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Telecommunications engineering

Why study Telecommunications engineering?

Our coursework program focuses on computer, internet, multimedia and telecommunication technology from high-level specification of telecommunications systems through to the realisation of communication circuits. Core subjects include broadband digital communications, personal mobile communications, antennas and propagation, current experimental practice in electronics and telecommunications project. We have a wide range of advanced telecommunications electives. You may combine studies with a MBA.

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Career opportunities

Telecommunications is a global industry and graduates are prepared for diverse opportunities in Australia and overseas. Graduates with combined studies in network engineering can work in the design and development of new systems including computer networks, signal processing, wireless systems, and hardware and software development. Graduates with a MBA can fast track their career into senior management or form their own company.

Courses

Local students

Telecommunications engineering courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2011	Master of Business Administration / Master of Telecommunication Engineering	Melbourne	2 years full-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Business Administration / Master of Telecommunication Engineering continued… Course description In this double MAster's program, gradauates gain various professional skills that are highly sought after by the telecommunications industry. Graduates can fast-track their careers into senior management positions in high-technology companies, or to form their own technology start-up company. Prerequisite Four-year electronic or communication/telecommunication engineering degree, or approved equivalent, covering the fundamentals of analogue and digital communication techniques and systems. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $16,880 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by 31 October 2010. Full course details Business Administration/Telecommunication Engineering Melbourne
2012	Master of Business Administration / Master of Telecommunication Engineering	Melbourne	2 years full-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Business Administration / Master of Telecommunication Engineering continued… Course description In this double Master's program, gradauates gain various professional skills that are highly sought after by the telecommunications industry. Graduates can fast-track their careers into senior management positions in high-technology companies, or to form their own technology start-up company. Prerequisite Four-year electronic or communication/telecommunication engineering degree, or approved equivalent, covering the fundamentals of analogue and digital communication techniques and systems. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $17,890 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Full course details Business Administration/Telecommunication Engineering Melbourne
2011	Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering	Melbourne	2 years full-time or 4 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering continued… Course description Rapid changes in computer, Internet, multimedia and communication technologies has created many challenges. Graduates are trained in the necessary skills and practical experience to excel in the industry from high-level specification of telecommunications systems through to realisation of communication circuits. Prerequisite Four-year Bachelor of Engineering in electronic, computer, or communication/telecommunication engineering, or four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) or equivalent in an appropriate field. Applicants with a three-year Bachelor of Science in an appropriate field or a Bachelor of Engineering in another field may also be considered, conditional upon enrolment in additional (preliminary) subjects. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $19,420 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by October 31. Full course details Telecommunication and Network Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2012	Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering	Melbourne	2 years full-time or 4 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering continued… Course description Rapid changes in computer, Internet, multimedia and communication technologies has created many challenges. Graduates are trained in the necessary skills and practical experience to excel in the industry from high-level specification of telecommunications systems through to realisation of communication circuits. This course may be offered under a different program in 2012 subject to CRICOS approval. International students need to check the course status before making an application. Prerequisite Four-year Bachelor of Engineering in electronic, computer, or communication/telecommunication engineering, or four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) or equivalent in an appropriate field. Applicants with a three-year Bachelor of Science in an appropriate field or a Bachelor of Engineering in another field may also be considered, conditional upon enrolment in additional (preliminary) subjects. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Full course details Telecommunication and Network Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2011	Master of Telecommunication Engineering	Melbourne	1 year full-time or 2 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Telecommunication Engineering continued… Course description This course focuses on the major aspects of computer, internet, multimedia and telecommunication technology, from high-level specification of telecommunications systems through to realisation of communication circuits. Students are trained in the necessary skills and practical experience to excel in the industry. Prerequisite Four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronic, computer, or communication/telecommunication engineering, or four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) or equivalent in an appropriate field. Applicants with a three-year Bachelor of Science in appropriate field or a Bachelor of Engineering in another field may also be considered, conditional upon enrolment in additional (preliminary) subjects. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $19,420 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by October 31. Full course details Telecommunication Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2012	Master of Telecommunication Engineering	Melbourne	1 year full-time or 2 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Telecommunication Engineering continued… Course description This course focuses on the major aspects of computer, internet, multimedia and telecommunication technology, from high-level specification of telecommunications systems through to realisation of communication circuits. Students are trained in the necessary skills and practical experience to excel in the industry. This course may be offered under a different program in 2012 subject to CRICOS approval. International students need to check the course status before making an application. Prerequisite Four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronic, computer, or communication/telecommunication engineering, or four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) or equivalent in an appropriate field. Applicants with a three-year Bachelor of Science in appropriate field or a Bachelor of Engineering in another field may also be considered, conditional upon enrolment in additional (preliminary) subjects. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Full course details Telecommunication Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2011	Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering	Melbourne	1 year full-time or 2 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering continued… Course description This course allows graduates to update their skills or to specialise in biomedical, communication, electronic systems or optical engineering. For those with a four-year degree in engineering or science (with an electronics major), it is a means to keep up-to-date with developments in these specialist areas. Prerequisite Bachelor degree in a relevant area. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $19,420 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by October 31. Professional recognition The course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Full course details Electronic Engineering (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne
2012	Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering	Melbourne	1 year full-time or 2 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering continued… Course description This course allows graduates to update their skills or to specialise in biomedical, communication, electronic systems or optical engineering. For those with a four-year degree in engineering or science (with an electronics major), it is a means to keep up to date with developments in these specialist areas. Prerequisite Bachelor degree in a relevant area. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Professional recognition The course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Full course details Electronic Engineering (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

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Telecommunications engineering international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2011	Master of Business Administration / Master of Telecommunication Engineering (061682G/ 039169J)	Melbourne	2 years	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$22 030 (135 credit points per year)
Master of Business Administration / Master of Telecommunication Engineering continued… Year 2011 Course description In this double MAster's program, gradauates gain various professional skills that are highly sought after by the telecommunications industry. Graduates can fast-track their careers into senior management positions in high-technology companies, or to form their own technology start-up company. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements Students must have completed a four-year Electronic or Communication/Telecommunication Engineering degree, or approved international equivalent, that includes the fundamentals of analogue and digital communication techniques and systems. Additional information MBA start dates: January, April, June and September (for further information, contact the Graduate School of Management on +613 9479 3100). MTE start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) Course details Business Administration/Telecommunication Engineering Melbourne
2011	Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering (050071D)	Melbourne	2 years	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$22 040
Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering continued… Year 2011 Course description Rapid changes in computer, Internet, multimedia and communication technologies has created many challenges. Graduates are trained in the necessary skills and practical experience to excel in the industry from high-level specification of telecommunications systems through to realisation of communication circuits. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements A four-year Australian Bachelor's degree in electronics, telecommunications, or computer engineering, or an Honours degree in science in an appropriate field, or approved international equivalent, with a minimum background in digital logic, computer architecture, mathematics at second year level and basic programming skills in C or C++. Candidates who do not strictly meet these requirements may be considered for admission following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering. Course details Telecommunication and Network Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2012	Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering (050071D)	Melbourne	2 years	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$23 360
Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering continued… Year 2012 Course description Rapid changes in computer, Internet, multimedia and communication technologies has created many challenges. Graduates are trained in the necessary skills and practical experience to excel in the industry from high-level specification of telecommunications systems through to realisation of communication circuits. This course may be offered under a different program in 2012 subject to CRICOS approval. International students need to check the course status before making an application. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements A four-year Australian Bachelor's degree in electronics, telecommunications, or computer engineering, or an Honours degree in science in an appropriate field, or approved international equivalent, with a minimum background in digital logic, computer architecture, mathematics at second year level and basic programming skills in C or C++. Candidates who do not strictly meet these requirements may be considered for admission following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering. Additional information This course may be offered under a different program in semester 2, 2012 subject to CRICOS approval. International students need to check the course status before making an application. Please click on Enquire now below under How to apply. Course details Telecommunication and Network Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2011	Master of Telecommunication Engineering (039169J)	Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$22 040
Master of Telecommunication Engineering continued… Year 2011 Course description This course focuses on the major aspects of computer, internet, multimedia and telecommunication technology, from high-level specification of telecommunications systems through to realisation of communication circuits. Students are trained in the necessary skills and practical experience to excel in the industry. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements A four-year Australian Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering, Communication/Telecommunication Engineering, or an Honours degree in an appropriate field of science, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with a Bachelor of Engineering in another field may also be considered for admission, but may be required to take additional (preliminary) subjects to strengthen their knowledge and skills in communication systems, analogue electronics and signal processing. Course details Telecommunication Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2011	Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering (019480A)	Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$22 040
Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering continued… Year 2011 Course description This course allows graduates to update their skills or to specialise in biomedical, communication, electronic systems or optical engineering. For those with a four-year degree in engineering or science (with an electronics major), it is a means to keep up-to-date with developments in these specialist areas. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent, in a relevant area. Course details Electronic Engineering (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne
2012	Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering (019480A)	Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$23 360
Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering continued… Year 2012 Course description This course allows graduates to update their skills or to specialise in biomedical, communication, electronic systems or optical engineering. For those with a four-year degree in engineering or science (with an electronics major), it is a means to keep up to date with developments in these specialist areas. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent, in a relevant area. Course details Electronic Engineering (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne

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Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

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