Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)

Electrical and electronic engineers design and create devices, systems and equipment which use electricity either as a form of energy or to carry information. Electrical and electronic engineering encompasses a broad range of fields concerned with leading edge technologies in many applications: from the electric motors used in hybrid vehicles to microelectronic computer chips; from collision avoidance sensors for cars to the complex control systems of unmanned aircraft; from design of nano-scale devices to coding and manipulation of multimedia information; from the design of networking protocols to ultra-high bandwidth communication systems.

This program embraces both electrical and electronic engineering and hence provides graduates with a wide range of fundamental knowledge in core disciplines such as communications, control systems, signal processing, radio frequency design, micro-processors, micro-electronics, power generation and electrical machines. Emphasis is placed on underlying principles and techniques so that graduates will be able to learn and seamlessly adapt to new technologies when they emerge to face future challenges.

Electrical and electronic engineers require a sound understanding of mathematics and physics as well as a wide range of electrical and electronic technologies. They should be able to apply fundamental principles of maths, physics and electricity so that they can learn and use new technologies in this rapidly evolving discipline. In this program students spend time gaining a deeper understanding of maths, physics, and computer programming while being introduced to basic principles of electricity and electronics. Throughout the program the emphasis will shift towards learning new and more advanced electrical and electronics technologies. The final year of the program provides the opportunity to specialise in a particular area by studying advanced courses such as electric energy systems, power electronics and motor drives, telecommunications, microelectronics or radio frequency engineering, and by completing a project on a specialist topic.

Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience at some time during their four years of study.

Master of Engineering (Electrical)

Master of Engineering (Electronic)

Master of Engineering (Signal and Information Processing)

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Sustainable Energy)

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) and Bachelor of Science (Physics)

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) and Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) with Bachelor of Economics

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) with Bachelor of Finance

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

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domestic applicant
international applicant
international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

SATAC Code	314201
2010 CSP ATAR	80
2010 CSP IB	28
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,756
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Year 12 applicants

You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics. IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

Alternative entry pathways

Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
Note: applicants with a completed TAFESA Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering gain automatic entry and 48 units of advanced standing.
Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Without formal qualifications?
You may be eligible for our special access schemes.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 314201

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

International ATAR	80
IB	27
IELTS Overall	6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $26,250
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Equivalent Scores

International ATAR	80
IB	27
IELTS Overall Reading Listening Speaking Writing	6 5.5 5.5 6 6
A-Level	9
UEC [Malaysia]	15
SAT [US]	1770
ISC & CBSE [India]	75%
ISBE [India] ^[1]	85%
OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U]	75
Eynesbury Foundation Program	380
Bradford Foundation Program	77

^[1] Acceptable Indian State Board Examinations: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

International ATAR	80
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $26,250
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics. IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2011 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

Level I
Semester 1 COMP SCI 1201 Introduction to Programming for Engineers (3 units) ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA (3 units) PHYSICS 1100 Physics IA (3 units) Semester 2 COMP SCI 1202 Object-Oriented Programming E UG (3 units) ELEC ENG 1010 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IB (3 units) MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB (3 units) PHYSICS 1200 Physics IB (3 units) International Students All international students who do not have English as their first language are required to undertake the course ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL - usually in their first semester of study in Adelaide. This course will replace one of the courses in the above study plan. Students will be given an individual study plan that show when they will need to undertake ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL.
Level II
Semester 1 COMP SCI 2004 Data Structures & Algorithms (3 units) ELEC ENG 2008 Electronics II (3 units) ELEC ENG 2011 Circuit Analysis (3 units) MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units) Semester 2 COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 2007 Signals & Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 2009 Engineering Electromagnetics (3 units) MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics II (3 units)
Level III
Semester 1 ELEC ENG 3018 RF Engineering III (3 units) ELEC ENG 3021 Electric Energy Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 3027 Control III (3 units) ELEC ENG 3033 Signal Processing III (3 units) Semester 2 ELEC ENG 3024 Project Management for Electrical Engineers (3 units) ELEC ENG 3028 Digital Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 3031 Power Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 3034 Telecommunications III (3 units)
Level IV
Semester 1 Electives (6 units) C&ENVENG 4034 Engineering Management IV (3 units) ELEC ENG 4036A Design Project or ELEC ENG 4039A Honours Project (3 units)^# Semester 2 Electives (6 units) ELEC ENG 4064 Business Management Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 4036B Design Project or ELEC ENG 4039B Honours Project (3 units)^# ^#Students accepted into the Honours stream will take Honours Project and other students will take Design Project.
Electives
Semester 1 COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications (3 units) COMP SCI 3005 Computer Architecture (3 units) ELEC ENG 4053 Digital Microelectronics (3 units) ELEC ENG 4055 Systems Engineering (3 units) ELEC ENG 4057 RF Engineering IV (3 units) ELEC ENG 4058 Power Quality & Condition Monitoring (3 units) ELEC ENG 4063 Communications IV (3 units) Semester 2 COMP SCI 3004 Operating Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 4051 Introduction to Electronic Defence Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 4054 Telecommunications Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 4056 Real Time Systems IV (3 units) ELEC ENG 4059 Power Electronics & Drive Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 4061 Image Processing (3 units) ELEC ENG 4062 Distributed Generation Technologies (3 units) PURE MTH 3018 Coding & Cryptology III (3 units)

Employment opportunities are available in a diverse variety of growing fields such as robotics, radar and remote sensing, renewable energy, biomedical engineering, mining, defence, information security and telecommunications.

Potential careers include:

Computer Hardware Engineer
Electrical/Electronic Engineer
Robotics Engineer
Telecommunications Engineer
Instrumentation Engineer
Aircraft Engineer

Potential careers

Engineer, Computer Hardware Engineer, Electrical / Electronic Engineer, Radio Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Power Distribution Engineer, Power Generation Engineer

The objective of the undergraduate Electrical and Electronic Engineering program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in the University Calendar.

This program is accredited by Engineers Australia.

Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.

Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences

Telephone (08) 8303 6476. Email: ecms_office@adelaide.edu.au. Website: www.ecms.adelaide.edu.au. Open Day 2008, 17 August, talk at 11.30am. Information session Tuesday 9 December 2008.

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