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Overview
What is electrical engineering? Electrical engineering involves fields such as electronics, computer systems, telecommunications, bioengineering, control, robotics and electrical power engineering. Electrical 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 Mathematics 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
Remarkably, engineering is the most commonly held degree among the highest performing Fortune 500 CEOs – the CEOs of companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Tesla Motors are all engineers.
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
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
- Part-time
- 144 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
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 Mathematics Electronics & Embedded Technology View 172 other Bachelors in Mathematics in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 60
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 111333M
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
40639 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40639 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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