Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Telecommunications)

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About the course

Put yourself at the cutting-edge of networking, telecommunication engineering, cyber security and data analytics

The world is connected more than ever before. People can talk, text, video and exchange data at any time, through one device. With a Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications), you’ll learn the practical knowledge to meet the demands of this rapidly-changing industry.

Taught by lecturers with specialist industry experience, this course will equip you with the skills to plan, design, implement and manage telecommunication protocols, systems and infrastructure.

Explore the latest wired and wireless communications principles, technologies and broadband networks. Learn about state-of-the-art technologies, their implementation and management in an applied environment. Solve real-world challenges in your industry project.

Change your world with Work Integrated Learning and Capstone Project units

As part of Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Telecommunications) degree, you will undertake industry placement and work on Capstone project through the below units:

MIT’s School of IT & Engineering have designed these units to provide you with real world, experience, working for an industry client. The Industry Experience unit will require you to undertake eight weeks (full-time) or 16 weeks (part-time) industry placement. The additional two project units will provide you with a capstone final year project in system specification, analysis, design, development, implementation, testing and trouble-shooting. You will tackle real world complex problems with technical and creative skills.

Our past students have worked on capstone project such as:

Telecommunication - Implementation of Machine Learning Algorithms to optimise Mobile Tower Management
Farming - Development of an app to inform farmers of the stress level in plants using IOT devices
Farming - Creating a IoT sensor network to aid farmers on the correct irrigation need for the farmland for maximum yield
Environment - Creating a IoT device based sensor network to monitor the water level in rivers and logging the information
Retirement Homes - Creating a Voice enabled IoT network to aid elderly to control the home appliances
Human Resources - Classification and sorting of CV through Machine Learning

As an MIT student, you will have access to the state-of-the-art labs and facilities. All MIT’s labs are equipped with the latest software to hone your skill. You will also get access to MIT’s Library of the latest books/ eBooks and hundreds of online Academic publications that will keep you knowledgeable of the latest and greatest. With 24 hour digital access, you are never too far away from the latest news and journals in the academic/research space.

Learn from experts

Our school attracts some of the best minds in the engineering and networking field, like IoT, mobile and 4G expert Professor Johnson Agbinya, also Head of School (SITE).

Level	Higher Degree Course (Undergraduate)
Approval Status	This course is approved by TEQSA under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7

Overview

VTAC Code	9470194072 (DFP) 9470194733 (IFP)
Duration	3 Years (6 Trimesters) Full-Time or Equivalent Part-Time
Intake	March, July, November
Campus	Melbourne (City)
Study mode	On Campus

Job Prospects

Very StrongFuture Prospects*

1548 Before Tax

Average Weekly Pay*

* Based on Telecommunications Engineering Professionals job outlook published at joboutlook.gov.au

Course Details

In order to graduate from the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Telecommunications), students must complete 360 credit points overall. Each unit (except the Industry Experience) is worth 15 credit points and full-time students undertake 4 units per semester.

First Year and Second Year

Students learn about the principles and fundamentals of telecommunication engineering and are provided with skills in mathematics and networking to broaden their career scopes and prospects.

Third Year

In the final year, students are provided with an in-depth understanding of modern telecommunication networks, services and applications to make them job ready. Students also undertake major design and implementation projects that give them the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts in problem solving, design, project management, communication and deepening for soft skills.

Course Structure

Year 1

Semester 1

AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
BE101 Engineering Mathematics
BN101 Effective Participation at Work
BN102 Web Systems
BN103 Platform Technologies

Semester 2

BE103 Engineering Practice
BN106 Networking Fundamentals
BN108 Programming for Networking
BE102 Digital Systems

Year 2

Semester 3

BN203 Network Security 1
BN209 Software Engineering
BN206 System Administration
BE201 Digital Communication
BE700 Industry Experience

Semester 4

BE202 Local and Wide Area Network Technologies
BN205 Project Management
BN208 Networked Applications
BE203 Telecommunication Systems

Year 3

Semester 5

BE303 Project 1
BN303 Wireless Networks and Security
BE301 Telecommunication Modelling and Simulation
BE302 Mobile and Satellite Communication Systems

Semester 6

BE304 Project 2
Elective
Elective
Elective

Some Electives:

BE305 Cloud Engineering
BE393 Software Defined Radio Communications
BN305 Virtual Private Networks
BN309 Computer Forensics
BN311 IT Security Management

Some remarks:

The program is available each intake but note that some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements.
Not all units of study are available every Trimester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.

Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.

Industry Experience

It is mandatory for awarding of the degree that the student undertake Industry Experience of eight weeks (full-time) or 16 weeks (half-time). If a third party is required to find the placement for the student it will incur a fee (currently up to $1094.50) which the student is responsible for. This industry experience is designed to meet Engineers Australia accreditation requirements. Students will enrol in the Industry Experience unit (BE700) at an approved time from Teaching Period 3.

Industry-Based Projects and Internships

Mapping Engineering Stage 1 Competency Standard

For more information click here

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this course will:

Possess a broad body of knowledge to undertake professional work in the area of telecommunications
Be able to analyse telecommunication technologies and apply them effectively in an organisation
Be able to solve problems that require critical analysis and synthesis
Be capable of working independently and collaborating with others
Be able to demonstrate analysis and evaluation skills in different contexts
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional setting
Be responsible for their own professional development

Professional recognition and accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Telecommunication) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia. Graduates of the program are eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia at the Engineering Technologist level (Sydney Accord). Australia is one of the seven founding signatories of the Sydney Accord and graduates of this degree are recognised internationally under this accord.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements including pre-requisites for their chosen course, and
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirement for their chosen course, and
Applicants must be 18 years of age as at the commencement date of their chosen course or unit.

Admission Criteria for applicants with recent secondary education

(including current year 12 and graduates from 2017 and 2016)

Successful completion of your Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or the equivalent in your state or territory, or
Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate.

Pre-requisites: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English in VCE or equivalent;
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics in VCE or equivalent.

Admission Criteria for Non-year 12 applicants

(including applicants with higher education study, applicants with a vocational education and training (VET) study, applicants with a Bridging and enabling course and applicants with work and life experience)

Non-year 12 Prerequisite: As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants are eligible for Admission if they have satisfactorily completed at least six months of full-time equivalent study at a recognised Higher Education institution or provider.

Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be assessed on a case by case basis, on their previous academic history, which may include their:

Recent higher education study results, or
VCE study scores, and
a personal statement outlining motivation to study the course, details of personal circumstances

Applicants with a vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants are eligible for admission if they have satisfactorily completed a one-year VET (Vocational Education Training) Australian Qualifications Framework accredited award at Diploma or above. Applicants must also meet any pre-requisites prescribed for the course.

Applications with Work and Life Experience

1. Requirements for applicants who did not complete Year 12:

Applicants under this category will be assessed on a case by case basis on one or more of the following:

Substantial relevant work experience that demonstrates that the applicant has satisfied the entry requirements for the course, or
Completion of any relevant non-formal courses, and
A personal statement outlining your motivation to study the course and details of personal circumstances including your life and work experience. Applicants should provide any aspect of their personal history that may support their application, including community service, work experience, and achievements.

2. Requirements for applicants who completed Year 12 more than two years ago:

Applicants who completed their Year 12 studies more than two years ago but have not completed any VET or higher education studies are assessed according to their Year 12 results.

Applicants with Bridging and enabling course

Applicants are eligible for admission if they have satisfactorily completed a Foundation Studies program offered by a university, a TAFE or a private provider accredited as compliant with the Australian National Standards for Foundation Programs.

Additional Information

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are assessed in the same way as applicants under the above categories.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

Applicants with overseas qualifications need to establish whether their qualifications are equivalent to Australian qualifications. VTAC will advise MIT of the level of course in terms of the Australian Qualifications Framework according to NOOSR (the National Office for Overseas Skills Recognition) guidelines.

The Admissions Officer at MIT will then assess whether your qualificatin is suitable for entry into that course according to the course entry requirements.

English Language Requirements

Applicants with overseas qualifications must satisfy English language requirements in addition to meeting the academic requirements for the course.
Applicants with the following qualifications/English Language Tests may satisfy English requirements.

First Language English

If you completed Senior Secondary or Tertiary studies from a country where English is the first language.

Independent English Language Test Score

You need to achieve the minimum scores as shown below.

IELTS Academic	TOEFL ibt	PTE Academic	Cambridge CAE
Overall score 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)	Overall score 60-78 with minimum scores: Reading 12, Listening 11, Speaking 17, Writing 20	Overall score 50 with (no score less than 46)	CAE Score of 169 ( no band less than 162)

MIT English Language Placement Test

You may seat for an MIT English Language Placement Test. Students who achieve an overall score of 160 in the test will satisfy English language requirements for undergraduate courses.

Pathways

If you do not meet our entry requirements, you may be able to gain entry to this course by completing Foundation Studies or Diploma programs offered by a university, a TAFE or a private provider accredited as compliant with the Australian National Standards for Foundation Programs.

TAFE/VET Diploma and Advanced graduates may be eligible to apply for Credit Transfer. You can get up to one-year credit transfer for a relevant Diploma and up to 1.5 years for a relevant Advanced Diploma

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer provide students with credit for learning already achieved. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.

Applications for credit transfer must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit towards their course based on their prior learning (including formal, informal and non‐formal learning). Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit transfer.

Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning must be made before or during orientation and enrolment week.

Study now, pay later - with FEE-HELP

Students studying at MIT may be eligible for FEE-HELP. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible fee-paying students to pay their tuition fees. An eligible person may borrow up to the FEE-HELP limit to pay tuition fees over their lifetime.

For further information about FEE-HELP, click here or visit studyassist.gov.au

Tuition Fees

For 2019-20 fee information visit mit.edu.au/study-with-us/tuition-fees.

Additional Fee

It is mandatory for awarding of the Bachelor of Networking degree that the student undertake the final year project units: BN301 Industry Based Project 1 and BN304 Industry Based Project 2. If a third party is required to find a project for the student, the student will incur a fee. The industry based project is designed to provide students with real world experience, working for an industry client on a project focussed within their discipline of study.

Financial Assistance

Youth and student allowances

For details on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit humanservices.gov.au

Where to get further information

Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) (https://www.teqsa.gov.au)
Quality Indicators for Teaching and Learning (QILT) (https://www.qilt.edu.au)
Australian Qualifications Framework (https://www.aqf.edu.au)

Preparing your application

Before applying, ensure that you complete your application accurately, answer relevant questions and attach your academic and other supporting documents.

You must determine whether you meet prerequisites. See the relevant course information page for more information on prerequisites.

Certified copies of your academic documents (e.g., Year 12 study score, transcript, certificate/s)
Evidence of English language skills (if you completed studies from a non-English speaking country)
Employment related documents e.g. employment certificate, reference letter, resume(where applicable)
Any relevant professional/personal development course certificates
Personal Statement (where applicable)
Bio-data page of your passport or birth certificate or citizenship

For information on key dates for applying and receiving offers for courses through VTAC, visit VTAC website

How to Apply?

Learn more about whole of institution set here.

Current Year 12 Students

If you are a current year 12 student, you must apply through VTAC.

Apply Through VTAC

Non-current Year 12 Students

If you are a non-current year 12 student, you may apply directly to MIT.

Apply Direct Now

What to do after you have applied

The application processing time for direct applications is five working days after receiving the application at MIT. It may take longer during peak periods.

If you applied through VTAC, offers are released at different times. For more information on VTAC offer rounds and important dates, please visit the VTAC page.

Depending on your application method, if your application is successful, you will receive:

Offer through your VTAC account if you applied through VTAC
Offer by email if you applied directly to MIT

How to accept your offer

Whether you received direct offer or VTAC offer, you will need to attend the offer acceptance and enrolment date specified in your offer to accept your offer and enrol in units.

Deferment of offer

You can defer up to 12 months. If you wish to defer studies, you must do so before the offer acceptance and enrollment date specified in your offer letter.

Download the Deferral Form here

For more indormation, call (03) 8600 6700 or email enquiries@mit.edu.au

Student Profile for Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Telecommunications)

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the Melbourne Institute of Technology. It provides data on students that commenced Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) in the academic year 2018, including those admitted through all offer rounds, at Melbourne Campus (the course is currently not available at Sydney Campus), and international students studying Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications) at Melbourne Institute of Technology.

Applicant background	Full year intake [2018]
Applicant background	Number of students	Percentage of all students
(A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	22	64.71%
(B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study	L/N	L/N
(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impact of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	‐	‐
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)	‐	‐
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was *not a* factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)	N/P	N/P
(D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above)	L/N	L/N
International Students	N/P	N/P
*All Students*	34	*100.0%*

Notes:

L/N - Low numbers: the number of students is less than 5.
N/A - Data not available for this item.
N/P - Data not published for this item.

For institute level student profile, click here.

About the course

Put yourself at the cutting-edge of networking, telecommunication engineering, cyber security and data analytics

Taught by lecturers with specialist industry experience, this course will equip you with the skills to plan, design, implement and manage telecommunication protocols, systems and infrastructure.

Change your world with Work Integrated Learning and Capstone Project units

As part of Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Telecommunications) degree, you will undertake industry placement and work on Capstone project through the below units:

Our past students have worked on capstone project such as:

Telecommunication - Implementation of Machine Learning Algorithms to optimise Mobile Tower Management
Farming - Development of an app to inform farmers of the stress level in plants using IOT devices
Farming - Creating a IoT sensor network to aid farmers on the correct irrigation need for the farmland for maximum yield
Environment - Creating a IoT device based sensor network to monitor the water level in rivers and logging the information
Retirement Homes - Creating a Voice enabled IoT network to aid elderly to control the home appliances
Human Resources - Classification and sorting of CV through Machine Learning

Learn from experts

Our school attracts some of the best minds in the engineering and networking field, like IoT, mobile and 4G expert Professor Johnson Agbinya, also Head of School (SITE).

Level	Higher Degree Course (Undergraduate)
Approval Status	This course is approved by TEQSA under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7

Overview

CRICOS Course Code	076145K (VIC)
Duration	3 Years (6 Trimesters) Full-Time
Intake	March, July, November
Campus	Melbourne (City)
Study mode	On Campus

Job Prospects

Very StrongFuture Prospects*

1548 Before Tax

Average Weekly Pay*

* Based on Telecommunications Engineering Professionals job outlook published at joboutlook.gov.au

Course Details

First Year and Second Year

Students learn about the principles and fundamentals of telecommunication engineering and are provided with skills in mathematics and networking to broaden their career scopes and prospects.

Third Year

Course Structure

Year 1

Semester 1

AIM100 Academic Integrity Module
BE101 Engineering Mathematics
BN101 Effective Participation at Work
BN102 Web Systems
BN103 Platform Technologies

Semester 2

BE103 Engineering Practice
BN106 Networking Fundamentals
BN108 Programming for Networking
BE102 Digital Systems

Year 2

Semester 3

BN203 Network Security 1
BN209 Software Engineering
BN206 System Administration
BE201 Digital Communication
BE700 Industry Experience

Semester 4

BE202 Local and Wide Area Network Technologies
BN205 Project Management
BN208 Networked Applications
BE203 Telecommunication Systems

Year 3

Semester 5

BE303 Project 1
BN303 Wireless Networks and Security
BE301 Telecommunication Modelling and Simulation
BE302 Mobile and Satellite Communication Systems

Semester 6

BE304 Project 2
Elective
Elective
Elective

Some Electives:

BE305 Cloud Engineering
BE393 Software Defined Radio Communications
BN305 Virtual Private Networks
BN309 Computer Forensics
BN311 IT Security Management

Some remarks:

The program is available each intake but note that some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements.
Not all units of study are available every Trimester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.

Program structures and units are subject to change through the process of regular course revision. There is no guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular trimester.

Industry Experience

Industry-Based Projects and Internships

Mapping Engineering Stage 1 Competency Standard

For more information click here

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this course will:

Possess a broad body of knowledge to undertake professional work in the area of telecommunications
Be able to analyse telecommunication technologies and apply them effectively in an organisation
Be able to solve problems that require critical analysis and synthesis
Be capable of working independently and collaborating with others
Be able to demonstrate analysis and evaluation skills in different contexts
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional setting
Be responsible for their own professional development

Professional recognition and accreditation

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the course may find employment in Telecommunications Engineering, network management and telecommunications services within a broad range of public and private organisations. Typical roles include telecommunication engineer, network technician, telecommunication network designer, telecommunication network developer, network architect, network manager, network analyst or security analyst.

Some Related Career Outcomes

Telecommunications Engineer,
Network Engineer,
Telecommunication Network Designer
Equipment Engineer
Engineer – Consultant
Engineer – Specialist
Network Technician
Communications Engineer

Entry Requirement

Minimum requirements:

Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent

English Language Requirement

English language Proficiency tests	Results Required
IELTS (Academic)	Overall score 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent

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How to Apply?

If you are not in Australia

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If you are in Australia

All International students who are currently in Australia may apply directly to MIT.

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