Sept 2025 Entry
2 years
Normally 60 (plus training credits).
The actual number of credits required will be determined by the transfer of credits granted based on AD/HD results.
The curriculum of this programme, including the credit requirements, is subject to review.
The exact study duration and number of credits to be transferred will depend on the entry qualification of individual AD/HD admittees.
All information is subject to change without notice.
What's New
- Undergraduate
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
Programme Aims
This programme provides in-depth coverage of electrical engineering based on an outcome-based education philosophy. The programme produces engineers who are able to practise their professions in a wide range of areas of electrical engineering, such as electrical power systems, energy conversion and utilisation, transportation systems, environmental protection, control, and computer and fibre-optic applications.
A modern electrical engineer should possess a broad-based education and the specialist knowledge needed to undertake high-level work in design, planning, supervision and manufacturing. The programme thus emphasises the mastery of both fundamental principles and applications of the latest engineering technology. Of equal importance is training in leadership, entrepreneurship, and communication skills.
We encourage life-long learning so that graduates can keep abreast of new developments in engineering and technology.
Programme Characteristics
BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering is a major electrical engineering degree programme in Hong Kong that provides unique and up-to-date education in the interesting field of electrical power and energy.
The curriculum is designed to give a balanced treatment of university core requirements, electrical engineering fundamentals, advanced and specialist topics, and non-technical subjects such as economics and management.
Engineering practice is an integrated component of the curriculum. Student learning is supplemented by a variety of laboratory, training and project activities. Students also develop good presentation and problem-solving skills through mini-projects and final-year projects. They are also required to take the Work-Integrated Education (WIE) component, which may be in the form of summer training or an industry attachment.
Engineering and Entrepreneurship Club (E&E Club) provides a platform to enhance students’ interests in engineering and understanding of entrepreneurship. E&E Club organizes workshops to train students’ technical skills and invites experts to share about the requirements of entrepreneurship with students. It further supports students participating in both local and overseas underwater robot competitions.
Seminars, industry visits and overseas study tours are organized to broaden students' horizons.
Professional Recognition
BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering has been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).
Career Prospects
BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering graduates have numerous employment opportunities in engineering planning and design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and servicing, engineering sales and research.
Graduates are able to develop rewarding careers in major utility and transportation companies such as CLP Power Hong Kong Limited, the Hongkong Electric Company Limited and the MTR Corporation Limited. They are also employed by engineering consultant firms, contractor companies, international engineering enterprises, electrical product manufacturers and the Government of the HKSAR.
The programme for senior year students consists of the following:
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General University Requirement (GUR) subjects
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Discipline Specific Requirement (DSR) subjects
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Training Credits
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Work-Integrated Education
General University Requirement (GUR) [9 credits]
- Cluster-Area Requirements (CAR) (6 credits)
- Service Learning (3 credits)
- Essential Components of General Education (a non-credit bearing subject)
- Language and Communication Requirements (LCR)
Remarks: Those students not meeting the equivalent standard of the Undergraduate Degree LCR (based on their previous studies in AD/HD programmes and their academic performance) will be required to take degree LCR subjects on top of the normal curriculum requirement.
Discipline-Specific Requirements (DSR) [51 credits out of the followings]
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Engineering Economics (3 credits)
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Information Technology (3 credits)
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Engineering Management (3 credits)
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Professional Communication in English for Engineering Students (2 credits)
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Professional Communication in Chinese (2 credits)
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Science (any ONE from Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering, Biology, Chemistry) (3 credits)
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Society and the Engineer (3 credits)
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Applied Electromagnetics (2 credits)
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Analogue and Digital Circuits (3 credits)
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Power Transmission and Distribution (3 credits)
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Systems and Control (3 credits)
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Analysis Methods for Engineers (3 credits)
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Electrical Machines (3 credits)
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Power Systems (3 credits)
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Advanced Power Electronics (3 credits)
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Individual Project (6 credits)
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Advanced Elective 1 (3 credits)
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Advanced Elective 2 (3 credits)
Students are considered for credit transfers based on their previous studies in AD/HD programmes and their academic performance.
Training Credits [11 credits]
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Industrial Placement Fundamentals (1 training credit)
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Engineering Communication and Fundamentals (4 training credits)
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Industrial Placement (A minimum of 4 weeks) (2 training credits)
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IC Training I (EE) (4 training credits)
Work-Integrated Education
Students are required to take the Work-Integrated Education (WIE) component, which can be in the form of summer training or industrial attachment.
Students may be required to take additional subjects if they do not have pre-requisite knowledge for all of the above subjects.
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Basic Mathematics I – Calculus and Probability & Statistics (3 credits)
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Basic Mathematics II – Calculus and Linear Algebra (3 credits)
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Mathematics I (3 credits)
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Mathematics II (3 credits)
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Physics I (3 credits)
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Physics II (3 credits)
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Computer Programming (3 credits)
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Circuit Analysis (3 credits)
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Electronics (3 credits)
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Electrical Energy Systems Fundamentals (2 credits)
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Electromechanical Energy Conversion (3 credits)
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Power Electronics and Drives (3 credits)
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Computer Systems Principles (3 credits)
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Linear Systems and Signal Processing (3 credits)
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Electrical Services in Buildings (3 credits)
Normally 60 (plus training credits).
The actual number of credits required will be determined by the transfer of credits granted based on AD/HD results.
Dr K.W. Chan
BSc, PhD, MIEEE, MIET
A Higher Diploma or an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
Tel. No. | Email Address | Website |
2766 6150 | eee.notice@polyu.edu.hk | www.polyu.edu.hk/eee/ |
To conduct an all-round (academic and non-academic) evaluation of the interests, achievements and ability of applicants.
About 10-15 minutes
Selected applicants will be invited to interview, if necessary.