During this program, you'll learn the fundamentals and processes behind the design of modern telecommunications systems and services, including the Internet, and mobile and satellite systems. You'll learn about a wide range of communications technologies, including optical fibre and wireless systems (such as 4G mobile and Wi-fi), the Internet, cable systems, and satellite communications. As a professional you'll then be able to apply these systems and technologies to various civilian and defence applications such as radar, weather monitoring, global positioning, sensor networks, and provision of services such as voice, video and streaming services over the Internet. In your third or fourth year, this program offers the option to take a minor in either communications engineering (focusing on the specification, design, and maintenance of physical communication links and circuits), or network engineering (focusing on creating integrated communications networks, management of information flow, delivery of internet and data services, and network security).

Graduates of this degree are keenly sought after by industry to design and manufacture telecommunications products, as well as designing and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure, services and networks. Typical employers include: telecommunications service providers education research and development organisations government organisations including transport, defence, security, meterology and emergency services