Bachelor of Engineering: Electrical
A degree in engineering opens up a wide range of exciting career opportunities that can contribute to advancement in both the business and technological worlds.
Electrical Engineering focuses on electrical and electronic devices and systems, computer systems, telecommunications, control and electrical power engineering. Electrical engineers play a vital role in renewable energy generation, heavy industry and manufacturing installations, robotics and automation, mining and electrical power distribution. Electrical engineers are highly sought after for their expertise in the development and application of sustainable electrical and electronic systems across a wide range of sectors.
Duration
4 Years - Full-time
Intakes
Spring - February
Summer - June
Autumn - September
Tuition Fees
AED 275,310
USD 75,016
(VAT 5% inclusive)
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree is an applied program that produces highly employable graduates in various fields of engineering. Students undertaking the Bachelor of Engineering program enter professions such as:
- System Designers
- Engineering Managers
- Engineering Analysts
- System Developers
- Educators
- Researchers
- Network Engineers
Professional Accreditation
IEAust
The program is recognised by the Society of Engineers Australia, providing professional recognition in the field of engineering in Australia and globally. This recognition ensures that graduates from this course are admitted, on application, to the grade of Graduate Membership of Engineers Australia.
UOW Australia is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of its being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research.
Accreditation and Recognition
This program is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs and is fully recognised within the UAE, GCC nations and internationally for further education and employment in the private and public sectors.
In addition, the program is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia. UOWD graduates have the opportunity to exchange their UOWD degree for the equivalent UOW Australia degree after completion.
Degree Requirements and Program Structure
All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering program should sit the Placement Tests for Mathematics/Statistics and Physics and, if necessary, may be requested to complete foundation subjects for the same. Placement tests are usually scheduled in the first week of your joining semester and students should contact the Faculty Office to apply for the test.
To qualify for award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, a student should accrue an aggregate of at least 220 Credit Points (cp) which include 30cp of General Education, 160cp from the program core and 30cp major requirements. Students are also required to accrue an overall weighted average mark (WAM) of 50%.
Bachelor of Engineering Placement Tests
All Bachelor of Engineering students should complete two Engineering Placement Tests, one in Physics and one in Mathematics/Statistics. Passing a placement tests means you will not be required to take the corresponding remedial subject.
A mark of 60% or above in the test will entitle the student to continue with the year 1 subjects for Mathematics/Statistics and Physics for the Bachelors of Engineering. Students who score less than 60% in the test would be required to enrol in a remedial zero level subject to further strengthen their foundations in these subjects.
For further information about test dates, fees, registration and syllabuses, please download the Engineering Placement Test FAQ Sheet.
Program core
| Subject Code | Subject Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MATH141 | Foundations of Engineering Mathematics | 6 |
| MATH142 | Essentials of Engineering Mathematics | 6 |
| ENGG100 | Engineering Computing and Analysis | 6 |
| ENGG102 | Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics | 6 |
| ENGG103 | Materials in Design | 6 |
| ENGG104 | Electrical Systems | 6 |
| ENGG105 | Engineering Design for Sustainability | 6 |
| PHYS143 | Physics for Engineers | 6 |
| CSCI291 | Programming for Engineers | 6 |
| MATH291 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| ECTE202 | Circuits and Systems | 6 |
| ECTE203 | Signals and Systems | 6 |
| MATH253 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| ECTE213 | Engineering Electromagnetics | 6 |
| ECTE212 | Electronics | 6 |
| ECTE233 | Digital Hardware | 6 |
| ECTE324 | Foundations in Electrical Energy Utilisation | 6 |
| ECTE333 | Microcontroller Architecture and Applications | 6 |
| ECTE301 | Digital Signal Processing | 6 |
| ECTE364 | Data Communications | 6 |
| STAT291 | Engineering Statistics | 3 |
| ECTE250 | Engineering Design and Management 2 | 6 |
| ECTE350 | Engineering Design and Management 3 | 6 |
| ECTE344 | Control Theory | 6 |
| ECTE363 | Communication Systems | 6 |
| ECTE399 | Professional Experience | 0 |
| ECTE451 | Engineering Project 1 | 6 |
| ECTE458* | Engineering Project 2 | 12 |
* Instead of completing ECTE458 (12cp), students may complete two subjects from the approved list of electives.
Specialisation Core
| Subject Code | Subject Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ECTE323 | Power Engineering 2 | 6 |
| Plus at least 3 subjects from the list below | ||
| ECTE423 | Power System Analysis | 6 |
| ECTE433 | Embedded Systems | 6 |
| ECTE465 | Wireless Communication Systems | 6 |
| ECTE412 | Power Electronics and Drives | 6 |
| ECTE426 | Power Distribution Systems | 6 |
| ECTE471 | Robotics and Flexible Automation | 6 |
| Plus one subject from the list of specialisation subjects | ||
List of Specialisation Subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| ECTE427 | Renewable and Embedded Generation | 6 |
| ECTE423 | Power System Analysis | 6 |
| ECTE471 | Robotics and Flexible Automation | 6 |
| ECTE465 | Wireless Communication Systems | 6 |
| ECTE432 | Computer Architecture | 6 |
| ECTE401 | Multimedia Signal Processing | 6 |
| ECTE482 | Network Engineering | 6 |
| ECTE469 | Queuing Theory and Optimization | 6 |
| ECTE412 | Power Electronics and Drives | 6 |
| ECTE426 | Power Distribution Systems | 6 |
| ECTE433 | Embedded Systems | 6 |
General Education (GED)
| Subject Code | Subject Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| English, Arabic or other Languages | ||
| GED 010 | Academic Study Skills 1 | 12 |
| Islamic Studies or History or Culture | ||
| ARTS017 | Islamic Culture | 6 |
| One subject from Humanities or Arts | ||
| ARTS035 | Introduction to Philosophy | 6 |
| LAW 101 | Law, Business and Society | 6 |
| ISIT301 | Professional Practice & Ethics | 6 |
| One subject from Social or Behavioural Sciences | ||
| PSYC015 | Introduction to Psychology | 6 |
| SOC 103 | Introduction to Sociology | 6 |
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