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Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)

The Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) program at the University of Newcastle is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to solve the world's greatest challenges. Electrical and electronic engineers design and build essential devices and equipment that are integral to modern life, including systems for electricity generation and distribution, electronic automation and control of various processes, and the transmission and reception of electromagnetic signals.

Degree Overview

The program combines creativity, science, and problem-solving to train electrical engineers capable of working in a range of roles, including power systems, renewable energy technologies, industrial electronics, robotics, control and automation systems, Industry 4.0, and telecommunication systems. Students may develop precision agriculture technology, design airborne base stations, build smart grid systems, or work on the development of electric vehicle drives.

Career Opportunities

Electrical and electronic engineers work in a wide range of industries, with flexible and diverse roles. Graduates may prefer hands-on fieldwork, design and development, or leadership roles managing people and projects. Professional outcomes include:

• Telecommunications network engineer
• Embedded systems and electronics design engineer
• Automatic control systems engineer
• Robotics engineer
• Biomedical instrumentation engineer
• Renewable energy and power systems engineer

Program Structure

The program consists of core courses and elective pathway courses, allowing students to diversify their skills and tackle real-world challenges through professional practice. Core 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

Core Courses

Students must complete the following core courses:

• ELEC1310 Introduction to Electrical Engineering
• ELEC1710 Digital and Computer Electronics 1
• ELEC2132 Electric Energy Systems
• ELEC2320 Electrical and Electronic Circuits
• ELEC2430 Circuits and Signals
• ELEC2720 Introduction to Embedded Computing
• ELEC3130 Electric Machines and Power Systems
• ELEC3240 Analog Electronics
• ELEC3251 Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems
• ELEC3410 Control System Design
• ELEC3540 Analog and Digital Communications
• ELEC4401 Signal Processing
• ELEC4840A Final Year Engineering Project Part A
• ELEC4840B Final Year Engineering Project Part B
• ENGG1003 Introduction to Engineering Programming with Python
• ENGG1500 Introduction to Professional Engineering
• ENGG2440 Modelling and Control
• ENGG2500 Sustainable Engineering Practice
• ENGG3000 Engineering Work Integrated Learning
• ENGG3500 Managing Engineering Projects
• MATH1110 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
• MATH1120 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2
• MATH2310 Calculus of Science and Engineering
• PHYS1210 Advanced Physics I
• PHYS1220 Advanced Physics II
• STAT2110 Engineering Statistics

Elective Courses

Students must choose 40 units from the following elective courses, with at least 10 units completed at the 4000 level:

• ELEC3160 Principles and Design of Off-Grid Power Systems
• ELEC3500 Telecommunication Networks
• ELEC3730 Digital and Computer Electronics 2
• ELEC4100 Electrical Systems
• ELEC4720 Programmable Logic Design
• ELEC4740 Internet of Things
• ENGG4440 Nonlinear Control and Estimation
• MENG4210 Medical and Industrial Electronic Product Design
• PHYS2204 Electromagnetism

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program requires a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC). English proficiency requirements include an IELTS overall minimum of 6.0 and an IELTS section minimum of 6.0.

Tuition Fees

The indicative annual fee for the program is AUD 46,575, based on a full-year full-time load of 80 units.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by Engineers Australia, allowing graduates to join as graduate members on completion and as student members during studies.

Research Areas

The University of Newcastle is involved in various research areas, including:

• Electrical and electronic engineering
• Renewable energy systems
• Power systems and electronics
• Control systems and automation
• Telecommunication systems

Campus Life

The university has campuses in Newcastle, Central Coast, Sydney, and Singapore, offering a range of facilities and services to support student learning and wellbeing.