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Program handbook
Description
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. Electrical and Electronic Engineers design and build systems and machines that generate, transmit, measure, control and use electrical energy essential to modern life. This degree is for those who are inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things. You will learn from leading researchers who will guide you through a tailored program, specifically designed to give you the skills that employers are seeking. You will be able to follow your passion, and our guidance and mentoring will give you the confidence to know you are heading where you want to go with your career. You will begin the important process of establishing critical professional networks, and you will have authentic opportunities to work with industry and in research whilst you study. This combined program gives you the practical skills to make a difference in the world and contribute new solutions to the many challenges we face.
The Physics Major is the only Bachelor of Science Major available in this program.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Program Learning Outcomes as per those for the single degree programs.
Details
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| Program code | 40345 | |||||
| AQF level | Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree | |||||
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| Recommended studies | HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent. Study of one science-related subject would also be an advantage (Physics preferred). | |||||
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Admission to this program is available to Australian citizens and residents only.
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:
Enrolling in mathematics - Maths placement test
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English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Compulsory program requirements
Industrial Experience is a compulsory requirement of the program. It includes 4 weeks undertaken as part of your in program WIL experience (ENGG3000), and an additional 8 weeks (totaling 12 weeks). Students are encouraged to obtain and to report on a substantial block of this experience at one time, but several shorter periods, of not less than 2 weeks duration, will be accepted. Further information on industrial experience is available here.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
400 units
Program duration
5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 12 years maximum.
Program requirements
For all combined programs and in accordance with the Program Management Procedure Manual - Coursework, the core and minimum requirements for each single degree component must be met in each combined program. This has been done economically, exploiting overlaps where possible, so that accreditation of either program is not compromised.
The Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science is a five year program, students are required to complete 400 units, which is comprised of:
- 280 units of Core Courses
- 70 units of Courses for the Major, (50 units of Core courses also count towards the major for a total of 120 units):
- 60 units of Compulsory Courses
- 10 units from the courses list
- 30 units from the Electrical and Electronic Engineering course list*; and
- 20 units of Elective Courses.
No more than 120 units can be taken at 1000 level; and at least 40 units must be taken at each level from the 2000 level and above for this program.
The Physics Major is the only Bachelor of Science Major available in this combined program.
Step-out Information
The program has a duration of 5 years full time (or part time equivalent). It is possible for a student to 'step out' with a single degree award only and not complete the combined program they are enrolled in. In order to do this, a student would be required to complete all the single degree requirements for their preferred degree and may be required to complete any omitted courses that are not included in the combined degree.
Omitted Courses:
- Bachelor of Science Core Course STAT1070 Statistics for the Sciences (10 units) has been omitted from the program in lieu of Core Course STAT2110 Engineering Statistics (10 units).
- Bachelor of Science Core Courses SCIE3001A Transdisciplinary Capstone: Planning & Implementing (10 units) and SCIE3001B Transdisciplinary Capstone: Implementing & Communicating (10 units) have been omitted from the program in lieu of Core Course ELEC4840B Final Year Engineering Project B (20 units).
A student wishing to 'step out' with a single degree from this combined program should contact their Program Convenor or Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for further information.
Mathematics Pathways
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 pathway will need to be aware of the 1000 level unit restrictions when enrolling in their remaining Elective Courses.
- Students wishing to undertake this program on a part-time basis are advised to contact the Program Convenor or Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au) for advice on optimum selection of courses for part-time enrolment.
- Please note that if you undertake courses that are not in your approved program, you will be liable for additional fees for those courses. This is in addition to the fees associated with your normal program of study.
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
Prospective student degree planner
If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.
Transition arrangements
As programs are regularly reviewed and updated, 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 are advised to review any documentation contained in the "Additional documents" section in the first instance. Any further questions should be directed to the Program Convenor or Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au).
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ELEC1310 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering |
| 10 units |
| ELEC1710 | Digital and Computer Electronics 1 |
| 10 units |
| ENGG1003 | Introduction to Procedural Programming |
| 10 units |
| ENGG1500 | Introduction to Professional Engineering |
| 10 units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1210 | Advanced Physics I |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1220 | Advanced Physics II |
| 10 units |
| SCIE1001 | Professional Scientific Thinking |
| 10 units |
| SCIE1002 | Multidisciplinary Laboratories |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2132 | Electric Energy Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2320 | Electrical and Electronic Circuits |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2430 | Circuits and Signals |
| 10 units |
| ELEC2720 | Introduction to Embedded Computing |
| 10 units |
| ENGG2440 | Modelling and Control |
| 10 units |
| ENGG2500 | Sustainable Engineering Practice |
| 10 units |
| MATH2310 | Calculus of Science and Engineering |
| 10 units |
| SCIE2002 | Interdisciplinary Challenges |
| 10 units |
| STAT2110 | Engineering Statistics |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3130 | Electric Machines and Power Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3240 | Analog Electronics |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3410 | Control System Design |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3540 | Analog and Digital Communications |
| 10 units |
| ENGG3000 | Engineering Work Integrated Learning | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ENGG3500 | Managing Engineering Projects |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4840A | Final Year Engineering Project Part A |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4840B | Final Year Engineering Project Part B |
| 20 units |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Cour
Choose 30 units from the following course list. At least 10 units must be completed at 4000 level. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ELEC3160 | Principles and Design of Off-Grid Power Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3251 | Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3400 | Signal Processing |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3500 | Telecommunication Networks |
| 10 units |
| ELEC3730 | Digital and Computer Electronics 2 |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4100 | Electrical Systems |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4160 | Advanced Drives and Power Electronics |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4720 | Programmable Logic Design |
| 10 units |
| ELEC4740 | Internet of Things |
| 10 units |
| ENGG4440 | Nonlinear Control and Estimation |
| 10 units |
| MENG4210 | Medical and Industrial Electronic Product Design |
| 10 units |
Physics Major
Physics
| Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following Compulsory Courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1210 | Advanced Physics I |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1220 | Advanced Physics II |
| 10 units |
| MATH2310 | Calculus of Science and Engineering |
| 10 units |
| PHYS2111 | Classical Physics 1 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS2112 | Classical Physics 2 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS2211 | Modern Physics 1 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS3111 | Biophysics |
| 10 units |
| PHYS3112 | Photonics |
| 10 units |
| PHYS3211 | Quantum Information Science |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
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Complete 10 units from the following course list. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| MATH2242 | Complex Analysis |
| 10 units |
| MATH3820 | Numerical Methods |
| 10 units |
Electives
| Electives 20 unit requirement | |
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Complete 20 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. | 20 units |
Honours
The Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) component of this combined degree program uses the WAM as a measure for determining Honours. Please refer to the Bachelor Honours Policy for further detailed information.
A Bachelor of Science (Honours) is also available to meritorious students, as an extra year of full-time or equivalent part-time study. Any further questions should be directed to the Program Convenor or Program Advisor (ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au).
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
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