Master of Engineering (Telecommunications)

Program Overview

The Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) at UNSW is a two-year postgraduate degree designed for non-accredited engineering graduates. It provides a comprehensive foundation in telecommunications engineering, allowing students to specialize in an area of interest. Graduates are eligible for professional recognition as engineers and are in high demand in the telecommunications industry. The program includes coursework, exams, and a research project, and is taught by experienced faculty actively involved in research and industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) at UNSW is a two-year postgraduate degree designed for students who have completed a non-accredited engineering degree or the equivalent of the first three years of an accredited engineering degree. The program provides a solid foundation in telecommunications engineering and allows students to specialize in an area of interest. Graduates of the program are eligible for professional recognition as engineers in Australia and internationally.

Program Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of telecommunications engineering.
• To develop students' skills in the design, implementation, and operation of telecommunications systems.
• To prepare students for careers in the telecommunications industry.

Outline:

The Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) program consists of six disciplinary knowledge courses, five advanced disciplinary knowledge courses, two engineering and technical knowledge courses, one design course, and a research project.

Disciplinary Knowledge Courses:

• Telecommunications Fundamentals
• Signal Processing
• Communication Networks
• Electromagnetic Theory
• Antennas and Propagation

Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses:

• Advanced Telecommunications Systems
• Advanced Signal Processing
• Advanced Communication Networks
• Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
• Advanced Antennas and Propagation

Engineering and Technical Knowledge Courses:

• Project Management
• Engineering Economics

Design Course:

• Telecommunications System Design

Research Project:

• The research project is a major component of the program and allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem.

Assessment:

Students are assessed on their coursework, exams, and research project. Coursework assessments may include assignments, presentations, and quizzes. Exams are typically held at the end of each semester. The research project is assessed on the basis of a written report and oral presentation.

Teaching:

The Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and industry. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) program are in high demand in the telecommunications industry. They can work in a variety of roles, including:

• Telecommunications engineer
• Network engineer
• Systems engineer
• Project manager
• Technical consultant