrical engineer
sustainability engineer
electrical engineer manager

Potential employers include:

Private IT firms
Government organisations
Automotive and Aerospace companies
Biotech companies

Professional recognition/accreditation

All our Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Graduates meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

study with student engineers of all disciplines and core topics in environmental science, engineering design, professional skills, engineering programming, engineering physics and materials, engineering mechanics, and mathematics
commonality in the first year that means you can transfer between engineering disciplines easily at the end of the year.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

core topics in electrical circuits and machines, engineering mathematics, automation and industrial control, analysis of engineering systems, electronic circuits, sensors and actuators, and computer programming

a choice of 3 majors: Advanced Electrical Engineering, Advanced Electronic Engineering, and Electronic Systems and Security.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

topics in engineering project management together with studies that look at working as a professional engineer

continuation with your chosen major

a 20-week industry placement.

Fourth Honours year

A typical honours year may include:

Study a variety of topics like design for manufacture, sustainable engineering, principles of commercial law, and systems engineering.

Fifth Masters year

A typical masters year may include:

Research methods and your Honours research project are completed in this final year

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience, helping you graduate work-ready.

You'll have the opportunity to undertake a 20-week industry placement as part of your degree. One of the longest work placements offered in Australia, it enables you to work alongside professional engineers tackling real-world problems.
Gain hands-on exposure to the cutting-edge equipment and facilities of Flinders University’s new technology precinct at Tonsley.
Undertake an integrated high-technology design consulting project, putting what you learn into practice.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	99.80	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	93.85	97.25
Lowest rank to receive an offer	76.80	80.80

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2025 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	<5	<5
Vocational education and training (VET) study	0	0
Work and life experience	0	0
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	16	53%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	N/P	N/P
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	5	17%
International Students	0	0
All students	30	100%

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	99.80	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	93.85	97.25
Lowest rank to receive an offer	76.80	80.80

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2025 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	<5	<5
Vocational education and training (VET) study	0	0
Work and life experience	0	0
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	16	53%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	N/P	N/P
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	5	17%
International Students	0	0
All students	30	100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
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Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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244751 (Tonsley)

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Engineering Science.

Pre-requisite pathway

Students who do not meet these prerequisites are advised to commence study in another degree with no prerequisites such as the Bachelor of Engineering Science, and complete MATH1701 to meet the prerequisite. Once you have completed this, you can apply for an internal transfer and subsequently apply for any credit that you may be eligible for from the topics you have already completed.*

*If you would like to take this pathway, please seek course advice from the College of Science and Engineering once you receive your offer to ensure you are enrolling in the correct topics.

How to apply

Select your course.

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Course enquiries

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Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours)/Master of Engineering Management

Study Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Flinders

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