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Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) B.E(T)
2010

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 4 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Bachelor

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.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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2009 CSP IB 40
SATAC Code 314211
2009 CSP TER 98.75
HESS group ? General
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
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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, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years 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: 314211

International applicants

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International TER 80
IB 26
IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Prerequisites ?
Mathematics and Physics
Equivalent Scores
International TER 80
IB 26
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

International TER 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)
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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

Semester 2

Level II

Semester 1

Semester 2

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

Semester 1

Semester 2

Electives

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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.

 

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Professional Accreditation

This program is accredited by The Institute of Engineers Australia.

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Work Placement

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

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Last updated: Thursday, 27 Aug 2009

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