Telecommunication Engineering (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Telecommunication Engineering
Length
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
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.
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
Core subjects include Broadband Digital Communications, Personal Mobile Communications, Antennas and Propagation, Current Experimental Practice in Electronics, and Telecommunications Design. 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
Application
Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree in electronic, computer, or communication/telecommunication engineering, or four-year Bachelor of Science (Honours) or equivalent in an appropriate field. Applicants with a three-year Bachelor of Science in appropriate field or a Bachelor of Engineering in another field may also be considered, conditional upon enrolment in additional (preliminary) subjects.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Telecommunications is a global industry, constantly upgrading and developing new technology, and graduates are likely to find diverse employment opportunities in Australia and overseas.