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Why study telecommunication and network engineering at La Trobe?

Top-rated globally

La Trobe is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.

Times Higher Education (THE), 2022, World University Rankings 2022; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2023, Ranking Web of Universities

Leading research

We’re ranked 'above world standard' for our engineering research.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

1st in Victoria

We’re the best in Victoria and third in Australia for employer satisfaction, with a rating of 88.1 per cent.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, 2022 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 812 KB]

Career opportunities in telecommunication and network engineering

Career pathways

The skills you build when you study telecommunication and network engineering prepare you for a range of careers, including:

  • Network engineer
  • Systems engineer
  • Development engineer
  • Program analyst

Future employers

Potential employers of telecommunication and network engineering graduates include:

  • Telstra
  • Optus
  • Technology companies
  • Major corporations
  • Government departments

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