Engineering in Digital Systems and Telecommunications
Australian National UniversityProgram Overview
The Engineering in Digital Systems and Telecommunications at Australian National University is a Master programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Engineering in Digital Systems and Telecommunications programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Engineering in Digital Systems and Telecommunications programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Digital Systems and Microprocessors
- Professional Practice
- Wireless Communications
- Discrete-Time Signal Processing
- Introduction to Systems Engineering
- Systems Modelling
- Group Project
- Information Theory
- Embedded Systems and Real Time Digital Signal Processing
- Probability and Stochastic Processes in Engineering
- Advanced Topics in Communications and Signal Processing
- Fibre Optics Communication Systems
- Power Electronics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7 and a minimum of 1 course in Digital Communications or Digital Systems.
- All applicants must meet the Universitys English Language Admission Requirements for Students
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian National University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Australian National University
Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
national research university in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
