Overview
The School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications offers a five year integrated degree program (240 UOC) leading to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering (BE ME) in Electrical Engineering. The program includes a compulsory 24 UOC minor in a discipline outside the area of electrical engineering and … For more content click the Read More button below.
The program outcomes are achieved through the learning outcomes of all courses including project work, electives and compulsory and relevant industrial training within the BE ME integrated degree program. The 5-year BE ME structure is designed such that at graduation, students would be expected to have desired skills competency, such as creative problem solving, innovative design, capacity for analytical and critical thinking, independent in reflective learning, in-depth discipline specific knowledge, good communication skills, professional attitude and ethical practice, and teamwork.
Learning Outcomes
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Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
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Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
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In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline
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Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
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Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
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Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline.
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Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
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Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
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Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
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Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
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Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
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Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
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Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
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Professional use and management of information.
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Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
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Effective team membership and team leadership.
Program Structure
Students must complete 240 UOC.
- 150 UOC Electrical Engineering Core
- 54 UOC Discipline Electives
- 36 UOC Broadening Discipline Electives (Minor, Free Electives)
All students are also required to complete 60 days of Industrial Training.
Electrical Engineering Core Courses150 Units of Credit:
Discipline Electives54 Units of Credit:
Broadening Discipline Electives36 Units of Credit:
Industrial Experience Requirement
Program Constraints
Maturity Rule
Enrolment Disclaimer
Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.
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Program Requirements
Compulsory Training Component
A requirement for the program is the completion of 60 days of industrial experience in the relevant discipline, preferably in Australia. Students who have already completed such industrial experience may be granted an exemption.
Progression Requirements
For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression
Professional Outcomes
Accreditations
Engineers Australia
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of Engineers Australia. Further information may be found on engineersaustralia.org.au
Recognition of Achievement
University Medal
Additional Information
Award with Excellence
A student may also be eligible for the Award with Excellence for the Master’s degree.
Program Fees
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