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Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)

University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) at the University of Newcastle trains engineers to design and build essential devices and equipment integral to modern life, including systems for electricity generation and distribution, electronic automation and control, and the transmission and reception of electromagnetic signals. Students develop the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to tackle major global challenges, and graduates work across power, electronics, communications, automation and renewable energy industries.

Cost & duration

Duration4 yr
Tuition (international)A$46,000
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

Verified newcastle.edu.au

Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Introduction to Electrical Engineering
  • Digital and Computer Electronics 1
  • Introduction to Engineering Programming with Python
  • Introduction to Professional Engineering
  • Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
  • Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2
  • Advanced Physics I
  • Advanced Physics II
  • Electric Energy Systems
  • Electrical and Electronic Circuits
  • Circuits and Signals
  • Introduction to Embedded Computing
  • Modelling and Control
  • Sustainable Engineering Practice
  • Calculus of Science and Engineering
  • Engineering Statistics
  • Electric Machines and Power Systems
  • Analog Electronics
  • Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems
  • Control System Design

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

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