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Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) & Bachelor of Arts

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Combined Degree

Duration 5 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 314921

2010
ATAR 90.35

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  • Program Outline

    Telecommunications engineers design, construct, maintain and upgrade telecommunications and data networks. The work of these engineers underpins modern communications including the Internet, mobile telephones, telephony and broadband networks, and international communications by satellite and optical fibre. Telecommunications Engineering students receive an education based in part on radio and optical communications technologies, and multimedia. Employment opportunities are available in telecommunications, Internet and related areas such as broadcasting and remote sensing. Telecommunications engineers also have expertise in the areas of network planning, distributed systems and databases, resource management, modelling and simulation, electronic and computer systems.

    A combined degree for Telecommunications Engineering is available with the Bachelor of Arts (stream code 226).

    The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is globally accepted as the program which provides most flexibility in study choices for students. The BA suits students who are interested in the big picture, finding answers to burning questions, understanding human behaviours, cultures and history, and exploring new or existing areas of study. Students specialise in areas of their choice by taking a 'major' (from one of 25 areas) and potentially a 'minor' (from a range of areas).  This study plan gives students depth of knowledge and skills in a specialised field, while having breadth of understanding in other areas.

    Regardless of their specialisation, all BA students build skills that are highly valued by a variety of employers, such as the ability to find creative solutions to problems, researching and analysing information, the capacity for lifelong learning, and effectively communicating at many levels. These attributes mean students can adapt to different challenges that they might face in their future careers, studies and daily lives.

    Students may complete the single degree of Bachelor of Engineering/Arts in five years of full-time study (with some overload). In addition to the program of study for Engineering, students complete 12 units at level I from any Humanities and Social Science discipline and a major sequence. Please contact the School of Engineering for further information.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

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    SATAC Code 314921
    2010 CSP ATAR 90.35
    2010 CSP IB 36
    Annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $7,756
    Mid-year entry? Only if prerequisites to core subjects have been completed
    Enquiries University Contact 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 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
    Prerequisites
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.

    IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

    Midyear applicants must also have completed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or Mathematics 1MA (or equivalent) to allow enrolment in Mathematics 1A in Semester 2. To ensure that you meet the entry requirements, contact the Student Centre.

    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). 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.
    • Other Entry Pathways
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 314921

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    International ATAR 80
    IB 27
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,250
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    CRICOS 041981G
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 80
    IB 27
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    A-Level 9
    UEC [Malaysia] 15
    SAT [US] 1770
    ISC & CBSE [India] 75%
    ISBE [India] [1] 85%
    OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 75
    Eynesbury Foundation Program 380
    Bradford Foundation Program 77
    [1] Acceptable Indian State Board Examinations: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
    How 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: $26,250
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Prerequisites
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry.

    IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)

  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2011 (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

    Semester 2

    *Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) will be required to enrol in MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA followed by MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB. Students who have not undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics will be required to enrol in MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA, then MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA in the following semester and then MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB in Summer Semester to complete the Mathematics requirements at Level I. The satisfactory completion of MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA is in addition to the normal requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering.

    ** Level I Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
    Level II

    Semester 1

    • ELEC ENG 2011 Circuit Analysis (3 units)
    • MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
    • ELEC ENG 1010 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IB (3 units)
    • Level I Arts Course (3 units)**

    Semester 2

    ** Level I Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
    Level III

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    ** Advanced Level Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
    Level IV

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    • COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project (3 units)
    • ELEC ENG 3024 Project Management for Engineers (3 units)
    • Advanced Level Arts Course (6 units)**

    ** Advanced Level Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
    Level V

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    ** Advanced Level Arts courses may be chosen from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.

    # Students accepted into the Honours stream will take Honours Project and other students will take Design Project.
    Electives

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

  • Professional Accreditation

    The Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) program is accredited by Engineers Australia.

  • Work Placement

    Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.

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Last updated: Monday, 25 Jul 2011

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