Electrical and Electronic Engineering at The University of Newcastle is a professional career that utilises mathematics, science, technology and problem-solving skills to design, construct and maintain the products and services that underpin modern society. 

Electrical and Electronic Engineering is the major area of expertise behind control and automation, telecommunications and networking, signal processing, analogue, digital and computer electronics, power generation, distribution and utilisation. 

It is also vital in new and emerging fields such as nanotechnology, robotics, renewable energy and the Internet of Things.

Electrical and electronic engineering exposes students to electronics, computer systems, telecommunications, bioengineering, control, robotics and electrical power engineering courses. 

Hands-on practical experience: build vital professional networks and hands-on industry experience with 12 weeks of professional practice throughout your degree.

Connect with industry through guest lectures and interdisciplinary projects, solving real-world problems with electrical and electronic engineering solutions. Gain invaluable practical experience through your industry placement.

Become job-ready through professional practice courses. You'll learn to tackle ‘wicked problems’ and develop essential workplace skills in finance, project management, sustainability, communication and entrepreneurship.

Practical experience

All University of Newcastle engineering students has the opportunity to complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree. 

This can be completed in one block or as shorter placements of no less than two weeks. 

Through your work placement, you’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.

• 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.

Assumed Knowledge:

• Mathematics (Band 5 or above) or equivalent.
• One science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred).

Applicants who have achieved less than Band 5 may be admitted to the program but may need additional studies to complete the program's requirements successfully.

Applicants who have completed HSC Mathematics General 2 may be admitted to the program but can expect to undertake additional studies to complete the program's requirements successfully.

Recommended Studies:

• HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent.
• Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred).

Compulsory Program Requirements:

It includes 4 weeks as part of your in-program WIL experience and an additional 8 weeks (totalling 12 weeks).

Students are encouraged to obtain and report on a substantial block of this experience at one time. Still, several shorter periods, of not less than 2 weeks duration, will be accepted.

Entry requirements:

Admission to 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. 

GPA:

China:

China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao):  487    out of 750   (64.9%)

India:

• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 13
• Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 83
• Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 80
• Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 80
• Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 80

Canada:

• Ontario Secondary School Canada: 77