Every organisation or even nation needs a whole network of personnel in order to ensure that everything runs smoothly. One vital link in this network is the electrical engineer. He is becoming a much sought after person in our new economy. On his shoulders lies the responsibility of improving the capacity of countries in the new and emerging technologies.

Electrical engineering is the science of power generation and distribution, signal processing, and analogue and digital electronics. The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering is 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

• 60th University in the Asia-Pacific (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Rankings 2011)
• One of the only 4 Universities in Australia to be awarded a top rating of 5 stars 
  (QS World University Rankings 2011)
• Five Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
  (Australian Learning and Teaching Council 2009)
• Top 10 University for Research Output and Annual Research Income
• The UON Engineering degree programmes offered at PSB Academy are fully accredited by Engineers Australia (EA)
• The Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment at The University of Newcastle is a member of The Group of Eight Deans of Engineering and Associates. It represents the top ten research intensive engineering faculties in Australia and is also recognition of the outstanding quality of their engineering research, teaching and scholarship
• Over 2,000 University of Newcastle students currently enrolled in PSB Academy
• More than 500 Engineering graduates with PSB Academy since 2001

Programme Structure

• This programme consists of 17 courses and 1 Final Year Engineering Project
• 6 blocks in a year - students complete 1 unit per block
• Delivered by both University faculty and local lecturers

Programme Outline

Delivery of modules may not follow the sequence as shown and subject to change.

Duration

The programme can be completed within a minimum period of 3 years and 4 months.

Assessment and Examination

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

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for local students are:

• Diploma in Engineering (in relevant disciplines) from a local polytechnic

Candidates with the following diploma qualifications may consider applying for Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering
• Diploma in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
• Diploma in Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering

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.

Graduation Requirements

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

Availability

January and June every year

Programme Fees

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

* All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
* Click here to view other charges for students

- updated on October 2011