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Telecommunication And Network Engineering (Master)

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Year

2012

Award

Master of Telecommunication and Network Engineering

Length

2 years

Campuses

Melbourne

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.

Course structure

Students undertake specialised subjects and electives of electronic engineering and computer science in the areas of telecommunication and network engineering, as well as a telecommunications project. They can also choose electives to develop an area of interest.

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)

23 360

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/postgraduates

Selection

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.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

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.

Career opportunities

Graduates can work in the information technology and telecommunications industries, in areas such as design and development of new telecommunications systems, computer networks, distributed systems, signal processing, telecommunications, wireless systems, integrated circuit design, and hardware and software development.