There is scarcely an aspect of modern life that is not dependent on electrical energy. Electrical engineering skills and knowledge are critical in a wide range of industries ranging from power, oil and gas, water utilities, process plants, mining, manufacturing, and defense.
EIT’s School of Electrical Engineering will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the demands of the modern power industry.
Key subjects in EIT's School of Electrical Engineering include power generation, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, automation, rotating machinery, power electronics, earthing and safety regulations, electrical documentation and drawings, AC and DC machines, circuit breakers, transformers, energy efficiency, power systems protection, DC and AC emergency power supplies, electrical wiring regulations, high voltage supplies, and power quality.
Through a scientific and practical approach, the Battery Energy Storage and Applications course introduces the fundamental principles of electrochemical energy storage in batteries and highlights the current and future scenarios where batteries are used for energy storage. Learn more
Learn the fundamentals of Clean Fuel Technology – Ultra Low Sulphur Fuels. The 3 months’ long course covers oil refinery operations, hydrotreating, and other aspects of process plant operation. Learn more
Learn the fundamentals of building an electric vehicle, the components involved, and the applications of electric vehicles in this 3 months online short course. Learn more
Graduate Diploma of Engineering are shorter postgraduate qualifications that run for 11 months only, and great choice for those wishing to advance their career. The 8 units are drawn from the relevant Master’s degree program and will introduce students to advanced and complex problems of the relevant discipline.
Students who successfully complete one of EIT Graduate Diplomas can convert them into a full Master’s degree with only an additional year of study. Learn more
Delivered with a strong practical focus. It covers a variety of skills required to work in the electrical power supply industry, such as electrical technology fundamentals, rotating machinery and transformers, energy efficiency, earthing and safety regulations, and operation and maintenance of electrical equipment. Learn more
Designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the basics of electrical engineering. The course mainly focusses on earthing, bonding, lightning, and surge protection. The objectives cover the basic principles and importance of earthing, how to test/earth certain equipment, the different types of earthing system in depth, followed by lightning and surge protection on various locations. Learn more
Upon completion of this undergraduate certificate, you will be able to apply engineering mathematics, electrical circuit theory and analysis, electronic fundamentals and AC/DC motor fundamentals that have been contextualized for engineering applications. Learn more
Hydrogen energy short course designed for engineers and professionals interested in working within the developing Hydrogen Industry. The course covers Hydrogen production methods with an emphasis on electrolysis, Hydrogen storage methods and technologies, and the process of electrical energy generation from hydrogen by using fuel cell technology. Learn more
This course covers various renewable energy systems that are popular in industry (solar, wind and hydro power) and explores the operation and control of renewable integration. We also cover hydrogen, geothermal, biomass and tidal energy, and equip with practical skills of renewable system modelling and simulation. Learn more
Use engineering practices and key research methodology to evaluate problems, use appropriate data acquisition and analysis to propose novel solutions to engineering problems. Learn more
Graduate Certificate in Power System Analysis and Design will provide you with an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills to analyze power systems, stability of systems, power quality analysis and earthing/grounding and protection of electrical systems. Learn more
Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering (DEng) will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge. Learn more
This graduate certificate will equip you with the necessary skills to enhance your career in the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry. Learn more
This course explores the use of big data & data analytics in electricity grids using applied industry focused case studies. Learn more
Designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain practical skills and knowledge in the control, protection, and facility planning systems within substation design Learn more
Professional development course is designed for engineers and technicians who need practical skills and knowledge in substation design. Learn more
EIT’s Advanced Diploma of ESI – Power Systems provides the practical skills and knowledge required to work in the electricity supply industry. Learn more
Skills for implementing and utilizing engineering solutions to lighting design and illumination and designing complex lighting systems Learn more
You will gain skills and knowledge in the latest advanced technologies in power generation through renewable energy technologies Learn more
designed for engineers and technicians who need to gain a Practical understanding of power distribution, switch gear, power cables, transformers, power factor correction, earthing, lightning protection, and network studies. Learn more
Delivered with a strong practical focus and covers a variety of skills required in the mining operations industry. Learn more
Designed for engineers and technicians who need to update their skills and knowledge in the latest electrical and instrumentation technologies, as applied to the oil and gas industry. Learn more
This professional development course is designed for engineers and technicians who need a strong understanding of the AS/NZS 3000 standard. Learn more
Designed for engineers and technicians who need practical skills and knowledge in understanding power system protection, including how to calculate fault currents, and select relays and associated instrument transformers appropriate to each typical system or equipment. Learn more
Designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand the basics of electrical engineering, the fundamentals of electrical design, and how to integrate electrical engineering knowledge into the other disciplines within a corporation. Learn more
Delivered with a strong practical focus. It covers a variety of skills required to work in the electrical power supply industry, such as electrical technology fundamentals, rotating machinery and transformers, energy efficiency, earthing and safety regulations, and operation and maintenance of electrical equipment. Learn more
Delivered with a strong practical focus and covers a variety of skills such as electrical engineering, instrumentation and control engineering. Learn more
Designed for engineers and technicians who need practical knowledge regarding the application, installation, maintenance, and testing issues relating to low, medium, and high voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and transformers. Learn more
It covers a variety of skills such as electrical technology fundamentals, rotating machinery and transformers, energy efficiency, earthing and safety regulations, and operation and maintenance of electrical equipment. Learn more
Designed for engineers and technicians who work in the electrical field and avoiding arc flash incidents and ensuring safety in the event of an arc flash. Learn more
Upon completion of this undergraduate certificate, you will have fundamental knowledge, skills, and understanding of the electrical engineering discipline. Learn more
This practical qualification will ensure you graduate job-ready as an electrical engineering technologist in many industries such as power generation and supply, communications and media, computer systems, and robotics. Learn more
Practical qualification will ensure you graduate job-ready as an electrical engineering technologist in many industries such as power generation and supply, communications and media, computer systems, and robotics. Learn more
A comprehensive qualification for Design, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Engineers who are looking for a career in the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry. Learn more
The program will also cover the automation, protection and control components that contribute to the high level of reliability expected from modern power systems. Learn more
Developed by electrical and renewable energy experts, will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the demands of the modern power industry. Learn more
Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering (DEng) will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge. Learn more