Masters (Coursework)
The UNSW Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) is a two-year postgraduate degree in the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications. Upon completion of this degree, you'll become accredited for a career in the booming telecommunications industry.
The UNSW Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) is a two-year postgraduate degree in the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications. Upon completion of this degree, you'll become accredited for a career in the booming telecommunications industry.
Through work integrated learning and access to world-leading research, facilities and academics, you'll explore a broad range of areas that will support your career opportunities, including:
As part of a world-renowned engineering faculty, you'll take part in work that drives solutions for a better world. You'll deepen your knowledge in telecommunications engineering and broaden your hands-on experience in a community that champions entrepreneurship and diversity of thought.
You'll graduate with the Master of Engineering as an accredited engineer. The program is designed for students who have either completed a non-accredited engineering degree or the equivalent of the first three years of an accredited engineering degree. With flexibility at its core, you can shape your studies to suit your work and lifestyle.
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When you study the Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) at UNSW, you'll join a world-renowned engineering faculty and the largest electrical and telecommunications engineering school in Australia.
The benefits of studying with the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at UNSW are vast and include:
The Master of Engineering degree is globally recognised. It is accredited by Engineers Australia and acknowledged by the Washington Accord. This degree includes a practical component where you'll apply your knowledge through 60 days of approved industrial training, either in Australia or overseas.
Admission to this program requires one of the following:
4-year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average; or
3-year Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord with a minimum 75% average.
A pathway for entry into the program for graduates from both 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in non-cognate disciplines, and 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees, exists via enrolment first into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program, where advanced standing (to a maximum of 2 years) may be granted.
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Admission to this program requires one of the following:
4-year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average; or
3-year Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord with a minimum 75% average.
A pathway for entry into the program for graduates from both 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in non-cognate disciplines, and 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees, exists via enrolment first into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program, where advanced standing (to a maximum of 2 years) may be granted.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
The telecommunications industry is developing rapidly and demand for graduates is growing. Through hands-on experience with the latest technology in the sector at UNSW you'll graduate ready to leap into a successful career as a professional engineer.
In Australia, demand for telecommunications engineers has been boosted by nation-wide infrastructure projects like the NBN. Technological advancements like 5G will boost your employment opportunities internationally.
As an engineer in the telecommunications sector, you could work for:
Accredited by Engineers Australia and acknowledged by the Washington Accord, the Master of Engineering degree has professional recognition globally. This degree includes a practical component where you'll apply your knowledge in practical settings through 60 days of approved industrial training in Australia or overseas.