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bachelor

Degree

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)

Course code: #40377

bachelor

Degree

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $40,540 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    64.9 out of 100

  • CRICOS Code

    111310G

Options
Practical Experience
Professional Practice

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)

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.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$48,440

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,148
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,900
Tuition 1 person $40,540

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • 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.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English language skills test equivalence:  IELTS 6

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper-Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0 Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Education pathway


Academic background and requirement

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

Career opportunities

  • Telecommunications Equipment  Engineer
  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Automatic Control Systems Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Biomedical Instrumentation  Engineer
  • Electronics Design Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Systems Engineer
  • Automation Engineer

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