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Bachelor of Engineering Major Power Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 19200
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 10/80
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 21360
  • On-campus
    AUD 24080

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 13
plus 19 x Major courses 19
plus 4 - 9 Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total 32
Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Year 1 Courses:
ELE1301Computer Engineering
ELE1502Electronic Circuits
ELE1801Electrical Technology
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
MEC1201Engineering Materials
Year 2 Courses:
ELE2103Linear Systems and Control
ELE2303Embedded Systems Design
ENG1100Introduction to Engineering Design
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3
Two electives - see Electives
Year 3 Courses:
ELE2504Electronic Design and Analysis
ELE3105Computer Controlled Systems
ELE3305Computer Systems and Communications Protocols
ELE3803Electrical Plant
ELE3805Power Electronics Principles and Applications
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
ENG4104Engineering Problem Solving Simulations
One Elective - see Electives
Year 4 Courses:
ELE2704Electricity Supply Systems
ELE3807Power Systems Analysis
ELE3804Power Systems Protection
ENG3003Engineering Management
ENG4004Engineering Project and Operations Management
ENG4111Research Project Part 1
ENG4112Research Project Part 2
One Elective - See Electives
Practice Courses:
ELE1911Electrical and Electronic Practice A
ELE2912Electrical and Electronic Practice B
ELE2913Electrical and Electronic Practice C
ELE3914Electrical and Electronic Practice D
ELE3915Electrical and Electronic Practice E
ENG1901Engineering Practice 1
ENG3902Professional Practice 1
ENG4903Professional Practice 2
ENG4909Work Experience - Professional
Electives:
CIV1501Engineering Statics
CIV2403Geology and Geomechanics
CIV2605Construction Engineering
ELE3107Signal Processing
ELE3307Real Time Systems
ENV2201Land Studies
GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
MEC2106Introduction to Thermo-Fluids
MEC4104Energy Technology

Other majors

The other majors for the Bachelor of Engineering are: Agricultural, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Environmental, Instrumentation Control, Mechanical and Mechatronic.