Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Quantum)
UNSW
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This course has been cancelled
About
Electrical engineers: Design and develop intelligent hardware and software systems and devices, which contribute to our quality of life. They are engaged in communications, smart energy, embedded systems, robotics, speech, video and image processing, power systems, and integrated electronics.
This degree focuses on design, development, manufacturing and management of complex hardware and software systems, and reliable cost-effective devices. This involves the use of new information and computer-intensive technologies. Key courses include telecommunications, photonics, systems and control, energy systems, microelectronics and signal processing. To get you work ready, you'll apply these skills through 60 days of approved industry training.
Telecommunications engineering: Telecommunications explores how information is transferred from one point to another. It is concerned with the design, development, testing and maintenance of all aspects of voice and data communications systems – from satellite and optical fibre networks to data encoding, compression and encryption.
In this degree you’ll learn about the theory and application of a broad range of telecommunications systems such as telephone and data networks, radio and TV, satellites and deep space applications. You’ll learn how to design, develop and maintain the transmission of information using different methods across the world.
Quantum engineering: UNSW Sydney has introduced the world’s first undergraduate degree in quantum engineering which will train students in advanced electronics and telecommunication engineering, including specialising in how to design and control complex quantum systems. The degree will cover nanoelectronics, microwave engineering and quantum technologies for advanced sensors, secure communications and computing.
Degree combinations:
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Quantum)
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Double degrees: Electrical, Telecommunications and Quantum Engineering can be combined with 425560 Bachelor of Fine Arts, 425850 Bachelor of Arts, 425850 Bachelor of Science, 425850 Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), 425900 Bachelor of Commerce, 426000 Bachelor of Laws, 429360 Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons), 429330 Bachelor of Advanced Mathematics (Hons), 425950 Master of Biomedical Engineering.
Areas of study
For Electrical: Energy systems, microsystems, photonics, signal processing, systems and control, wireless and data networks. For Telecommunications: Compression and encryption, data communications systems, data encoding, satellite and optical fibre networks, voice communication system. For Quantum: Quantum devices and computers, quantum sensors, quantum communications, photonic networks, quantum physics of solids and devices, and quantum control.
Career opportunities
For Electrical: Electronics, quantum computing, networking, power distribution and robotics and control. For Telecommunications: Telecommunications service providers, major equipment and device manufacturers, large private industrial groups as well as small to medium service and technology providers or start-ups. For Quantum: Innovative nanoelectronics, quantum computing, sensing, measurement and communications companies serving the healthcare, defence, natural resources and financial services sectors.
Professional recognition
Students can apply for membership of the relevant professional engineering or science institutions within Australia and affiliated overseas bodies, including Engineers Australia and the Australian Computer Society. International recognition offers graduates the opportunity to travel and work overseas.
Practical experience
At least 60 working days of approved industrial experience as part of all accredited Engineering programs.
Women in Engineering program: The Women in Engineering community at UNSW is a valuable support network that will help empower you to grow personally and professionally. With bespoke mentoring and development opportunities and our program of industry events, we aim to ensure you emerge from UNSW as a highly employable and qualified professional. Find out more about the Women in Engineering program.
The ChallENG Program: Take part in interactive learning through the ChallENG program. The ChallENG program connects students, academics and companies to exciting, real-world projects and learning-based initiatives. The program will prepare you for your future career by helping develop technical and design skills and expanding your professional expertise.
Humanitarian Engineering: Use your studies to make a difference to disadvantaged individuals and communities by engineering solutions that improve lives and livelihoods. Take part in a Humanitarian Engineering project or include it into your studies as an elective or Minor.
Honours:
Class 1 or 2 will be awarded on the basis of superior performance throughout the course.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Extension 1, Physics.
Portfolio Entry: Early Conditional Offer Scheme: This degree is eligible for the Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme. You can submit a portfolio to demonstrate your passion for your chosen degree and receive an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement. Students are required to submit a video and personal statement conveying their motivation and passion towards studying Engineering, Computer Science or Food Science.
Other applicants
Refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Student profile
Visit the UNSW website.
Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
* The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.
Engineering
UNSW Engineering is the destination of choice for a quality engineering degree. Set yourself apart by studying at Australia’s top engineering faculty. Find your passion by choosing from the largest range of Engineering disciplines in the country, including both traditional and emerging areas like Quantum and Renewable Energy Engineering. Our internationally transferable degrees offer a countless range of dynamic career pathways.
Graduate as a well-rounded engineer through participation in our extensive student opportunities. Take part in real-world, project-based learning initiatives with academics and industry partners through the ChallENG program. Bring all your ideas to life in our makerspaces which are practical, hands-on facilities and house everything you need. Work Integrated Learning is a core part of our degrees, and most Engineering students will take part in 60 days of industrial training, allowing you to graduate with on-the-job experience.
We are focused on making the world a better place by providing disadvantaged individuals and communities with engineering solutions that improve lives and livelihoods. You can take part in Humanitarian Engineering
projects through ChallENG or include it in your studies as an elective or Minor. We are also committed to diversity, The Women in Engineering community at UNSW is a valuable support network that will help empower you to grow personally and professionally, through our bespoke mentoring, development opportunities and program of industry events.