Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) (Honours)

During this degree, you'll learn the fundamentals and processes behind the design of modern telecommunications systems and services, including the Internet, 4G/5G mobile, broadband optical, wireless and satellite systems.

You'll learn about a wide range of communications technologies, including optical fibre and wireless systems (such as 4G/5G mobile and Wi-fi), the Internet, cable systems, and satellite communications. As a professional you'll then be able to apply these systems and technologies to various civilian and defence applications such as radar, weather monitoring, global positioning, sensor networks, and provision of services such as voice, video and streaming services over the Internet.

In your third or fourth year, this degree offers the option to take a minor in either communications engineering (focusing on the specification, design, and maintenance of physical communication links and circuits), or network engineering (focusing on creating integrated communications networks, management of information flow, delivery of internet and data services, and network security).

You'll have the opportunity to design creative solutions through inspiring and sustainable design and build projects, as well as taking part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge - a humanitarian-focused course offered in all RMIT engineering degrees.

To ensure you graduate job-ready, you'll also have an opportunity to undertake a work-integrated learning (industry experience) elective, with the wide range of industry projects in the telecommunications industry.

Studying telecommunications engineering at RMIT offers the following benefits:

1. Prepare yourself for employment
   A strong focus on design and research ensures that you graduate as a highly skilled professional.
2. Hands-on learning experiences
   You'll consolidate theories through hands-on learning in laboratory experiments.
3. Variety of industry linked projects The academics teaching this project have strong links with the telecommunications industry both nationally and internationally. You will have the opportunity to work with industry in your final year project.
4. A globally accredited qualification
   As a graduate, you will be eligible for membership of Engineers Australia, and your qualification will be recognised by all 18 countries that are signatories to the International Engineering Alliance, the Washington Accord. These include the USA, UK, China, New Zealand, Japan, Korea and Singapore.

Graduates of this degree are keenly sought after by industry to design and manufacture telecommunications products, as well as designing and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure, services and networks.

Typical employers include:

• broadband and mobile operators, equipment manufacturers and other telecommunications service providers
• education research and development organisations
• the Australian defence industry
• other government organisations including transport, security, meterology and emergency services

You may also run your own commercial or consulting business.