Telecommunication And Network Engineering (Master)
This course information is for local students only
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/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 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.