Program Overview

Master of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering)

The Master of Engineering delivers expert skills and applied competencies required for the professional engineer. Designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, this degree provides an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research.

Throughout the Master of Engineering, you will gain communication, strategic, and project management skills essential to the practicing engineer.

The Master of Engineering is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia, apart from Management major.

Overview

The Master of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) focuses on advanced laboratory and projects for designing and engineering innovative communications systems and networks. You will gain an understanding of the principles of telecommunications engineering, including the planning and management of telecommunications networks.

You will study subjects in advanced signals and systems, mobile networks, the future internet: architectures and communication protocols. You will also complete an advanced project.

Careers

• Architectural Engineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Computer Architect
  • Computer Systems Engineer
  • Construction Manager
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Mechatronic Engineer
  • Mining Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Security Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Transport Engineer
  • Water Quality Manager

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

The Master of Engineering (Telecommunications) has been awarded full accreditation with Engineers Australia.

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

• Entry Requirements:
  • A recognised 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree with an equivalent average mark of 60%.
• English Language Requirements:
  • The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
    • English Test | Overall Score | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
      • IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0
      • TOEFL (Internet-based) | 88 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18
    • UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
  • Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Credit for Prior Learning

Applicants who have completed a major in their undergraduate degree in the same area as the Master of Engineering course may apply for credit for 24 credit points (one session). Applicants with a Bachelor Honours degree in the same area may apply for credit for 48 credit points (one year of full-time study).

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More Detail

• Fees:
  • International Course fees table:
    • Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee
      • Wollongong | On Campus | $22,152 (2025) | $88,608 (2025)
  • Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
• Key Dates:
  • Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
  • Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
  • Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
    • Application | Date
      • International | 9 December, 2025
      • Domestic (direct) | 31 December, 2025
    • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.
      • Orientation | Check your campus details
      • Session start | 2 March, 2026
      • Census date | 31 March, 2026
      • Mid-session recess | 20-24 April, 2026
      • Session end | 25 June, 2026
  • Spring Session, 2026 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
    • Application | Date
      • International | 5 May, 2026
      • Domestic (direct) | 31 May, 2026
    • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.
      • Orientation | Check your campus details
      • Session start | 27 July, 2026
      • Census date | 31 August, 2026
      • Mid-session recess | 28 September - 2 October, 2026
      • Session end | 19 November, 2026

Specialisation

• The Master of Engineering offers various specialisations, including:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Management
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering

Duration and Delivery

• Duration: 2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
• Delivery: On Campus
• Campus: Wollongong

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)