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Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications)
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Bachelor
Duration
4 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 314211
2009
ATAR
98.75
- Program Outline
Telecommunications technologies are shaping the way in which we access news and information relevant to our lives, communicate with family and friends, play computer games and drive the so-called information economy.
Telecommunications engineering is concerned with the technologies that underpin modern voice, multimedia and data communications. Telecommunications engineers are responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and evolution of systems from business data networks to global voice and data communications. Relevant technologies include: transmission systems such as optical fibre, satellites, cellular networks, Internet Protocol networks and digital television; digital representation of audio, video and other multimedia; and the control, design and analysis of massive communications networks.
- Program Structure
The program develops an understanding of telecommunications systems encompassing both hardware and software needed by professional engineers in telecommunications systems. Emphasis is placed on underlying principles and techniques so that graduates will be able to learn and apply new technologies as they emerge in the future. The early years of the program build a scientific and engineering foundation of computing, electronics, physics and mathematics. The more specialised telecommunications engineering courses offered in the later years include telecommunications systems modelling, computer networks, voice telecommunications and emerging technologies including 3G video phones, high speed domestic broadband and network security. A major component of the final year of the course is a specialised telecommunications project. Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience at some time during their four years of study.
- Related Programs
- Master of Engineering (Advanced) (Electrical Engineering)
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- Master of Engineering (Advanced) (Telecommunications)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Avionics & Electronic Systems)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Energy - Electrical)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) & Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) with Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) with Bachelor of Finance
- Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 314211 2009 CSP ATAR 98.75 2009 CSP IB 40 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics.IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Alternative entry pathways
- Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
- VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
- Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
- Without formal qualifications?
You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
How to Apply
SATAC Code: 314211International applicants
Not an international applicant?
International ATAR 80 IB 26 IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,000 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
Mathematics and PhysicsEquivalent Scores
International ATAR 80 IB 26 IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
International ATAR 80 Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,000 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics.IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
- Higher Education applicants
- Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Level I Semester 1
- ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units)
- MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA (3 units)
- COMP SCI 1008 Computer Science IA (3 units)
- PHYSICS 1100 Physics IA (3 units)
Semester 2
- MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB (3 units)
- COMP SCI 1009 Computer Science IB (3 units)
- PHYSICS 1200 Physics IB (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 1010 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IB (3 units)
International Students
All international students who do not have English as their first language are required to undertake the course ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL - usually in their first semester of study in Adelaide. This course will replace one of the courses in the above study plan. Students will be given an individual study plan that show when they will need to undertake ENG 3003 Engineering Communication EAL.
Level II Semester 1
- ELEC ENG 2011 Circuit Analysis (3 units)
- MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 2008 Electronics II (3 units)
- COMP SCI 2004 Data Structures & Algorithms (3 units)
Semester 2
- MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics II (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 2007 Signals & Systems (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 2009 Engineering Electromagnetics (3 units)
- COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems UG (3 units)
Level III Semester 1
- ELEC ENG 3033 Signal Processing III (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 3018 RF Engineering III (3 units)
- APP MTH 3016 Telecommunications Systems Modelling III (3 units)
- COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications (3 units)
Semester 2
- ELEC ENG 3028 Digital Systems (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 3024 Project Management for Electrical Engineers (3 units)
- ELEC ENG 3034 Telecommunications III (3 units)
- COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project (3 units)
Level IV - Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities will be found in the telecommunications, broadcast, Internet and multimedia industries, as well as those industries like construction, mining, defence and power which rely heavily on communications systems to support their operations.
Potential careers
Engineer, Radio Engineer, Satellite Engineer, Telecommunications Analyst, Telecommunications Engineer, Network Engineer, Software Engineer
- Professional Accreditation
This program is accredited by The Institute of Engineers Australia.
- Work Placement
Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.
- Program Rules
- Further Information
Telephone (08) 8303 6476 Email: ecms_office@adelaide.edu.au Website: www.ecms.adelaide.edu.au. Open Day 2008, 17 August, talk at 11.30am. Information session Tuesday 9 December 2008.
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