Electrical engineers are actively sought after as they are highly skilled professionals in the science of power generation and distribution, signal processing, and analogue and digital electronics.

Electrical engineering is crucial because it involves around the smooth running of any developed nation and is becoming increasingly vital in countries trying to improve their capacity in new and emerging technologies.

The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering is thus designed to provide you with hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge that will prepare and equip you for the challenges of the new economy, while meeting requirements for widely accepted electrical engineering qualifications. The award may be conferred with Honours to high achieving students.

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering programmes offered by The University of Newcastle, Australia (in conjunction with PSB Academy) are fully accredited by  Engineers Australia (EA).

The University's Accolades

• Awarded an Overall Maximum Rating of 5-Stars
  (QS Stars, 2011)
• Ranked 11th in Australia
  (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2011 - 2012)
• Ranked 7th in Australia for research that is well above world standard'
  (Excellence in Research for Australia, 2012)
• 1 out of 2 ERA awarded universities to achieve 'well above world standard for civil engineering and mechanical engineering
  (Excellence in Research for Australia, 2012)
• Associate member of The Group of Eight Deans of Engineering and Associates Group of Eight Australia

Your Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this programme, you will be equipped to take advantage of career opportunities in the following professions:

• Renewable Energy
• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Robotics
• Drive Systems
• Power Generation & Distribution
• Industrial Automation Systems
• Measurement & Sensing Systems
• Communications
• Other career choices include utilities in the Industry & Manufacturing sectors, Consulting Services & Electronic Design & Development

Programme Structure

• This programme consists of 35 modules and 1 Final Year Engineering Project
• 2 semesters in Year 1; 3 trimesters in Year 2 to 4
• 3 modules are taught in each semester in Year 1
• 4 modules are taught in each trimester by both University faculty and local lecturers from Year 2 to 4

This programme is specially designed with the objective of giving students with GCE 'O' Levels or its equivalent a head start for the bachelor degree programme. Year 1 consists of bridging components which are meant to prepare students for the bachelor degree programme. Years 2 to 4 represent an accelerated programme which allows a typical 5-years programme to be completed in 4 years.

Students must complete an equivalent of 12 weeks industry experience during their programme. Please click http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/engineering/for-students/industrial-experience/ for more information.

Students may also enjoy the benefit of transferring or completing their studies on campus in Australia.

Programme Outline

Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence above and are subject to changes.

Assessment and Examination

Assessments may include laboratory assignments, tests, projects, and final examinations.

Duration

The programme may be completed within 4 years. For those granted with exemptions, this programme may be completed within 3 years.

Intakes

Local Application (Fees, Entry Requirements & Exemptions)

The entry requirements for local applicants are:

• A minimum of 5 GCE 'O' level credits including English (Second languages are excluded).

An applicant for a place at The University of Newcastle who does not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Details of this policy can be found here.

Applicants without the required average grades may also apply but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the University.

Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements of this degree and possess the following qualifications may be exempted from Year 1:

• GCE 'A' levels (minimum 3 'A' level passes including Mathematics, excluding General Paper) and meeting the minimum entry requirement of the programme; or
• Diploma from a local polytechnic or other recognised institutions; or
• Higher NITEC

Applicants with Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas in related studies from polytechnics or other recognised institutions may be considered for advance standing into the Year 2 courses.

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Programme Consultant for more details.

* All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
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International Application (Fees, Entry Requirements & Exemptions)

For entry requirements of international students, please click here.

* All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
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Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/10173.html.

Enquiry Form

To find out more about the programme, please fill up the form below:

- updated on March 2013