Bachelor of Engineering with the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in Telecommunications 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.
Study Engineering with Arts and create the engineering career you want. Prepare yourself for work overseas by learning a language or engineer with people and society in mind.
In this program you'll choose from six engineering majors:
- Computer
- Electronic
- Mechatronic
- Software
- Telecommunications
- Wireless
You'll complement this study with your choice of arts majors including subjects from history, anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, international studies or languages.
In this program you'll gain highly developed communications skills, develop critical analysis and creative problem solving while preparing yourself to work as an engineer.
Telecommunications Engineering is the design, build and management of systems that transmit, process and store information as electrical or optical signals over complex networks.
You will study computer networking; computer security; communication electronics; eCommerce technology; embedded systems; information technology; optical technology and photonics; business law and economics; economics; finance; statistics and econometrics.
You can combine this major with one of the following as a major or minor of the Bachelor of Engineering: electronics, computer, software, mechatronic and wireless engineering.
Degrees offering Telecommunications Engineering
Key features
- Macquarie is a great place to study engineering: the campus is in one of Australia's leading high-technology precincts, housing over 500 companies.
- Comprehensive, integrated four-year program prepares students to work as professional engineers.
- Final-year students complete a project in a telecommunications industry setting, or with one of our research groups.
- The Engineering Industry Partnership Program enables students to engage with our industry partners throughout their degree.
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 a career in telecommunications engineering involving the design, build and management of systems that carry out the transmission, processing and storage of information as electrical or optical signals over complex networks.
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,050 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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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 | 120 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 75 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 48 |
| 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 Arts | |
| 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 |
Double degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double 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 | P | 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 | 36 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | COMP115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP125 | Fundamentals of Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Required | either | ELEC141 | Digital Fundamentals | ||
| or | 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 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | either | COMP225 | Algorithms and Data Structures | ||
| or | COMP229 | Object-Oriented Programming Practices | 3 | ||
| Required | COMP247 | Data Communications | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC240 | Signals and Systems | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | COMP347 | Computer Networks | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC321 | Communication Systems | 3 | ||
| Required | ELEC345 | Communication Networks | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | ELEC426 | C | Advanced Telecommunications Engineering | 3 | |
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 36 | ||||
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
- computer and communications networking
- electronics design and manufacturing
- engineering research and development
- project and technology management
- sales and service of technical equipment
- software design and development
- telecommunication systems design and installation
Employers
- banks and financial institutions such as The Macquarie Group, NAB and Commonwealth Bank
- government and university research laboratories such as CSIRO, DSTO (Defence Science and Technology Organisation)
- IT companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard and EMC
- public sector institutions at both state and federal level
- telecommunications companies such as Optus, Telstra, Nokia, Vodafone, Toshiba and Ericson
- university research laboratories around the world
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