Study MEng in Telecommunications & Networking Engineering

Course Highlights

This course is designed for graduates from a four-year Engineering undergraduate degree not accredited by Engineers Australia in a related discipline.

The course is not suitable for graduates of a four-year undergraduate degree, with Engineers Australia accreditation in the same discipline. Those holding an EA accredited qualification and seeking a masters level qualification in the same discipline are encouraged to consider applying for entry to the Master of Philosophy or Master of Engineering Management.

Applicants seeking entry who do not hold a four year Engineering degree are required to first complete the one-year Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering.

The electronics and communication fields represent two of the fastest growing technology areas in the world.

With the rapid progress of information technology, the role of communications is becoming even more crucial for increasing industry efficiency and competition.

This major explores relevant topics in telecommunications and networking, like mobile radio communications, sensor networks and data network security.

During the course, you will gain at least 12 weeks of exposure to engineering professional practice and keep a formal log book to record your experience. During your final-year project, you will have the opportunity to further investigate and apply emergent technologies in telecommunications and networking systems.

Learning Structure

• Fluently apply integrated telecommunication and networking engineering knowledge, tools and techniques to design, develop and maintain reliable communication systems and networks, GC1.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for innovation in telecommunications and networking such as 5G, IoT, edge computing, and network virtualisation to enhance connectivity and service quality, GC2.
• Integrate ethical, societal and environmental concerns into the planning and deployment of telecommunication infrastructure, including considerations for digital equity, data privacy, and energy efficiency, GC4, GC5.
• Develop and document robust communication protocols and network systems that comply with global standards and meet technical, regulatory and user requirements, GC2, GC4.
• Communicate engineering decisions, design processes, and technical concepts clearly in multidisciplinary teams using diagrams, documentation and industry-standard tools, GC3, GC6.
• Develop and maintain professional networks and demonstrate ethical and responsible conduct to support career progression as a telecommunication and networking engineer across diverse sectors, GC6.

Entry Requirements

• A 4-year Engineering degree in same discipline.
• Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering degree at Curtin will be considered to have met the above course requirement.

English Language Requirements

Documentary Evidence List

• Bachelor's Transcripts
• Degree Certificate
• English Test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP/ GTE)
• 2 Recommendation Letters
• Updated CV/ Resume
• Research Proposal (for research degrees)
• Portfolio (for design/ creative)
• Work Experience Certificates (if study gap)
• Passport Copy

Study Gaps

For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To strengthen your profile, it is important to:

• Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
• Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
• Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.