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Electrical Engineering
 Electrical Engineering

Description

Electrical Engineering is concerned with the design, research, development, planning, manufacture and management of systems and devices relying on electricity and light to transmit data and power which underpin modern economies and contribute to the quality of life. Many of these devices rely on the use of new information and computer-intensive technologies.

Employment is found throughout industry, in service industries, large industrial groups and small innovative private specialist firms.

An Electrical Engineer may be responsible for research, design, manufacture and operation of:
  • Communication systems; satellite, microwave, optical
  • Telecommunications
  • Broadcasting; television and radio
  • Solar energy conversion
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Computer networks
  • Microprocessors, instrumentation and consumer devices
  • Automatic control systems and robotics
  • Electronic and integrated circuits
  • Image processing systems
  • Electrical machines
  • Electromedical equipment and many other areas.
Studying Electrical Engineering at UNSW

The study of Electrical Engineering is primarily through the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at UNSW (www.eet.unsw.edu.au ). The School offers a number of postgraduate programs. Please refer to the table below for a complete list.



Electric Power Engineering can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5458 Engineering (Electrical Eng) Specialisation ELECDS5458
8501 Electrical Engineering Specialisation ELECDS8501
   

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Electrical Engineering can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
8621 Engineering Specialisation ELECAS8621
   

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Electronics can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5458 Engineering (Electrical Eng) Specialisation ELECES5458
8501 Electrical Engineering Specialisation ELECES8501
   

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Energy Systems can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5338 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECMS5338
7338 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECMS7338
8538 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECMS8538
8539 Engineering Science (Ext) Specialisation ELECMS8539
   

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Microelectronics can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
8501 Electrical Engineering Specialisation ELECNS8501
   

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Microelectronics&Microsystems can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5338 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECNS5338
7338 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECNS7338
8538 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECNS8538
8539 Engineering Science (Ext) Specialisation ELECNS8539
   

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Photonics can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5458 Engineering (Electrical Eng) Specialisation ELECHS5458
8501 Electrical Engineering Specialisation ELECHS8501
   

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Signal Processing can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5338 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECGS5338
5458 Engineering (Electrical Eng) Specialisation ELECGS5458
7338 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECGS7338
8501 Electrical Engineering Specialisation ELECGS8501
8538 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECGS8538
8539 Engineering Science (Ext) Specialisation ELECGS8539
   

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Systems and Control can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
5338 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECLS5338
5458 Engineering (Electrical Eng) Specialisation ELECLS5458
7338 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECLS7338
8501 Electrical Engineering Specialisation ELECLS8501
8538 Engineering Science Specialisation ELECLS8538
8539 Engineering Science (Ext) Specialisation ELECLS8539
   

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.