Master of Engineering Science (Network Systems and Telecommunications)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
Please note: the last intake for this course will be Semester 2 2018. Please refer to the Master of Engineering Science (MA-ENGSC).
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Duration
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
- 12 network systems core units (150 credit points)
- 4 networks systems elective units (50 credit points)
Units of study
Complete four units (50 credit points):
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.
Aims and objectives
- demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the concepts within the field of Information and Communication Technology systems, and to apply this as an effective member of diverse teams in an ICT professional context
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the telecommunications and networking methodologies, design, and implementation that facilitates independent lifelong learning in their professional practice
- evaluate new and emerging telecommunications and networking technologies and practices, and their integration with existing networking systems
- critically analyse new networking and/or security scenarios, evaluate the existing knowledge base, and propose and critique viable solutions
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of large scale Public Telecommunication infrastructure and the impact of the behaviour of networked applications on this infrastructure
- formulate a research question in the context of networking/security, and to use accepted research methodologies to explore innovative approaches
- plan and execute a substantial research-based project and/or capstone experience.

Graduate skills
This program produces graduates who:
- are capable in their chosen professional areas
- are adaptable and manage change
- operate effectively in work and community situations
- are aware of environments
- are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business or community.
Professional recognition
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for Master of Engineering Science (Network Systems and Telecommunications) are as follows:
- a Bachelor degree or a Bachelor degree (Honours)* (minimum four years of full time study) in any of the following cognate fields: Engineering; Science; Information Technology or
- a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma degree in an approved cognate field following on from a four-year Bachelor degree or
- a qualification deemed to be equivalent to any of the above
* Applicants with a recognised Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree in an approved cognate field may be eligible for advanced standing.