90.1% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-2021 - Undergraduate Engineering
Degree overview
Explore your creativity and technical ability to find real-world solutions
The Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic (Honours)/Bachelor of Science combined degree is for those who are interested in understanding the world around us and how it works.
Science is about asking new questions and then answering them. Electrical and electronic engineering involves designing and building systems and machines. These machines automate, control, generate, transmit, and measure electrical energy essential to modern life. Through this combined program you'll develop the technical skills to help you solve complex problems.
You could work on things like power systems, renewable energy technologies or industrial electronics. You might explore robotics, or control and automation systems. The skills and networks you develop while studying will make you a skilled and employable graduate who will contribute solutions to the complex challenges we face.
World top 250
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for Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Ranked 2
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in Australia for skills development
Career opportunities
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.
Electrical engineers are employed in utilities, industry, manufacturing, consulting services and electronic design and development. Because this combined degree emphasises problem-solving, teamwork and critical thinking, graduates are sought after across a range of sectors.
Professional outcomes:
- Telecommunications Equipment Engineer
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Automatic Control Systems Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Biomedical Instrumentation Engineer
- Renewable Energy Systems Engineer
$70,000 median starting salary.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Engineering
Course overview
Complete the following:
- 280 units of Core Courses
- 30 units of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Directed Courses; and
- 20 units of Elective Courses.
- 70 units of Courses for the Physics Major*, including:
- 60 units of Compulsory Courses
- 10 units of Directed Courses
* The Physics Major is the only Bachelor of Science Major available in this combined program.
Student experience
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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.
Career-ready placements
All University of Newcastle engineering students complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree. This can be completed in one block or as shorter placements.
You’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.
Participate in lab work, field trips, seminars and workshops to develop their analytical and communication skills.
Studying at Newcastle campus
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Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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Accommodation
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Student showcase
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Scientific research is typically informed by more than one discipline, so it is essential for professional scientists to be able to engage and understand the perspectives of multiple disciplines while addressing scientific challenges. This hands-on Multidisciplinary Laboratories course is embedded in all of our science degrees to ensure our students gain the essential skills required to succeed in their chosen field.
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
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This program has been granted full accreditation through Engineers Australia. Engineers Australia is the peak body for the engineering profession in Australia.
The University of Newcastle is one of only three Australian member institutions of the Global Engineering Education Exchange Program (Global e3).
The Bachelor of Science (Physics major) is currently seeking reaccreditation by the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). Students can become an associate member of the institute while studying, and a full member upon graduation.
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