Bachelor of Engineering with a major in Wireless Engineering
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Overview
Engineering at Macquarie is a unique electronic engineering program. The main focus is on practical learning based on the use of modern electronics, telecommunications techniques and software technologies to design, construct, manufacture and manage systems and products. You'll gain a strong foundation in basic sciences and core areas of electronics technology before undertaking your specialisation (major).
Industry liaison is a feature of this degree due to the Engineering Industry Partnership Program. You'll undertake a final year project with real industry cases or advanced research groups.
Wireless Engineering involves the design, build and management of systems that transmit and broadcast information using wireless signals.
In this engineering course, you’ll study radio systems; computer networking and telecommunication systems; digital electronics; eCommerce technology; information technology; mathematics and physics; optical technology and photonics and software engineering.
The Bachelor of Engineering degree is flexible, with a strong focus on practical learning. The comprehensive, integrated four-year program prepares students for work as professional engineers.
Degrees offering Wireless Engineering
Key features
- Wireless engineering is unique in Australia to Macquarie University. The University's Wireless Communications Centre of Research Excellence was established in 2008, in recognition of its long-standing strength in this area.
- Macquarie University campus is in one of Australia’s leading high-technology precincts, housing over 500 companies.
- The Engineering Industry Partnership Program creates opportunities for students to engage with our industry partners throughout their degree.
- Final year students complete a project in a wireless industry setting, or with one of our research groups.
Minimum course duration
4 years full-time for Bachelor of Engineering and 5 to 5.5 years full-time when completed as a double degree
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students who are interested in the design, build and management of systems that carry out the transmission and broadcasting of information using wireless signals.
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,050 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
HSC Mathematics (Band 4) or its equivalent is a subject prerequisite for first year Engineering, Mathematics and Physics units. Higher levels of HSC Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry, Engineering Studies, Senior Science, Information Processes and Technology and/or Software Design and Development or their equivalents are recommended studies. Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the recommended prior knowledge. Other units taken as part of a degree may require assumed knowledge, prerequisites or recommended studies and you should refer to the Macquarie University Handbook of Undergraduate Studies for full degree requirements go to www.handbook.mq.edu.au
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required.
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for this degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 63 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 39 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 400 level or above | 18 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Engineering designated units | 87 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Engineering | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | COMP115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP125 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC141 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC170 | Introduction to Electronic Systems | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH135 | Mathematics IA | ||
| or | MATH132 | Mathematics IA (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH136 | Mathematics IB | ||
| or | MATH133 | Mathematics IB (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS140 | Physics IA | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS143 | Physics IB | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ELEC270 | Linear Circuits and Devices | 3 | ||
| Required | ENGG200 | Introduction to Professional Engineering | 3 | ||
| Required | MATH235 | Mathematics IIA | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENGG300 | Engineering Project Practices | 3 | ||
| Required | ISYS360 | Technology Management | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ENGG400 | Industry Experience | 0 | ||
| Required | either | ENGG410 | Engineering Major Project | ||
| or | ENGG411 | Engineering Research Thesis | 12 | ||
| Required | ENGG450 | Systems Design and Engineering | 3 | ||
| Required | ENGG460 | Engineering Principles and Practice | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 39 | ||||
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ELEC170 | Introduction to Electronic Systems | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH135 | Mathematics IA | ||
| or | MATH132 | Mathematics IA (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | either | MATH136 | Mathematics IB | ||
| or | MATH133 | Mathematics IB (Advanced) | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS140 | Physics IA | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS143 | Physics IB | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ELEC240 | Signals and Systems | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC270 | Linear Circuits and Devices | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC275 | Nonlinear Circuits and Devices | 3 | ||
| Required | PHYS202 | Physics IIB | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ELEC321 | Communication Systems | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC380 | Wireless Technology and Systems | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC385 | Antennas and Propagation | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | ELEC486 | C | Advanced Wireless Engineering | 3 | |
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 39 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- electronics design and manufacturing
- engineering research and development
- project and technology management
- sales and service of wireless equipment
- software design and development
Employers
- companies that provide broadband wireless access such as Mimix Broadband, Mitec and RF Technologies, Sapphicon, Broadcom
- government and university research laboratories such as CSIRO, DSTO (Defence Science and Technology Organisation), ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation)
- media companies such as TV, radio
- public sector institutions at both state and federal level such as Department of Defence
- telecommunications companies such as Optus, Telstra, Nokia, Vodafone, Toshiba and Ericson
- university research laboratories around the world
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