Graduate Cert.Telecommunications Engineering

Course 371-AA (2009)

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Year and Campus:	2009
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Dept of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Program Director Dr Bill Sheih
E: shiehw@unimelb.edu.au

Engineering Student Centre

Ground Floor, Old Engineering Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010 AUSTRALIA

Tel: +61 3 8344 6703
Fax: +61 3 9349 2182

Email http://eng-unimelb.custhelp.com

Course Overview:	The graduate program in Telecommunications is designed for graduates who wish to develop their knowledge and skills base in the design and management of telecommunications networks. The Graduate Certificate in Telecommunications Engineering is designed for students whose undergraduate study is not in an area related to telecommunications. Normally the Graduate Certificate is undertaken as the first half of the Graduate Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering.
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Course Structure & Available Subjects:	-
Subject Options:	Four single-semester subjects of 12.5 points each, normally consisting of third and fourth year undergraduate subjects.
Entry Requirements:	3 year degree at honours level in engineering, science or related discipline. Language Requirements International students and students whose prior qualifications are from a university overseas where English is not the official language of instruction and examination need to supply proof of academic English language competency. Proof acceptable to the University includes: Original evidence of an English Language test score at a sitting within the last 24 months of either - TOEFL - at least 577 and a TWE of at least 4.5 (paper based) or a TOEFL of at least 233 with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5 (computer based) or IELTS - at least 6.5. with no band less than 6 Entry under a slightly lower Engineering alternative* English Language entry requirement is available as follows: TOEFL - at least 550, with a TWE of 4 or the computer based TOEFL of at least 213 with an Essay Rating Score of at least 4 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne or IELTS - at least 6 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne. * The Melbourne School of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course.
Core Participation Requirements:	-
Graduate Attributes:	-
Generic Skills:	-
Notes:	Equipment Required by Students Students will be required to supply their own computers (e.g. PCs or Macs) and their own software (e.g. PC standard O/S and software).

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