Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)

The University of Newcastle (UoN)

CRICOS Institution Code 00109J

Duration

260 weeks

Delivery

Face to Face

Study Load

Full-time or Part-time

Intakes

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Course Overview

About This Course

Develop in-demand skills for an in-demand industry Combine your skills in computing hardware and software design with electrical systems engineering to work in a rapidly evolving technical environment. The Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering will prepare you with a unique skill set to work in a variety of fields, it also gives you the freedom to create a career of your own.

You will work on the development of both hardware and software for electronic and ICT systems and explore the electrical and electronic design and build of various systems and machines. You might build smart grid systems to help manage alternative energy resources or work with key sectors of modern society, including automation, smart homes, intelligent transport, e-health, aviation, and civic infrastructure. For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees: Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours), and Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) Hear from University of Newcastle students and alumni, who are delivering new engineering technology, through world class research at ResTech. Sarah, Taylor, Tom and Jackson featured have used our career-ready placements program to gain the practical workplace skills needed to start their careers after graduation. Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) The program is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates of this program are able to join as graduate members on completion, and as student members during studies.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

55 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

Commonwealth Supported Place — student contribution applies

Duration

260 weeks

Intakes

Semester 1, Semester 2

Study Mode

Full-time or Part-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.
For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
Domestic Applicants
International Applicants

Domestic students

Minimum selection rank: 77.00 (Newcastle).
UAC code: 482620 — Newcastle.
Recommended studies: HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics or Chemistry preferred).

International students

English language proficiency (IELTS Academic or approved equivalent): overall minimum 6; no sub-test below 6.
CRICOS course code: 111309M.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Engineers work in a wide range of industries. Roles are flexible and diverse. You may prefer hands-on fieldwork or design and development. Or you might prefer a leadership role managing people and projects.

• Information and communications technologist
• Computer Systems Engineer/Specialist/Analyst
• Information Technology Manager
• Electrical Design Engineer
• Automatic Control Systems Engineer
• Robotics Engineer

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Engineers Australia (EA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Engineers Australia

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units38 units

PHYS2204

Electromagnetism

Electives

Complete 10 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. Students who do not meet the enrolment requisite for MATH1110 must take MATH1002 Foundational Studies in Mathematics. For these students MATH1002 will count for 10 units of Electives. Students undertaking this path

ELEC1310

Introduction to Electrical Engineering

ELEC3160

Principles and Design of Off-Grid Power Systems

ELEC1710

Digital and Computer Electronics 1

ELEC3500

Telecommunication Networks

ENGG1003

Introduction to Engineering Programming with Python

ELEC3730

Digital and Computer Electronics 2

ENGG1500

Introduction to Professional Engineering

ELEC4100

Electrical Systems

MATH1110

Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1

ELEC4160

Advanced Drives and Power Electronics

MATH1120

Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2

ELEC4720

Programmable Logic Design

PHYS1210

Advanced Physics I

ELEC4740

Internet of Things

PHYS1220

Advanced Physics II

ENGG4440

Nonlinear Control and Estimation

ELEC2132

Electric Energy Systems

MENG4210

Medical and Industrial Electronic Product Design

ELEC2320

Electrical and Electronic Circuits

ELEC2430

Circuits and Signals

ELEC2720

Introduction to Embedded Computing

ENGG2440

Modelling and Control

ENGG2500

Sustainable Engineering Practice

MATH2310

Calculus of Science and Engineering

STAT2110

Engineering Statistics

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

ENGG3000

Engineering Work Integrated Learning

ENGG3050

Work Experience in Industry

ENGG3500

Managing Engineering Projects

ELEC4840A

Final Year Engineering Project Part A

ELEC4840B

Final Year Engineering Project Part B

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a dual qualification degree?

Yes, this is a dual qualification degree. Graduates receive both a Bachelor of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Honours) and a Bachelor of Computer Systems Engineering (Honours) upon completion.

How long does this combined degree take to complete?

The course has a duration of 260 weeks (approximately 5 years), as listed in the CRICOS registry.

Is there a work component included in this course?

Yes, the course includes a work component of 35 hours per week over 12 weeks, totalling 420 hours of work-integrated learning.

What are the estimated total costs for this course?

The estimated total course cost is AU$256,186, comprising tuition fees of AU$254,124 and non-tuition fees of AU$2,062.

Does this course qualify for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

This course may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights if it meets all CRICOS criteria: it must be in 'Registered' status, be a Skills Level 1 qualification (which this honours degree is), have a duration of 92 weeks or greater (this course is 260 weeks), and its narrow Field of Education must align with the Skills Level 1 priority list. Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review.

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$70,000 – $90,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$90,000 – $115,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$115,000 – $145,000/yr

Career Paths

Graduate Electronics Engineer
Embedded Systems Engineer
Control Systems Engineer
Power Systems Engineer
Telecommunications Engineer

Key Skills

Electronic circuit design and analysis
Embedded systems development and firmware programming
Digital signal processing (DSP)
Computer hardware architecture and design
Communication and network systems engineering

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