Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering:MJ-EREEH

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

1. 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.
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 accreditation

This major is accredited by Engineers Australia (EA).

EA is the professional body for Engineers in Australia and is also the accrediting body for Engineering degrees within Australia. Graduates from an accredited degree are eligible for EA membership, which is recognised worldwide and provides our graduates with strong employment pathways. The course level outcomes are aligned with the EA Stage 1 Competencies.

Professional recognition

Engineers Australia (EA) has accredited the following Bachelor of Engineering Honours programs at the level of Professional Engineer:

• Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering) [MJ-EREEH]
• Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Industrial Control and Automation Engineering) [MJ-ICAEH]
• Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental Engineering) [MJ-EENGH]

Graduates are eligible to gain graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Full Chartered Professional Engineer status can be obtained with an additional three to five years of work experience.

Please see the Bachelor of Engineering Honours page for your documentation requirements.

Please see the Bachelor of Engineering Honours page for your documentation requirements.