Telecommunication Engineering (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Master of Telecommunication Engineering
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
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.
Course structure
Core subjects include Broadband Digital Communications, Personal Mobile Communications, Antennas and Propagation, Current Experimental Practice in Electronics, and Telecommunications project. Students can choose electives from a range of advanced telecommunications subjects.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
22 040
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.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
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.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Telecommunications is a global industry. It is constantly upgrading and developing new technologies, and graduates of this course are likely to find diverse employment opportunities.
Contact information
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