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.

Graduate Certificate in Power System Analysis and Design


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


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

Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Electrical Systems)


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


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

On-Campus – Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering


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


Location
  • Perth
Delivery Mode
  • On-Campus
  • On-Campus Electrical Engineering
  • Associate Degree
Duration
  • 24 Months
Course Type
  • Associate Degrees
  • Electrical Engineering
Intake Dates
15 February 2027

On-Campus – Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)


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
  • Perth
  • Melbourne
Delivery Mode
  • On-Campus
  • Bachelors
  • On-Campus Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 3 Years Full-Time
Course Type
  • Bachelors
  • Electrical Engineering
Intake Dates
27 July 2026

On-Campus – 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
  • Perth
  • Melbourne
Delivery Mode
  • On-Campus
Duration
  • 36 Months
Course Type
  • Doctor of Engineering
Intake Dates
27 July 2026

On-Campus Master of Engineering – Applied Research (Electrical Systems)


Advance your engineering expertise with this two-year postgraduate program, combining cutting-edge research skills and practical problem-solving to tackle real-world challenges in modern electrical engineering. Learn more


Location
  • Brisbane
  • Perth
  • Melbourne
Delivery Mode
  • On-Campus
  • Masters
  • On-Campus Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 24 Months
Course Type
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Masters
Intake Dates
7 September 2026

Professional Certificate in Essential Practices for Electrical Safety, Earthing, and Lightning Protection


This microcredential course was developed with the support of the Australian Government’s Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of electrical safety and earthing system design and analysis Learn more


Location
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Online
  • Electrical Engineering
Duration
  • 3 Months
Course Type
  • Professional Certificate
  • UK
Intake Dates
18 May 2026