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.

Why Electrical Engineering?

We discuss how to become an electrical engineer and why here.

52883WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)


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


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 18 Months
Course Type
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Electrical Engineering
Intake Dates
7 July 2026

52888WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)


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


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 24 Months
Course Type
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Electrical Engineering
Intake Dates
1 September 2026
Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Automation
Duration
  • 18 Months
Course Type
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
Intake Dates
1 September 2026

52894WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)


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


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Renewable Energy
  • Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 24 Months
Course Type
  • Advanced Diploma
  • Electrical Engineering
Intake Dates
7 July 2026

52910WA Graduate Certificate in Hydrogen Engineering and Management


Hydrogen has become a significant player in energy production and distribution, offering both exciting possibilities and persistent challenges. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Renewable Energy
  • Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 6 Months
Course Type
  • Vocational Graduate Certificate
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
Intake Dates
6 October 2026

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering


Prepare for the future of engineering with this industry-aligned Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, combining hands-on learning with theory across renewable energy, automation, and power systems. Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 24 Months
Course Type
  • Associate Degrees
  • Electrical Engineering
Intake Dates
20 July 2026

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)


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


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 3 Years Full-Time
Course Type
  • Bachelors
  • Electrical Engineering
Intake Dates
20 July 2026

Doctor of Engineering


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


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
Duration
  • 36 Months
Course Type
  • Doctor of Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Data Comms & Industrial IT
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Industrial Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control
  • Mechanical Engineering
Intake Dates
20 July 2026

Graduate Certificate in Power Engineering


Identify, critically analyze and creatively solve specialized professional engineering problems in power system analysis, power system safety and protection, system stability analysis and power quality and mitigation Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 6 Months
Course Type
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Graduate Certificate
Intake Dates
29 June 2026
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