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Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours), Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
Study Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Flinders
The blend of electrical and electronic engineering and mechanical engineering is exactly what many companies need.
Many companies want engineers that combine the skills of electrical and electronic engineers with those of mechanical engineers. This combined degree takes all the advantages from both degrees, both of them accredited at the professional level.
The interplay between developing solutions in mechanical engineering and the need to understand electrical and electronic engineering is widespread. This degree provides the education to understand both sides.
Why study Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Flinders
- This degree combination is unique in South Australia.
- Our nationally recognised integrated work placement gives you practical industry experience.
- You will develop both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to design and build engineering solutions to both mechanical and electrical and electronic engineering problems.
- Study in world-class facilities in the new technology precinct at Tonsley.
Your career
Electrical and electronic engineers are increasingly in high demand with the technology embedded in most facets of life ranging from electrical power systems and consumer goods through to the sophisticated instrumentation used in electronic circuits, electronic devices, telecommunications and computer systems while mechanical engineering is concerned with the design, construction and operation of machinery. Mechanical engineers are in great demand locally and internationally in a variety of industries.
Potential occupations include:
- graduate mechanical, electronic or electrical engineer
- graduate project engineer (mechanical and/or electrical and electronic)
- process development engineer/scientist
- mechanical and electrical design engineer
- graduate production engineer
- electronic engineer
- electrical power engineer.
Potential employers include:
- design consultancies
- construction companies
- defence industry
- government and universities
- manufacturing
- mining and resources industry.
Professional accreditation/recognition
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
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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.
Study abroad
There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program, and you can undertake your industry placement overseas.
Innovation and
enterprise topics
At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.
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 changes in the global job market.
These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
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).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics).
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through 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.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
Course enquiries
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