Electronic Engineering/Telecommunications

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Year

2010

Award

Bachelor of Electronic Engineering and Master of Telecommunication Engineering

Length

5.5 years full-time (5 years for accelerated program) or part-time equivalent

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Course description

This course produces graduates with specialist skills and practical experience to work as an engineer in the telecommunications and information technology (IT) industries. It addresses all major aspects of computer, internet, mobile, multimedia and wireless technology. Students gain strong theoretical and practical skills in the design, implementation and operation of telecommunications circuits, systems and networks. The unique concurrent program combines undergraduate and Master's-level studies. Students must perform at a satisfactory level in third and fourth years to continue in the concurrent program.

Students also have access to the Faculty Industry Cadetship Program and mentoring programs, which vary by course and campus. Visit Faculty website for more details.

Course structure

First-year studies include introductory electronics, mathematics, object-oriented programming, and physics. Later-year studies include a major project, applied management for engineers, and optical fibre communication systems.

Handbook

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Major areas of study

Electronics, mathematics, computer science, physics, telecommunications, module communication, systems engineering and design.

Overseas study opportunities

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

Application

VTAC

Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

Middle Band

Successful completion of Physics or Specialist Mathematics facilitates and additional 1.5 points per study.

Selection

ENTER n/a

Extra requirements

Mature-Age Entry: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.

Non-Year 12 applicants may complete the VTAC Pi form, and may also be required to complete a maths test or bridging program. Contact (03) 9479 2591 or sci.tech@latrobe.edu.au for more information.

Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 25 in English (ESL), or 20 in any other English, and at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (either) or at least 20 in Specialist Mathematics.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Career opportunities

Graduates are suited for engineering positions involving aspects of planning, design, implementation, operation and management of telecommunication systems and networks.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia.

Course URL

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

Contact information

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All students may pay a Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for Overseas Student Health Cover