Master of Engineering (Telecommunications and networking)
Prepare for the rich opportunities of the future workforce with La Trobe's accredited Master of Engineering.
Developed in consultation with industry leaders, our Master's gives you advanced skills for a successful career, including design, engineering management, research and innovation. You'll learn how to adapt to the emerging technologies that are changing the engineering landscape like artificial intelligence and robotics. You'll also have the opportunity to experience engineering practice first-hand and build valuable industry connections with the option of an 800-hour work-integrated learning (WIL) program.
About the Telecommunications and networking specialisation
Become an expert in designing and developing new telecom systems and software.
Master network architecture, serial communication standards and routing techniques in computer communication networks. Learn advanced technologies in digital communications and design and simulate and evaluate wireless systems. Scrutinise cybersecurity attacks on system and network services and assess different security mechanisms. Apply your skills and knowledge in real-world situations through work placements with our industry partners. Graduate ready to pursue a career in a range of different sectors including scientific and technical services, defence, and public administration and safety.
Campus Information
Melbourne Campus
La Trobe’s Melbourne Campus combines parkland beauty with a vibrant campus culture filled with cafés, shops and a multi-level library. It’s also one of Australia’s largest university campuses. You’ll have access to state-ofthe-art facilities, including our brand-new tech and business labs, the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science and our very own Wildlife Sanctuary. You'll also have help to achieve your academic best. We provide dedicated study rooms like the Women's Lounge, the Law Common Room, and the MASO (Mature Age Student Organisation) Lounge. And we host many cultural and academic events on campus to make you feel at home.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduate with the skills to succeed as a world-class engineer. Depending on your specialisation, you'll graduate ready to pursue a career in a range of different industries and sectors including media and communications, scientific and technical services, defence, medical technologies and public administration and safety.
Possible roles include:
- development engineer
- electronics engineer
- network or systems engineer
- robotics engineer
- telecommunications engineer
- transport engineer.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
240 credit point pathway
- Successful completion of a non-accredited 4-year bachelor's degree in electronic/electrical engineering or related discipline. OR
- Successful completion of a Sydney Accord-accredited 3-year Bachelor of Technology in electronic/electrical engineering or related discipline. OR
- Applicants with non-cognate engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering or related field will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering. AND
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
- Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.
120 credit point pathway
- Successful completion of an Australian or a Washington Accord-accredited 4-year Bachelor or Bachelor (Honours) degree in electronic/electrical engineering. OR
- Applicants with non-cognate Washington accord engineering qualifications who also have practical industry experience in civil engineering or related field will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering. AND
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
- Eligibility to be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Engineering.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 104735G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
86000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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