189804 v.4 Master of Engineering Science (Telecommunications and Networking)
MEngSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 042180K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
Introduction
Information and communication technologies are increasingly reshaping global business and many facets of human endeavour. With technological advances specialist expertise in areas such as communication networks, mobile radio communications and digital signal processing are increasingly required in the telecommunications industry. This course provides a solid foundation for Telecommunications and Networking and develops specialist knowledge and expertise in areas of current and future importance.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A four year degree program in a relevant branch of engineering, science or computer science. Relevant professional experience is required for candidates who graduated more than five years ago.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Part-time progression is subject to availability of units, sequencing of units within the course, and visa requirements. Due to the coherent nature of the program entry is only available in March each year.
Course Organisation
The Masters Program Coordinator may allow one unit substitution (apart from the research project), to allow specialisation in a relevant area.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 11330 | v.4 | Digital Communications Engineering 601 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11337 | v.5 | Research Design Project 601 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 301481 | v.3 | Research Design Project 602 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11341 | v.4 | Stochastic Processes for Telecommunications Systems 601 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307640 | v.3 | Broadband Networks 602 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 11333 | v.4 | Mobile Radio Communications 602 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11335 | v.4 | Network Design 602 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301481 | v.3 | Research Design Project 602 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 11337 | v.5 | Research Design Project 601 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307641 | v.1 | Telecommunication and Network Management 602 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 11, 2005
Curtin University of Technology, Perth CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 02637B