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Adelaide University

Master of Professional Engineering (Telecommunications)

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Develop and maintain the many complex communications systems that help people stay connected.

Course overview

The Adelaide University's Master of Professional Engineering (Telecommunications) is designed to challenge and extend, getting you ready to take your electrical engineering career to the next level.

With the university's elective-driven degree structure, you can tailor your studies to your specific telecommunications interests and career goals. Whether that’s advanced signal processing, telecommunication device security, terahertz technology or something else entirely, there are plenty of options.

Core courses in engineering management and data analytics enable you to hone your project management expertise.

Put your learning into practice through capstone design projects, a major research project and up to 450 hours of industry placement.

 

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Mawson Lakes Campus
Intake
July, 2026
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.
16
Fees
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HECS-HELP loans are available to eligible CSP students to cover their student contribution amount.
HECS, CSP

What you will study

Students must complete 96 units comprising:

  • 60 units from core courses.
  • 12 units for all work-integrated learning.
  • 24 units for electives.

Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.

Core courses

Complete 60 units for all of the following:

  • Professional Engineering Management 
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Design Project
  • Antennas and Propagation
  • Digital Communications
  • Microwave Engineering
  • Advanced Signal Processing
  • Engineering Data Analytics
  • Master's Engineering Research Project A
  • Master's Engineering Research Project B (12 units)
Work integrated learning
Electives

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed four-year bachelor's or bachelor's honours degree or higher in a field relevant to the chosen engineering specialisation from a recognised higher education institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.

If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Career opportunities span a wide range of sectors, including automotive, aviation, defence and security, energy and utilities, government and public sector, healthcare through telemedicine, information technology services, manufacturing, media and entertainment, such as streaming and broadcasting, research and development, telecom equipment manufacturing, telecommunications service providers and transportation.

 

Fees and CSP

Fee information not provided.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of courses studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of courses.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.