Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering:MJ-EREE

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

1. Five-star rating for student support, median graduate starting salary and learner engagement for engineering and technology.*
   *Source: Good Universities Guide 2022.
   
2. Explore renewable energy technologies in our outdoor test area.
3. 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

Your future career

Graduating with a major in Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering will open the doors to a wide range of career opportunities across the engineering and power industry sectors. Careers could include:

• Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Power Systems Operator and Designer
• Electrical Power Systems Planner and Analyst
• High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) Engineer
• Energy Systems Designer

Professional recognition

This major can be used to meet the continuing professional education requirements of engineering technologists in the areas related to electrical engineering.