Pathways
TAFE students may articulate into the degree program. Students who have
completed a TAFE Advanced Diploma in a related discipline will be granted up to
96 CP (credit points) of exemption; which is equivalent to 1 year of full time study.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Engineers Australia has granted full recognition for the Bachelor of Engineering in
Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Recognition is a requirement for Graduate Membership of Engineers Australia and
for equivalent membership of many overseas engineering institutions.
OVERSEAS EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Victoria University has student exchange agreements with universities around the
world including: – the USA, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom as well as European
and Asian countries.
Students who study abroad gain the experience of living in a different culture and
environment, develop a greater sense of self-responsibility, independence and a
wider cultural understanding. Overseas study can also assist in the development
of a clearer perception of a future career in Engineering as well as a stronger
determination to succeed.
contact us
The Faculty of HEALTH,
ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
Victoria University
St Albans Campus
PO BOX 14428 Melbourne Vic 8001
Phone: 03 9919 4703
Fax: 03 9919 4908
Email: hes@vu.edu.au
vu.edu.au/hes
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This publication is an information document for prospective students of Victoria University.
Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is
accurate, however it may be subject to change, May 2012. 7578.03.12.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For specific information relating to courses, entry requirements and application
procedures, please visit the web site for international students:
www.vu.edu.au/international
OR
Victoria University International (VUI) on +61 3 9919 1164
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students entering on completion of VCE must have units 3 and 4, with a study
score of at 20 in English (any) and in Mathematical Methods or Specialist
Mathematics. TAFE Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas in Engineering and
Technology study areas are also accepted.
ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC
ENGINEERING
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications should be made through VTAC:
40 Park Street, South Melbourne, 3205
PHONE: 03 9690 7977
WEB: www.vtac.edu.au
www.vu.edu.au/admissions or e-mailing admissions@vu.edu.au
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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL
AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
VU COURSE CODE: EBDE (4 YEAR COURSE) VTAC CODE: 40781 CRICOS NO: 002860F
Why choose VU?
Why choose this course? Employment opportunities
•VU works with major employers in Victoria.
Students can find employment within a range of industries, such as:
•VU is the only university in Victoria which allows students to learn through Problem
1. Communications Engineering
•Design and manage systems that communicate through: optical fibres, satellites,
mobile phones and the Internet.
•Design equipment to entertain through: radio, television and multimedia.
Based Learning throughout all study year levels of the course.
•A majority of our teaching staff have had extensive industrial experience adding to
the realistic and practical nature of the student learning experience.
•VU has one of the best teacher to student ratios in Australian Universities.
•Our graduates practical knowledge and ability to make an immediate and
effective contribution in a professional engineering position is well regarded by
employers.
2. Power Engineering
•Responsible for generating electricity and distributing it to power our homes and
industry.
•The development of renewable energy sources and co-generation schemes
•The design and management of industrial machines and electrical locomotives
3. Microelectronics Engineering
•A group of technologies that integrate multiple devices onto a small silicon chip
as found in computers or mobile phone.
•Microelectronics also enables other sciences such as medicine to advance.
4. Embedded Systems
Design and build microprocessor based controllers for intelligent equipment and
machines such as automobile engine management systems, internet modems
and routers, robotic controllers through to everyday consumer goods such as
smart washing machines, microwave ovens and electronic game consoles.
•25% of learning at VU is directed towards learning in the Workplace and
Community (LiWC) adding to the practical nature of our graduates.
What is PBL?
Problem Based Learning – students form small teams and work together on reallife industry and community problems. This real-world learning begins from the first
semester of first year, so you’re applying theory to practice all the way through your
study.
With training like this, VU engineering graduates are not only technically skilled, but
great team players with hands-on experience and excellent communication skills.
What is an engineer?
Electrical and Electronic Engineers: –
COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
SEM 1
Engineering Mathematics 1
Engineering Physics 1
Engineering and the
Community
Problem Solving for Engineers
SEM 2
Engineering Mathematics 2
Engineering Physics 2
Engineering Computing
Introduction to Engineering Design
SEM 1
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC
CIRCUITS
DIGITAL & COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Engineering Design and Practice 2A
SEM 2
LINEAR SYSTEMS WITH MATLAB APPLICATIONS
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
Engineering Design and Practice 2B
SEM 1
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
SYSTEMS & APPLICATIONS
Engineering Design and Practice 3A
SEM 2
ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND CONTROL
EMBEDDED AND NETWORKED SYSTEMS
Engineering Design and Practice 3B
YEAR 3
• Are responsible for electricity generation and distribution
• Design complex electronic equipment
Streams
• Manage large industrial manufacturing plant
• Research and develop new energy sources
POWER ENGINEERING
• D esign and manage our communications infrastructure including telephones,
MICRO ELECTRONICS
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
radio, TV and the internet
SEM 1
Stream unit 1
ANALOGUE AND OPTOELECTRONICS
Engineering Design and Practice 4A
SEM 2
Stream unit 2
Elective
Engineering Design and Practice 4B
YEAR 4