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Telecommunication and Network Engineering

La Trobe University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 33,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 28,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Melbourne, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Telecommunication and Network Engineering at La Trobe 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 Telecommunication and Network Engineering 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 33,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 28,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Melbourne, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Telecommunication and Network Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Academic Integrity Module (online)*
  2. Advanced Signal Processing
  3. Engineering Practice
  4. Telecommunications Engineering
  5. Student will complete one of the following subjects in consultation with the Course Coordinator depending on their Undergraduate background:
  6. Communication SystemsOR Applied Management for Engineers
  7. Engineering Project B
  8. Communication Networks
  9. Telecommunication Design Exercise
  10. Pervasive Network Design
  11. Intermediate Network Engineering
  12. Mobile and Pervasive Computing
  13. Advanced Network Engineering
  14. Personal Mobile Communications

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or international equivalent in electronic engineering, computer engineering or communication/telecommunication engineering, or a four-year (Honours) degree in an appropriate field, or equivalent.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 28,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 33,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 28,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact La Trobe 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 La Trobe University

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La Trobe University

Melbourne, Australia

La Trobe Universityis apublicresearch universitybased inMelbourne,Victoria,Australia. Its main campus is located in the suburb ofBundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months