Career Readiness
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.
Now and into the future, Australia and the world will need electrical and electronic engineers to work in all areas of industry–from mining and power distribution, to infrastructure, computing, medical technology, defence, communications systems, e-commerce and advanced manufacturing. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic) provides students with the technical knowledge and skills for rewarding careers across this vast vocational range, and is highly regarded by employers. Graduates have secured roles with leading technology companies worldwide–including Google–and with companies across the defence, energy and electronics sectors.
The Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences prepares graduates for a wide variety of industries. Recent graduates have been employed by organisations such as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), United Water, Santos, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Additionally, graduates find work in consulting engineering firms, the pharmaceutical industry, the telecommunications industry, biomedical research industries and institutes, banks and insurance companies, state and federal government agencies, and research and academic organisations all over the world.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Industry Placement
As part of the engineering degree, students are required to complete eight weeks of approved practical experience.
Professional Accreditation
Graduates qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia .
Potential careers
Laser and Photonics Scientist / Engineer,
Machinist,
Manufacturing Engineer,
Medical Device Developer,
Medical Technician,
Asset Manager,
Meteorologist,
Automotive Engineer,
Avionics Engineer,
Biomedical Engineer,
Biotechnologist,
Biotechnology,
Biotechnology Engineer,
Budget Analyst,
Business Data Analyst,
Nanotechnologist,
Network Engineer,
Networking Specialist,
Communications Engineer,
Communications Technologist,
Computational Engineer,
Power Distribution Engineer,
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