Overview

What is electrical and electronic engineering? Electrical and electronic engineers design and build systems and machines. These systems automate, control, generate, measure, and use electrical energy essential to modern life.

Complete these two degrees in just five years with the Bachelor of Mechatronics (Honours) - Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) programme at the University of Newcastle.

Career Opportunities

Mechanical and 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. This combined degree will deepen your technical skills and employment opportunities.

Almost all industries need engineers. Work in medical, transport, aerospace, electronics, mining, renewable energy, robotics, automation and advanced manufacturing industries.

Professional outcomes:

Mechanical Technology Engineer

Engineering Project Manager

Electrical Design Engineer

Automatic Control Systems Engineer

Robotics Engineer

Electronics Design Engineer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Mechanics

Electrical Engineering

Digital and Computer Electronics

Procedural Programming

Professional Engineering

Engineering Materials

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International

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It is recommended international students submit application a minimum of 12 weeks before start date.

Language

English

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology Mechatronics View 57 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code:111376M

As part of your application you will need to provide scanned coloured original or certified copies of original documents.

Examples of documents that you may need to provide are:

Academic transcript

Completion certificate

Evidence of English proficiency

Passport biometric page

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

Course / subject outlines if you wish to apply for credit for previous studies undertaken

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

43970 AUD / year

≈ 43970 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government

Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Campus Location

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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