Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated) (Telecommunications)
Program Overview
The University of Sydney's M.Eng program in Telecommunications engineering provides students with industry-relevant theoretical and practical skills across communication and business fields. Accredited by Engineers Australia, graduating students secure global recognition and pursue a wide range of in-demand career paths. With access to research facilities and industry partnerships, undergraduates prepare for a rapidly evolving workforce demanding deep telecommunications expertise.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This accelerated version of the Master of Professional Engineering (Telecommunications) degree is designed to provide students with deep technical skills in telecommunications engineering, along with professional development in communication, leadership, time management, and resource management. The program is ideal for engineers who have an undergraduate engineering degree in a related field and are seeking recognized accreditation to practice in Australia and overseas. It is a two-year full-time program.
Outline:
- Duration: 2 years full-time (Available part-time)
- Location: Camperdown/Darlington, University of Sydney
- Study mode: Face to face
- Credit points: 96
- Areas of study: mobile networks, satellite communication systems, gigabits wireless systems, and radio frequency engineering.
- Course structure:
- 6 x core units
- 6 x specialist elective units
- 2 x management electives
- a minimum of 2 x project or research pathway units
- Professional practice: This course has a professional practice component that is usually undertaken over 12 weeks. This provides students with an opportunity to gain industry exposure within an engineering environment.
- Mandatory work hours: This course requires students to complete 420 work hours.
Careers:
- Career paths for wireless telecommunications graduates include:
- electronics design and manufacturing
- engineering research and development
- project and technology management
- service management of wireless equipment.
- Telecommunications engineers are often employed in:
- companies that provide broadband wireless services
- government and university research laboratories
- media companies
- telecommunication companies
- public sector institutions.
Other:
- Professional accreditation: The course is accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates are recognized internationally through the Washington Accord of the International Engineering Alliance.
- Rankings:
- Ranked 1st in Australia and 10th globally for telecommunications engineering (Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023)
- Ranked 25th globally for engineering and computer science (2023 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects).
- A top 20 university globally (2025 QS World University Rankings)
- Over $200m invested into the new engineering and technology precinct to support leading research and student learning.
- Access to more than 1200 industry, not-for-profits and government partners to gain real-world work experience before graduation.
