The University of Sydney

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical Engineering)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Develop your ability to design and build the systems and machines that generate, transmit, measure, control and use electrical energy. Build a foundational knowledge of electrical circuits, electronics and computer systems, signals and communications, and the management of power and energy systems.

The Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Electrical Engineering) is an undergraduate coursework degree that will develop your ability to design and build the systems and machines that generate, transmit, measure, control and use electrical energy. This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and other major professional engineering institutions.

You will complete degree foundational core units in mathematics and computing, along with a suite of multidisciplinary project units. You will also complete stream core and specialist elective units in electrical engineering, and can choose to complete an optional specialisation.

Additionally, you will complete elective units as needed to make up the requirements of the course from either the Engineering disciplinary pool or the shared pool. In your final year, you will complete an honours thesis in electrical engineering.

Delivery mode

The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Camperdown
  • J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
  • Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown
  • Manning Rd, Camperdown

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission criteria

Secondary or tertiary qualification

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

Prerequisites

Mathematics prerequisite

Assumed knowledge

You are expected to have studied the following subjects in high school to succeed in this course:

  • Mathematics Extension 1
  • Physics

English language requirements

Required scores:

  • IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
  • TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
  • Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $35,792 $224,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$35,792
Standard Tuition:
$224,000
Full Fee Tuition:
$35,792
Full Fee Tuition:
$224,000
Enquire with The University of Sydney to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $35,792 $224,000 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical Engineering) will prepare you for the following roles.

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Computer Engineer

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Electrical Engineer

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Avg yearly income $104,000
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Electronic Engineer

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Control Systems Engineer

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Power Systems Engineer

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Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

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