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.
This self-paced video course demystifies electrical power, providing a solid foundation in its principles and applications, designed specifically for professionals outside of engineering. Learn more
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
This course is designed for engineers and professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of environmentally friendly smelting technologies, with a focus on hydrogen-based reduction methods. Learn more
This course focuses on the introduction to EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) problems, which cause significant issues in electrical and electronic systems. It also discusses shielding, earthing, electromagnetic coupling, noise problems, and noise reduction techniques. Learn more
This course focuses on different types of energy storage technologies, their performance and applications. Learn more
This course is designed for engineers and professionals who are interested in working within hydrogen energy and hydrogen–powered automotive. It will benefit people who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of hydrogen power vehicles for hydrogen powered transportation. Learn more
Hydrogen has become a significant player in energy production and distribution, offering both exciting possibilities and persistent challenges. Learn more
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. Learn more
Upon completion of this undergraduate certificate, you will be able to apply fundamental principles of mathematics, design, drawing, physics, chemistry, and engineering programming. 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
A smart grid is an electricity network that uses digital and other advanced technologies in an integrated fashion to be able to monitor and intelligently and securely manage the transport of electricity. 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