Undergraduate Studies FAQ
What undergraduate degrees are available?
Standard 4-year degree
The School of Electrical and Information Engineering offers the Bachelor of Engineering degree in the five following specialisations:
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Electronic Commerce
2 degrees in 5 years - combined degree courses
The BE degree in the above specialisations can be combined with various other degrees - such as the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Laws. All combined degree courses are of 5 years’ duration, except for the Bachelor of Engineering with Bachelor of Laws, which is 6 years. Possible combinations are shown in the table:
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The degree structure for each specialisation may be found here.
What Subjects will I study?
Subjects at the University of Sydney are known as units of study. A full list of the units of study taught by the School may be found at
http://www.ee.usyd.edu.au/undergraduates/UOS/
Are there any prerequisites?
The Faculty of Engineering does not have prerequisites: only assumed knowledge. This means students may take units of study without studying the required subjects but should make up the knowledge before they start. Bridging courses are run between enrolment and semester commencement. Students receive more information on bridging courses during enrolment.
How do I apply?
Australian Students
Local students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre in August/September, in the year before they wish to commence studying. UAC is a central admissions body for all NSW and ACT universities. Application forms and information on how to apply are available on-line from UAC at http://www.uac.edu.au/
International Students
International students apply directly to the University. Full details and an application form may be found at http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/io/
How will I be selected?
Australian Students
Details on selection may be found at Future Undergarduate Web page
International Students
A number of overseas qualifications are accepted for entry into our degrees. Where appropriate, the School will grant credit for previous studies. This will vary from country to country. Please contact the International Office for more information at info@io.usyd.edu.au
What if I do not get my first BE specialisation preference?
Do not worry; the School has an internal transfer arrangement for the BE specialisation it teaches. For example, if you are offered Electrical Engineering and want to do Computer Engineering, it will be possible to transfer later as long as you can demonstrate that you are academically capable. Normally, you would be expected to maintain a credit average in any given year (around 65%), before a transfer would be allowed.
Local Students
Cost details may be found at http://www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/undergrad/apply/scm/costs.shtml
International Students
Cost details may be found here.
What Scholarships are available?
A list of Scholarships offered at the University may be found at Costs and scholarships page.
For further information or enquiries please email ug.enquiry@ee.usyd.edu.au
