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 full-time or 4 years part-time
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
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 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 an 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
Graduates can work in the information technology and telecommunications industries. They are likely to find roles 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.