ELEN30011 Electrical Device Modelling

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

• Final exam 50%
• About 6 class hours a week
• 30% group work

Is ELEN30011 hard?

ELEN30011: Harder. #4 on the hardest list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (3 reviews), Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, You must pass the exam on its own, 1 other hurdle task.

What you learn

Building models of real electrical devices, from capacitors to transistors and motors, from physics and lab data.

After it you can

• Model devices from physics or measured data
• Run lab experiments on electronic devices
• Simulate device behaviour with software

What you need first

ELEN20005 and (PHYC10002 or PHYC10004)

• ELEN20005 Foundations of Electrical Networks
• PHYC10002 Physics 2: Advanced
• PHYC10004 Physics 2: Physical Science & Technology

Careers

Helps toward: Chemical engineer, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist

How it’s assessed

Final exam 50%, Projects 30%, Tests 20%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2018–2021)

• Reviewers agree it is one of the hardest and most stressful electrical subjects, with rigorous content.
• Expect a lot of self-directed study beyond lectures; use consultations, workshops and study groups.
• Past exams (no answers provided) and problem sets are key preparation; prior physics and vector calculus knowledge helps.

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Quick answers

When is ELEN30011 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking ELEN30011?

Needs ELEN20005 and (PHYC10002 or PHYC10004).

Does ELEN30011 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Final exam 50%, Projects 30%, Tests 20%.

Is ELEN30011 hard?

From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers agree it is one of the hardest and most stressful electrical subjects, with rigorous content.

What do students say about ELEN30011?

Reviewers agree it is one of the hardest and most stressful electrical subjects, with rigorous content. Expect a lot of self-directed study beyond lectures; use consultations, workshops and study groups. Past exams (no answers provided) and problem sets are key preparation; prior physics and vector calculus knowledge helps.

How many class hours a week does ELEN30011 have?

6 h a week in class

Can I take ELEN30011 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.

Can I rate ELEN30011?

Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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