The Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Information Engineering) (Honours) is a four-year, AQF Level 8 undergraduate degree designed to equip students with technical, problem-solving, and communication skills for the high-demand field of electrical and information engineering. The program covers key areas including electrical circuits, energy conversion, signals and systems, programming, data science, and artificial intelligence, and is typically developed in close collaboration with local engineering industry leaders. The Honours component involves a high-level thesis or research project that deepens disciplinary expertise and prepares graduates for professional or postgraduate pathways. The degree is accredited by Engineers Australia, meaning graduates qualify for professional membership and can practise as engineers throughout Australia and internationally.

The course blends a solid foundation in electronics, physics, mathematics, and computer programming in its early years, before progressing into specialised study of power systems, telecommunications, embedded systems, control theory, and information engineering. Students learn to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems concerned with the generation and transmission of information and electric power, as well as the design and testing of electrical and electronic devices, circuits, and systems. An emphasis is placed on underlying principles and techniques so that graduates are equipped with lifelong learning skills and can adapt to new and emerging technologies throughout their careers.

Graduates are sought after by a wide range of employers across Australia and globally, including energy utilities, telecommunications companies, mining and resources firms, defence contractors, government agencies, construction and infrastructure companies, technology start-ups, and consulting engineering practices. Employers include organisations such as Ausgrid, APA Group, Telstra, BHP, BAE Systems Australia, Aurecon, WSP, and government bodies such as the Australian Signals Directorate and the Department of Defence.

Domestic applicants are typically required to have completed Year 12 (or equivalent) with a competitive ATAR, generally ranging from approximately 75 to 95 depending on the institution and campus. Most providers require prerequisite subjects in Mathematics (typically at an advanced or specialist level, such as Mathematics Methods or Mathematics Specialist ATAR) and at least one science subject, most commonly Physics, Chemistry, or both. Applicants who do not fully meet prerequisite subject requirements may be able to make up the deficit through bridging units in first year. Those with completed or partially completed TAFE qualifications, diplomas, or prior degrees may be eligible for advanced standing or credit transfers. Mature-age applicants and those with significant relevant work experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis by many institutions.

For international applicants, English language proficiency is required, typically demonstrated through IELTS (overall band of 6.0 to 6.5, with no sub-band below 6.0), TOEFL, or equivalent tests. Academic qualifications from overseas are assessed against Australian standards, and applicants may be required to provide certified transcripts and translations. Some institutions accept International Baccalaureate (IB) scores, typically in the range of 30 to 35 points, as an alternative to ATAR. Pathways programs and foundation year options are available at many universities for students who do not directly meet entry requirements.

A key additional requirement at many universities is the completion of a minimum number of days of approved engineering work experience (commonly 60 days or more) during the degree as a condition of graduation, in line with Engineers Australia accreditation standards. Students are responsible for organising and funding their work experience placements, though universities provide industry networks and career services to assist. No portfolio or audition is required for this degree; admission is based purely on academic merit and prerequisite subject completion.