The Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) is a four-year, AQF Level 8 undergraduate degree that equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop, manufacture and manage complex electrical and electronic systems. The degree spans two closely related disciplines: electrical engineering, which deals with large-scale power systems, renewable energy and electric motors, and electronic engineering, which focuses on lower-voltage systems such as computer hardware, communication networks, embedded systems and integrated circuits. Together, these disciplines underpin technologies critical to modern life — from smart grids and autonomous vehicles to telecommunications, defence systems and medical devices. Students gain a strong foundation in mathematics, physics and engineering science, progressively moving into advanced technical topics, professional practice and a substantial final-year research or capstone project.

This degree is designed for students who have a passion for technology, innovation and problem-solving, and who want to build the systems and devices that shape the modern world. Typical specialisations available within the degree include power systems, control systems, signal processing, embedded systems, communications, robotics and mechatronics, renewable energy, biomedical engineering, computer engineering and cybersecurity. The Honours component integrates research methodology throughout the final year, preparing graduates for both industry and postgraduate study. The degree is accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer and is internationally recognised through the Washington Accord, enabling graduates to work in engineering roles around the world.

Graduates are in demand across a wide range of Australian industries and sectors. Key employers include energy and utilities companies, telecommunications providers, mining and resources firms, defence contractors, manufacturing companies, government agencies, infrastructure developers, transport and logistics organisations, healthcare technology companies and consultancy firms. Australia's ongoing energy transition, digital transformation and infrastructure investment are creating strong and sustained demand for qualified electrical and electronic engineers across all major cities and regions.

For domestic students, entry to this degree is primarily based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or its state equivalent selection rank. Competitive ATARs for this degree typically range from approximately 70 to 90+, depending on the institution and the demand for places in a given year. Most Australian universities guarantee an offer to applicants who meet or exceed a published ATAR threshold, provided all subject prerequisites are also satisfied. Adjustment factors — including subject adjustments for high-scoring results in Mathematics and Science, equity access schemes, and recognition of relevant prior study — can improve an applicant's effective selection rank. Applicants with prior tertiary qualifications (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees or partial bachelor-level study) are assessed on their academic GPA rather than their ATAR, and may receive credit towards the degree for relevant completed study.

Subject prerequisites are a critical entry requirement across virtually all Australian providers. The most commonly required or strongly recommended Year 12 subjects are Mathematics (at the level of Mathematical Methods or equivalent) and one or more Science subjects such as Physics or Chemistry. Some institutions list English as a mandatory prerequisite. Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisite may be able to gain entry via a bridging or enabling program, or through a general entry pathway that provides foundational mathematics before transitioning into the core degree. Mature-age applicants and those with significant relevant work experience in technical fields may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

International students must satisfy English language proficiency requirements, typically demonstrated through IELTS (usually an overall score of 6.0–6.5, with no subtest below 6.0), TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or equivalent tests. International applicants are assessed on the basis of their completed secondary qualifications translated to an Australian equivalent. Once enrolled, all students are required to complete a minimum of 60 days (approximately 12 weeks) of approved engineering work experience as part of the degree's practical component — this is a requirement for Engineers Australia accreditation and must be fulfilled prior to graduation.