
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 Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) - 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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Visit official programme websiteProgramme 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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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
- Part-time
- 144 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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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.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology Computer Sciences View 57 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in AustraliaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
41411 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41411 AUD per year during 60 months.
National students are Commonwealth Supported.
Living costs for Newcastle
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.