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Communications and Networks
Master of Electrical EngineeringSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2022
Overview
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates will:
- Have gained fundamental knowledge in the principles that underpin communication systems and communication networks, including the modelling, analysis and design of digital communication systems and the workings of layered network architecture and network protocols
- Have gained core knowledge and practice in advanced electrical engineering topics including embedded system design; embedded computing; signal processing; and telecommunications
- Be able to apply fundamental knowledge of communication systems and communication networks to analyse and devise solutions to complex open-ended communication systems and network design problems
- Have gained awareness of the broader context, implications and applications of digital communication systems and communication networks in society as well as an ability to behave ethically and communicate effectively with professionals across different disciplines.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Structure
112.5 credit points
The Communications and Networks specialisation is completed by undertaking nine specific subjects (112.5 credit points).
Note: Students entering the course with advanced standing who plan on completing a specialisation may need to enrol in core specialisation subjects in their commencing semester. Please check and follow the structure outlined for your intended specialisation and seek course planning advice.
To obtain a specialisation in Communications and Networks, students must complete:
- 62.5 credit points of Year 2 core specialisation subjects
- 50 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation subjects
Year 1:
- 100 credit points of Year 1 compulsory subjects
Year 2:
- 62.5 credit points of Year 2 core specialisation subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Year 2 Electrical Engineering selectives
- 25 credit points of electives
Year 3:
- 50 credit points of Year 3 core specialisation subjects
- 50 credit points of electives
Progression: The core subject lists are divided into specific year levels, reflecting the recommended order of completing the course. There is, however, some flexibility between Year 2 and 3 core subjects, depending on the requisites set between them. Check the individual Handbook entries of these subjects for more detail.
Subject Options
Year 2 core specialisation subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ELEN90054 | Probability and Random Models |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN90058 | Signal Processing |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN90057 | Communication Systems |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ELEN90061 | Communication Networks | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90066 | Embedded System Design |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 2 of the course)
Year 3 core specialisation subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ELEN90051 | Advanced Communication Systems | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90089 | Communication Design Clinic | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90037 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90038 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
(Must be completed in Year 3 of the course)
Last updated: 12 November 2022