Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) (Honours)

Telecommunications Engineers design, build and manage systems that transfer, store and manage information via radio frequency transmission, optical fibres or some other form of wave transmission.

Telecommunications systems can employ a wide range of technologies, including optical fibre communication systems, radio systems (such as mobile phones and WiFi), cable systems and satellite communications.

These systems and technologies can also be applied to a range of civilian and defence applications such as radar, weather monitoring, radio frequency identification, provision of services such as voice, video and streaming services over the internet and sensor networks.Within the Telecommunications Engineering field, there are Communication (or Radio Frequency) Engineers and Network Engineers.

Communication Engineers focus on the specification, design and maintenance of the physical communication links and circuits and components such as antennas, transmitters and receivers, RF and microwave circuits, optical devices and optical fibres.

Network Engineers concern themselves with how individual communication systems are combined together to create integrated networks, how to manage the flow of information through such networks and how to deliver internet and data services over these networks.The purpose of the Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) (Honours) is to:provide you with the knowledge and skills essential for a professional career in telecommunications engineering, and give you the opportunity to take a minor in either Communication Engineering or Network Engineering, prepare you for employment in telecommunications engineering and related industries, including aerospace, telecommunications (both carriers and equipment suppliers), semiconductors and nanotechnology, defence, broadcasting, and network engineering.You will undertake a capstone experience in the final year courses OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A and OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B, in which you will conduct a research project that can be analytical, experimental, design or computational in nature (or some combination).This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus.

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To graduate you must complete the following:

All courses listed may not be available each Semester.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Complete the following One (1) Course from the Communication Engineering Minor:

Complete the following One (1) Course from the Network Engineering Minor:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Four of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Communication Engineering Minor Courses:

Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Network Engineering Minor Courses:

Select and Complete Three (3) of the following Telecommunications Engineering Option Courses: Before enrolling in a course, please ensure you have satisfactorily completed any prerequisite requirements

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of al least 20 in mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics, and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English; or equivalent studies and scores.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

Program Learning Outcomes

The program learning outcomes have been aligned with recognised standards for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degrees to obtain national accreditation by Engineers Australia.

1 Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

1.2. Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.

1.3. In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.

1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.

1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.

1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.

2 Engineering Application Ability

2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.

2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

3 Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

3.4. Professional use and management of information.

3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.