Program Overview

As a Murdoch Engineering graduate, you could combine the skills you learn in maths, technology and science with creative thinking and problem solving to develop solutions for a better world. The Bachelor of Engineering Honours at Murdoch has been carefully developed with industry to provide you with the skills you will need in your future career.

As part of the course, you’ll learn from industry experts and gain 450 hours of professional work experience. Engage with industry and learn from experts to build a deep understanding of Engineering technology with a focus on emerging trends in Engineering, sustainability, and industrial needs.

A final Honours year is embedded in this degree, allowing you to apply everything you learn in your first three years of study on an individual research or industry-based project in an area of interest for you. This will let you put what you learn into practice and further your research and applied knowledge skills.

Major: Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering

As the demand for sustainable technology increases, electrical power engineers are expected to play an increasingly important role in our society’s future.

In this course you’ll explore power systems, including power generators and motors, power electronics, renewable energy systems, transmission and distribution systems, and power systems operation. You’ll learn how to effectively design and plan smart power systems to increase the reliability and stability of power supply, and develop models for an interconnected power system to analyse different fault conditions.

3 reasons to study Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering at Murdoch

• Five-star rating and number one university in WA for medium graduate income one year for engineering and technology by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
• Explore renewable energy technologies in our outdoor test area.
• Gain 300 hours of real work experience as part of your degree.

What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• Electrical and electronic circuits
• Power transmission and distribution networks
• Power systems protection, control and safety
• Renewable energy systems
• Electromechanical energy conversion
• Smart power systems design and planning
• Engineering, finance, management, and law