Electronic Engineering/Telecommunication
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering and Master of Telecommunication Engineering
Length
5.5 years full-time (5 years in an accelerated program), or up to 10 years part-time
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course covers all major aspects of computer, internet, mobile, multimedia and wireless technology, giving students strong theoretical and practical skills in the design, implementation and operation of communication circuits, systems and networks. The concurrent program combines undergraduate and Master's level studies.
Students must perform at a satisfactory level in third and fourth years to continue in the concurrent program.
Course structure
First-year studies include introductory electronics, mathematics, object-oriented programming, and physics.
Later-year studies include applied management for engineers, optical fibre communication systems, and a major project.
Contact hours
Between 24 and 30 hours a week (average) in first year
Subject details
Major areas of study
Electronics, mathematics, computer science, physics, telecommunications, module communication, systems engineering, systems design.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesFirst-year scholarships are available for high-achieving students. Prospective candidates should contact the Department of Electronic Engineering early in their Year 12 studies for details.
Middle Band
Successful completion of Physics or Specialist Mathematics facilitates an additional 1.5 points per study.
Selection
ATAR 80.40 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry - Year 12 applicants only. Applicants with an ATAR of 80 or more receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARS are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. They may also be asked to complete a maths test.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English, and 25 in Mathematical Methods or 20 in Specialist Mathematics.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
Students must complete at least 12 weeks' certified practical experience to be deemed to have completed the course. This is usually undertaken during the vacation following third or fourth year, but may be done at the end of final year.
Career opportunities
Today's communications engineer is faced with many challenges because of rapid technological advances in computer, internet, multimedia, and telecommunication technologies. Graduates are well-equipped for these challenges, and suited to engineering positions involving planning, design, implementation, operation and management of telecommunications systems and networks.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by Engineers Australia.