The Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power) Honours is a four-year, AQF Level 8 undergraduate degree that equips students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the generation, transmission, distribution, and management of electrical power systems. The course builds a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, circuit theory, analogue and digital electronics, and engineering design in the early years, before transitioning into specialist electrical power topics such as power systems analysis, power electronics, high-voltage equipment, energy conversion, renewable energy integration, smart grids, and electrical machines. Students develop both the theoretical rigour and hands-on capabilities needed to work across Australia's rapidly evolving energy landscape, from legacy infrastructure to cutting-edge renewables and grid modernisation projects. The degree is accredited by Engineers Australia, is internationally recognised under the Washington Accord, and graduates meet the academic requirements to pursue Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.

This course is designed for students who are passionate about engineering solutions for real-world energy challenges. Graduates are equipped to work across a broad range of industries including electricity utilities, mining and resources, renewable energy developers, defence, transport infrastructure, telecommunications, construction, and government. Major employers in Australia include energy network operators, state-owned utilities, resource companies, large engineering consultancies, defence contractors, and renewable energy project developers. The Honours component distinguishes graduates as research-capable professionals, with the final year typically involving a substantial thesis or capstone project that mirrors the complexity and expectations of the professional engineering workplace.

Domestic applicants typically require an ATAR (or equivalent state-based selection rank) ranging from approximately 70 to 85+, depending on the institution and competitiveness of intake. Prerequisites commonly include Units 3 and 4 of Mathematics Methods (or equivalent) and, ideally, Physics or Engineering Studies — applicants without Physics may be required to complete a bridging unit in their first year of study. High-achieving students at the upper end of the ATAR range will be competitive for entry at more selective institutions. Alternative entry pathways are available for mature-age applicants, those with TAFE qualifications, vocational diplomas in engineering technology, or prior university study, with selection ranks in these cases calculated from GPA equivalents. Some institutions also accept the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) for applicants without recent secondary schooling. Many providers offer a general first-year engineering program that allows students to confirm or change their specialisation before penalty.

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency, typically through IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 6.0–6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT, or equivalent. Applicants who have completed a significant portion of their prior tertiary education at an Australian institution in English may be exempt from language testing. Most programmes also require completion of at least 60 days (or equivalent hours) of suitable engineering work experience as part of the degree, which aligns with Engineers Australia's accreditation requirements for Work Integrated Learning. Pathway programs, including Bachelor of Technology degrees or diploma-to-degree articulation arrangements, provide additional entry routes for students who do not initially meet the direct-entry academic requirements.