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Electronic Technology

This course information is for international students only

Year

2010

Award

Bachelor of Electronic Technology

CRICOS course code

013449D

Length

3 years

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Course description

This course enables graduates to work alongside electronic engineers in industry. Key features include a thorough grounding in the relevant electronics, computer science and mathematics studies, hands-on practical experience, an electronics technology project in third year, eight weeks' industry experience, and the possibility of articulation to the Bachelor of Electronic Engineering.

Course structure

Students can choose to take later-year studies in the specialist areas of biomedical engineering, optical and communications engineering, or electronic systems engineering.

Handbook

Major areas of study

Electronics, engineering principles and methods, technology design and management, technological sciences, and management practices.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.

Application

Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.

Tuition fee (AUD)

20 600

The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

English language requirements

Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or

TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or

Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

LTU Foundation Studies - 50
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 55.75
International Baccalaureate - 24
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 5
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
MICSS (UEC) - 2A 4B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 50
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.3
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - 480
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 410
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 550
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.5
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.0

If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website

Subject prerequisites

Mathematics determined to be equivalent to the Australian VCE Units 3 & 4 Mathematical Methods (either) or Specialist Mathematics.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.

Career opportunities

Graduates will occupy challenging positions of support and supervision in the modern engineering environment.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia at affiliate grade.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/prospective/undergraduate.html

Contact information

Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au