Major overview
Design future energy systems with an accredited engineering honours degree
3 reasons to study engineering at Murdoch University
- Learn in our unique engineering plant, control room and renewable energy test area, gaining hands-on experience with the systems used across modern energy infrastructure.
- Five-star rating and #1 university in Australia for overall educational experience, skills development and teaching quality for Engineering and Technology by the Good Universities Guide 2026.
- Graduate with an Engineers Australia-accredited engineering degree, recognised globally and aligned with professional engineering standards.
What you’ll learn
- Analyse electrical circuits, power systems and energy networks, including transmission and distribution systems.
- Apply advanced power systems engineering principles to evaluate performance, stability and efficiency.
- Design and model complex power systems, including smart grids and distributed energy networks.
- Integrate renewable energy technologies into existing and emerging energy systems.
- Apply protection, control and safety strategies in high-level electrical and energy systems.
I use what I learned at Murdoch University every day. The field visits taught us how the industry really works – not just the technology, but what employers look for in people.
Rohit Bomma, Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy
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Your future career in engineering
- Electrical engineer
- Renewable energy engineer
- Power systems engineer
- Energy systems engineer
- Electrical design engineer
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
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Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
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Bachelor of Engineering Honours
Study a Bachelor of Engineering Honours at Murdoch University, learning in a real engineering plant and gaining 450 hours of industry experience. Apply now.