Degree overview

Creativity + science + problem solving = electrical engineering

What is electrical and electronic engineering? Electrical and electronic engineers design and build essential devices and equipment that are integral to modern life. These include systems for electricity generation and distribution, electronic automation and control of various processes, as well as the transmission and reception of electromagnetic signals.

Career opportunities

Electrical and electronic 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.

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91.8% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Engineering

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)

UAC Code , Program Code 40377

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UAC Code

Program Code 40377

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Program Code 40377

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Course overview

Tackle real-world challenges through professional practice courses and diversify your skills through four elective pathway courses. You will build critical technical and engineering skills in:

  • 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
2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Use our degree planner to see what your study journey through the Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) might look like.

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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 of no less than two weeks.

Through your work placement you’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.

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Student showcase

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Hear from our first year students about what what our mechatronics, computer systems, and electrical and electronic engineering students achieved during their robotics project and testing at Demo Day.

How to apply

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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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