Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) University of Newcastle

Overview

Electrical and electronic engineers design and build essential devices and equipment that are integral to modern life. These include systems for electricity generation and distribution, electronic automation and control of various processes, as well as the transmission and reception of electromagnetic signals.

This might include power systems, renewable energy technologies, industrial electronics, robotics, control and automation systems, Industry 4.0, or telecommunication systems.

You might develop precision agriculture technology to increase food production efficiency. You might design airborne base stations to improve connectivity. You might even build smart grid systems to help manage alternative energy resources. Opportunities also exist in the development of electric vehicle drives for air, land and sea. Or follow in the footsteps of our researchers and develop life-changing medical technology.

Career Opportunities

• Electrical and electronic engineers work in a wide range of industries. Roles are flexible and diverse. You may prefer hands-on fieldwork or design and development. Or you might prefer a leadership role managing people and projects.
• Electrical engineers are employed in utilities, industry, manufacturing, transportation, consulting services and electronic design and development. Graduates might focus on electronics engineering. Or, they might specialise in automation and control engineering, robotic engineering, or power generation and distribution.

• Telecommunications equipment engineer

• Electrical design engineer

• Automatic control systems engineer

• Robotics engineer

• Biomedical instrumentation engineer

• Renewable energy systems engineer