Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) B.E(T)

2009

Program Outline

Telecommunications technologies are shaping the way in which we access news and information relevant to our lives, communicate with family and friends, play computer games and drive the so-called information economy.

Telecommunications engineering is concerned with the technologies that underpin modern voice, multimedia and data communications. Telecommunications engineers are responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and evolution of systems from business data networks to global voice and data communications. Relevant technologies include: transmission systems such as optical fibre, satellites, cellular networks, Internet Protocol networks and digital television; digital representation of audio, video and other multimedia; and the control, design and analysis of massive communications networks.

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 99.45 You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. VET applicants You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Prerequisites:	SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics IB: Mathematics (HL grade 4), Physics (SL grade 5/HL grade 4)
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 314211 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 80
Prerequisites:	Mathematics and Physics
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $23,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Level I
Semester 1 ELEC ENG 1009 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IA (3 units) MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA (3 units) COMP SCI 1008 Computer Science IA (3 units) PHYSICS 1100 Physics IA (3 units) Semester 2 MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB (3 units) COMP SCI 1009 Computer Science IB (3 units) PHYSICS 1200 Physics IB (3 units) ELEC ENG 1010 Electrical & Electronic Engineering IB (3 units)
Level II
Semester 1 ELEC ENG 2011 Circuit Analysis (3 units) MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units) ELEC ENG 2008 Electronics II (3 units) COMP SCI 2004 Data Structures & Algorithms (3 units) Semester 2 MATHS 2202 Engineering Mathematics II (3 units) ELEC ENG 2007 Signals & Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG 2009 Engineering Electromagnetics (3 units) COMP SCI 2000 Computer Systems UG (3 units)
Level III
Semester 1 ELEC ENG xxxx Signal Processing III (3 units) ELEC ENG 3018 RF Engineering III (3 units) APP MTH 3016 Telecommunications Systems Modelling III (3 units) COMP SCI 3001 Computer Networks & Applications (3 units) Semester 2 ELEC ENG xxxx Digital Systems (3 units) ELEC ENG xxxx Practical Electrical & Electronic Design III (3 units) ELEC ENG xxxx Telecommunications III (3 units) COMP SCI 3006 Software Engineering & Project (3 units)
Level IV
Semester 1 ELEC ENG 4039A Honours Project Part 1 OR ELEC ENG 4036A Design Project Part 1 (3 units) ELEC ENG 4038 Financial Management for Engineers (3 units) ELEC ENG 4035 Communications IV (3 units) ELEC ENG 3016 Control III (3 units) Semester 2 ELEC ENG 4039B Honours Project Part 2 OR ELEC ENG 4036B Design Project Part 2 (3 units) ELEC ENG 4040 Management & Professional Practice for Engineers (3 units) ELEC ENG 4046 Telecommunications IV (3 units) Elective (3 units)
Electives
ELEC ENG 4044 RF Engineering IV (3 units) ELEC ENG 3022 Real Time Systems IV (3 units) ELEC ENG xxxx Advanced Signal Processing (3 units) ELEC ENG xxxx Advanced Control (3 units) ELEC ENG 4050 Systems Engineering (3 units) COMP SCI 3004 Operating Systems (3 units) COMP SCI 3005 Computer Architecture (3 units) PURE MTH 3018 Coding & Cryptology III (3 units)

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities are available locally, nationally and globally in such areas as voice, data and converged telecommunications, Internet engineering, broadcasting and remote sensing. Telecommunications engineers also have the expertise in the areas of network planning, distributed systems and databases, resource management, modelling and simulation, cryptography and computer systems.

Professional Accreditation

This program is accredited by The Institute of Engineers Australia.

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Program Rules

Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences