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

• 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

Programme Structure

• This programme consists of 17 modules and 1 Final Year Engineering Project
• 3 Trimesters in a year - students complete 2 modules per trimester (4 months)
• Some courses however, will be offered in Block mode (2 months) as specified by the university.
• 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.

Intakes

January and August every year

Programme Fees

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
* Click here to view other charges for students

Enquiry Form

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

- updated on April 2012