Master of Engineering Science (Telecommunications)

Program Overview

The Master of Engineering Science (Telecommunications) at UNSW is a two-year degree that provides advanced knowledge of the telecommunications industry. It focuses on recent advancements in telecommunications engineering, including network protocols, network operation, and wireless communications. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry, with high demand for skilled professionals in Australia due to major infrastructure projects like the National Broadband Network.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Engineering Science (Telecommunications) at UNSW is a two-year degree that provides advanced modern knowledge of the telecommunications industry. This degree offers a collection of facilities and labs that support research to enhance the learning experience.

Outline:

This degree focuses on recent advanced aspects of telecommunications engineering, including protocols used in networks such as the internet, the operation and control of networks, and the design and operation of switches and routers. It also covers aspects of advanced wireless communications, such as modulation and coding techniques, and information theory.

Careers:

With the rapid technology evolution occurring across the telecommunications industry, graduates will be poised to secure a role working with the newest and upcoming telecommunications systems upon completion of this highly specialized degree. The requirement for skilled graduates is growing as technology advances and its uses become broader. Demand for skilled graduates has been boosted in Australia by huge infrastructure projects like the National Broadband Network (NBN). Graduates could work for telecommunications service providers, major equipment and device manufacturers, or start-up companies.