Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: No deadline
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$80
Full-time
Intakes: March, July
International tuition: A$36,200
Domestic tuition: A$31,200
Program overview
You'll learn:
Broadband digital communication
Explore the principles and techniques of modern digital communication systems for wired and wireless applications.
Engineering practice
Understand current experimental practice in electronics and learn a range of software tools and programming languages.
Communication networks
Learn about network architecture, serial communication standards and routing techniques in computer communication networks.
Telecommunication design
Discover the key technologies for mobile wireless standards and use state-of-the-art software to plan, design and operate cellular networks.
Network security
Scrutinise security attacks on system and network services and assess different existing security mechanisms.
Advanced network engineering
Gain hands-on experience using CISCO systems and applying routing and network protocols.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic entry requirement
A four-year Australian Bachelor's degree in electronics, telecommunications, or computer engineering, or an Honours degree in science in an appropriate field, or approved international equivalent. A minimum background in digital logic, communication systems, mathematics at second year level and basic programming skills in C or C++. If you do not strictly meet these requirements, you may be considered for admission following successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering.
English language requirement
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
Career opportunities
Skilled telecommunication and network engineering professionals can find employment in a diverse range of roles that include:
Network/systems engineer
Oversee the design, installation, analysis, troubleshooting and maintenance of networks.
Provide consultation to clients.
Development engineer
Design, create and test new products for companies.
Conduct research, create prototypes and determine manufacturing specs.
Program analyst
Analyse corporate programs to assist in the development of more efficient systems, reduce costs, improve programs or implement new programs.
Campus location
Melbourne
,
Australia