Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) with Bachelor of Economics B.E(T)/Ec
2008

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.

The Telecommunications Engineering academic program covers the structure of computer systems, telecommunication systems and networks, and software systems. This requires a strong background in mathematics as well as extensive practice in the design and operation of both hardware and software systems. The academic program also develops communication skills and familiarity with project management and quality control techniques.

Combined degrees for Telecommunications Engineering are available with Arts (stream code 226), Economics (227), Finance (228), Mathematical & Computer Sciences (229) and Laws (SATAC code 324111, stream code 116 - minimum 6.5 years full-time study).

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications)
• Bachelor of Economics

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 83.05 2007 Fee-paying TER: 80 Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
Prerequisites:	SACE - Stage 2 Math. Studies, Physics + either Specialist Maths or Chemistry; IB - either Phys. & Maths (HL) or Chem., Phys. & Math. Methods (SL)
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 314921 Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $8,499 Australian Full-fee place: $17,600
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $19,850
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Level I
Semester 1 ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA OR MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA * (3 units) COMP SCI 1008 Computer Science IA (3 units) PHYSICS 1100 Physics IA (3 units) Semester 2 MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA OR MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB * (3 units) COMP SCI 1009 Computer Science IB (3 units) PHYSICS 1200 Physics IB (3 units) ECON 1004 Principles of Microeconomics I (3 units) * Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths will be required to enrol in Maths IA followed by Maths IB. Students who have not taken SACE Stage 2 Specialist maths will be required to enrol in Maths IMA followed by Maths IA and Maths IB in summer semester to complete the requirements at Level 1.
Level II
Semester 1 ELEC ENG xxxx Circuit Analysis (3 units) MATHS 2xxx Engineering Mathematics I (3 units) ELEC ENG 1010 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IB (3 units) ECON 1000 Principles of Macroeconomics I (3 units) Semester 2 MATHS 2xxx Engineering Mathematics II (3 units) ELEC ENG 2007 Signals & Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 2009 Engineering Electromagnetics (3 units) ECON 2504 Intermediate Econometrics II (3 units)
Level III
Semester 1 ELEC ENG 2008 Electronics II (3 units) COMP SCI 2004 Data Structures & Algorithms (3 units) ELEC ENG xxxx Telecommunication Systems Modelling III (3 units) ECON 2506 Intermediate Microeconomics II (3 units) Semester 2 ELEC ENG xxxx Digital Systems (3 units) COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems (3 units) ECON 2507 Intermediate Macroeconomics II (3 units) Level II Economics Course (3 units)
Level IV
Semester 1 ELEC ENG xxxx Signal Processing III (3 units) ELEC ENG 3018 RF Engineering III (3 units) COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications (3 units) Level III Economics Course (3 units) Semester 2 COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project (3 units) ELEC ENG xxxx Practical Electrical & Electronic Design III (3 units) ELEC ENG xxxx Telecommunications III (3 units) Level III Economics Course (3 units)
Level V
Semester 1 ELEC ENG 4039A Honours Project Part 1 OR ELEC ENG 4036A Design Project Part 1 (3 units) ELEC ENG 4035 Communications IV (3 units) Level III Economics Courses (6 units) Semester 2 ELEC ENG 4039B Honours Project Part 2 OR ELEC ENG 4036B Design Project Part 2 (3 units) ELEC ENG 4046 Telecommunications IV (3 units) Level III Economics Courses (6 units)

Career Opportunities

The double degree combination provides future engineers with the skills base they will need in management positions.

Potential careers

Radio Engineer, Remote Sensing and GIS, Communications Engineer, Manager / Business Management, Telecommunications Engineer, Network Engineer, Broadcaster, IT Manager, Software Engineer, Database Coordinator

Useful Links

• Engineering Program Information Leaflet
• Business Studies Program Information Leaflet
• School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• School of Economics
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

• Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences
• School of Economics