Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications) Honours

Program Overview

This program combines electronic and communication systems engineering, providing graduates with skills in circuit design, communication systems, and networks. It emphasizes engineering principles, problem-solving, teamwork, and project development. Graduates gain analytical skills and are prepared for careers in industries such as communication, product development, and consulting.

Program Outline

Outline:

This course combines the fundamental engineering disciplines of electronic and communication systems. It provides graduates with skills in all aspects of analog and digital circuit design, as well as communication systems and communications networks development. The course concentrates on the engineering principles required to analyze and solve problems related to the design and implementation of electronic and communication systems. Graduates will be conversant in the fundamental engineering sciences, electronic circuits and systems, digital signal processing, radio communications, fiber optic and microwave communications, computer networking, and cellular and wireless networks. The program focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to professional engineering practice and along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work and project development. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will gain strong analytical skills, and have the ability to lead complex projects. The course provides a sound basis in mathematics, and in the fundamentals of electronics and engineering design principles in the first two years of study, along with relevant computer technology and programming principles. In the final two years of study, advanced topics from the electronics and communication systems engineering fields are covered to prepare students to enter their chosen profession with relevant knowledge and skills.

Careers:

Employment opportunities exist in most sectors of industry, including communication and telecommunication, product development, fabrication, public utilities, mining and resource, defense, aerospace, and consulting. Possible future job titles: Electronics Engineer, Communications Engineer.