Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications (EE&T) has close links with the pure and applied sciences and mathematics. The required courses in these disciplines are undertaken in the early stages of the program to establish the necessary foundations. Basic engineering concepts are introduced progressively while the essential mathematical tools are mastered.

The foundations of software engineering and computing are taught by the School of Computer Science and Engineering, with the support of a network of advanced workstations. Microprocessor design and interfacing, instrumentation and real time computing are undertaken within Electrical Engineering. Many of the professional elective subjects in the final year rely on the application of computers to electrical engineering problems, stressing the importance of computers in all branches of engineering.

Modern teaching laboratories provide extensive computer supported facilities for practical work in such areas as communications, signal processing, real-time systems, machines and electrical energy and various branches of electronics. These laboratories are exploited at all stages of the course to support the lecture and tutorial program, and to provide up-to-date resources for projects and for thesis work.

Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications offers excellent career opportunities and helps develop a set of core skills and attributes that are highly sought after in many sectors outside of engineering. Our students develop a capacity for analytical and critical thinking, creativity, good communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively on complex systems and tasks.

EE&T at UNSW offers a challenging undergraduate program of international standing, an enjoyable and supportive social and academic environment and exciting career opportunities.

UNSW Electrical Engineering degrees are recognised by the Institution of Engineers (Australia) (IEAust), which also gives our graduates international recognition of their qualifications under the Washington Accord. A UNSW Electrical Engineering degree will always have high value in the job market and our graduates work in more than 90 countries around the world.

Starting in Session 1, 2006, students will be able to take advantage of a new flexible first-year structure. More information on this can be found on the Faculty website.