Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)/Bachelor of Mathematics

This combined degree program provides students with an opportunity to undertake concurrent study in electrical engineering and mathematics and complete two awards. In general, a combined degree program offers greater breadth of learning, enhancing the academic and professional qualities gained in each separate degree. At the same time, it recognises the increasing need for students to graduate with multidisciplinary skills.

This wide-ranging program includes study of diverse aspects of power generated and distribution, telecommunications, signal processing, and analogue and digital electronics whilst also providing extensive mathematics skills.

Electrical engineering theory draws heavily on many areas of higher mathematics. This combined degree program equips students with a strong foundation in both areas of knowledge. Graduates will have the necessary academic and professional skills suitable for a career in electrical engineering. The additional mathematics gives the graduate access to a broader problem solving toolset and will be of particular interest to those looking for a career in the areas of research, product development or complex process control.

Graduates have excellent prospects with employment opportunities in: drive systems; industrial automation; measurement and sensing systems; communication and consulting activities as well as in a broad range of fields where mathematics is invaluable. Skills in mathematics are of value wherever real world problems must be solved in areas such as manufacturing or scheduling.

Current Australian Year 12 Students:

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on UAI or equivalent.

Non school leavers and previous Australian Year 12 students:

Apply for entry through UAC. Entry based on:

• Previous Year 12 studies and/or
• Higher education, tertiary, post-secondary qualifications and/or
• Overseas qualifications considered equivalent to Australian qualifications.

International Students

Not available to international students.

Electrical Engineering: There are no prerequisite courses but it is assumed that students will have studied Mathematics (Band 5) or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E1 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage, Physics is preferred. Applicants who have achieved less than Mathematics Band 5 or have not complete Physics may be admitted to the program but may need additional study and/or assistance to successfully complete the requirements of the program.

Mathematics: HSC Mathematics Extension 1(Band 4) or equivalent (or HSC Mathematics (Band 5) for the alternative program).

Mathematics (Band 5) or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E1 or above) or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage, Physics is preferred.

Credit transfer agreements with TAFE NSW and other education providers are under continuous negotiation. For more information about articulation arrangements please see www.newcastle.edu.au/credit.

Honours are embedded in the Bachelor of Engineering(Electrical), based on outstanding performance throughout the duration of the program. Honours grades will normally be awarded by Faculty Board on the basis of a graduating student's performance in the program as a whole, as measured by the WAM according to the following schedule: Minimum WAM = Honours 77 = Class I. 72 = Class II Division 1. 67 = Class II Division 2. 50-66 = Pass Degree. A Head of School may recommend to Faculty Board that a grade of Honours be awarded to a student who has achieved a WAM of other than indicated or not be awarded to a particular student. In such a case Faculty Board may either make an award of Honours in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of School or in accordance with the schedule. A Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) is available as an additional year to meritorious students. Please contact the Program Convenor or Student Hub for further information.

Students have the opportunity to undertake an industry-related project in their final year of study and must also complete 12 weeks of industrial experience throughout the program. Further information is available at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/engineering/for-students/industrial-experience/

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia, and other affiliated international organisations.

Not available to international students.

Students who have impaired function in their hands or arms, or a visual impairment will have difficulty pursuing this program. It is advisable for any prospective student with such a disability to contact the Program Convenor to discuss the issue.

The Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment and the Faculty of Science and Information Technology accept responsibility, in liaison with the Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) / Bachelor of Mathematics combined degree program comprises courses with a total value of 400 units. To meet the current requirements of this combined degree program, students must complete the program of study as set out. Within this program, students have the opportunity to select electives according to their individual areas of interest.

Note that it may not be possible to complete the combined degree program within five years, if selection of electives involves timetable clashes, or where elective courses are not offered in a particular year. Students enrolled in a combined degree program are advised to consult the relevant Faculty Student Services Office regarding their academic program.

As programs are regularly reviewed and updated from time to time, some students may experience changes to their program of study during the course of their enrolment, which may require transition arrangements. Students affected by changes to their program or experiencing transition problems are advised to consult with their Program Convenor or Student Hub for further information.