Degree Information Main Page
This page explains
- what 4 year degrees and combined degrees are available,
- what are the general requirements for each degree program,
- where to find details of the rules governing these degrees, and
- the possibilities existing for transfers from one degree to another.
The Standard 4 Year Degrees
The School of Electrical and Information Engineering offers five Bachelor of Engineering specialisations:
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Specialisation
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| Electrical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics) |
| Electrical Engineering (Computer) |
| Electrical Engineering (Power) |
| Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) |
| Software Engineering |
Have a look at a brief overview of these degrees.
The Combined Degree Programs
The degrees above can be combined with various other degrees - the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Laws. All combined degrees 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:
| Degree Combinations | Bachelor of Commerce | Bachelor of Science | Bachelor of Medical Science | Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor of Laws |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical Engineering (Computer) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical Engineering (Power) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Software Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
If you wish to complete the BE and BSc over 5 years, there is an alternative to the combined degree.
General Requirements
All units of study (subjects) at the University of Sydney have a credit point value. The normal year's enrolment consists of 48 credit points (24 per semester).
The requirements for the degree programs here are expressed in terms of core (mandatory) units, recommended units and (free) electives.
To satisfy a 4 year degree, you must:
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Satisfy requirements on core units of study,
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Complete a specified total of credit points from core plus recommended units, and
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Complete a total of at least 192 credit points.
To satisfy a combined degree, you must:
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Satisfy requirements on core units of study,
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Complete a specified total of credit points from core plus recommended units,
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Satisfy any specific requirements of the second faculty, and
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Complete a total of at least 240 credit points for a 5 year combined degree program and 288 credit points for the combined degree with the Bachelor of Laws.
Faculty Rules
Details of the requirements (including definitions of core and recommended units of study) are available on the web pages below and in the Engineering Handbook:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Bioelectronics)
- Electrical Engineering (Computer)
- Electrical Engineering (Power)
- Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications)
- Software Engineering
Transferring Between Programs
It is not possible to transfer from a 4 year degree program to a combinded degree program without going via UAC. The reverse is possible with all combined degrees.
It is possible for students entering 2nd or 3rd year to transfer from the Electrical Engineering degree (or a combined degree program including this degree) to one of the other (specialist) degrees, subject to performance.
To transfer at the beginning of 2nd year, a candidate must
To transfer at the beginning of 3rd year, a candidate must
The School of EIE should be consulted for more detailed information.