Overview

What is electrical and electronic engineering?

Electrical and electronic engineering involves fields such as electronics, computer systems, telecommunications, bioengineering, control, robotics and electrical power engineering. Electrical and electronic engineers design and build systems and machines that generate, transmit, measure, control and use electrical energy essential to modern life.

Career

Electrical engineers are employed in utilities, industry, manufacturing, consulting services and electronic design and development. Graduates of the Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) program from University of Newcastle might focus on electronics engineering. They could specialise in automation and control engineering, or they may work in robotic engineering or power generation and distribution. Average starting salaries for engineers are great – more than $80,000 per annum.

Electrical engineering is flexible and diverse. You may prefer hands-on fieldwork, design and development, or a leadership role managing people and projects. Typical positions include:

telecommunications equipment designer
electrical design engineer
automatic systems designer
robotics engineer
biomedical instrumentation designer
renewable energy systems engineer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrical machines, power systems and renewables
Control systems and signal processing
Electrical and electronic engineering design
Communications systems and internet of things
Embedded computing and procedural programming

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months
Part-time
- 144 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-26 00:00:00 , International

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International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

TOEFL^® IBT

60

Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology Computer Sciences View 49 other Bachelors in Electronics & Embedded Technology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

TOEFL^® IBT

60

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 111309M

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Academic transcript

Completion certificate

Evidence of English proficiency

Passport biometric page

For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

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Tuition Fee

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International

41411 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41411 AUD per year during 60 months.

National students are Commonwealth Supported.

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Australia / Merit-based

International Excellence Scholarship (Information Technology and Computer Science)

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

Living costs for Newcastle

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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