Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical (Canberra)

Future careers in Defence

Studying electrical engineering will equip you with the skills needed to drive innovation across Defence, telecommunications, and renewable energy. You'll gain expertise in designing, developing and managing advanced technologies that make systems safer, more efficient, and connected. With this degree, you’ll be prepared to tackle challenges in satellite communications, robotics and sustainable energy, helping to shape the future through secure, resilient and intelligent technology.

With accreditation from Engineers Australia, you’ll be ready to embark on a career in Australia and around the world from the moment you graduate.

Whether your path leads to the Navy, Army, or Air Force, electrical engineers play a crucial role in managing and advancing complex systems and cutting-edge technology.

Navy

As a Navy graduate, you’ll become a technical authority on electrical and electronic systems on board. You could be responsible for critical equipment, including communication systems, navigation systems, radar, sonar and more. Electrical engineering in the Navy offers exciting roles like:

• Aircraft Electronics Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Electronics Engineer Submariner
• Nuclear Submarine Officer

Army

In the Army, you’ll gain experience in a range of electrical systems within the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) or other Corps. You could work in mobile and static workshops, headquarters, or procurement, managing and maintaining technology across armoured vehicles, communications systems and automated defence systems. Army roles for electrical engineers include:

• Avionics Engineer
• Mechatronic and Electrical Engineer
• Army Officer

Air Force

As an Air Force graduate, you’ll support and maintain essential systems that keep operations running smoothly. Your skills will contribute to the maintenance of aircraft avionics, radar, and weapons technology, playing a critical role in mission readiness and performance. Careers in the Air Force include:

• Armament Engineer
• Electronics Engineer - Aviation
• Electronics Engineer - Networks

Future careers in non-Defence roles

Graduates with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Honours) are entering an exciting and rapidly evolving field, driven by advancements in renewable energy, telecommunications and automation.

With Australia’s ongoing shift towards clean energy and net-zero emissions, the demand for electrical engineers has surged, especially in areas like infrastructure and sustainable power solutions. In the next five years, jobs are predicted to grow by 9.5% thanks to significant investment in green energy projects and infrastructure.

Graduates will be in demand in industries as diverse as energy, aerospace, manufacturing and beyond, where they’ll play a critical role in building the resilient and sustainable systems of tomorrow.

Potential civilian roles:

• Automation Engineer
• Broadcast Engineer
• Building Services Engineer
• Communications Engineer
• Control Systems Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Energy Consultant
• Instrumentation Engineer
• Maintenance Engineer
• Mechatronics Engineer
• Power Systems Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Research Engineer
• Robotics Engineer
• Signal Processing Engineer
• Software Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Telecommunications Engineer

Alumni testimonial

“There are so many great things about studying at UNSW Canberra: a fantastic library, a small campus (it’s hard to get lost), state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and small class sizes, to name a few. The best thing is the people. The teaching staff and other students are friendly and supportive. This creates a safe and productive learning environment where students can succeed.”

Jane Millward, Electrical Engineering student

Engineers Australia