Telecommunications Engineering, Minor (0338)

  • Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0338

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

Telecommunications Engineering covers a wide range of engineering disciplines such as electrical, electronic, design, wireless communications, optical, power and signal processing. This Minor has been initiated to give graduates extra skill sets to complement fundamental skills that they have acquired through their major studies. Students will be introduced to programming, advanced wireless communications techniques, and communications at an advanced level through mini research projects and practical assignments to familiarise themselves with real life scenarios. The Telecommunications Engineering Minor gives certain skills sets that have been in demand from the industry and thus will strengthen graduate competitiveness in the workforce. 

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Minor Structure

Qualification for this minor requires the successful completion of 40 credit points including the subjects listed below. 

Subject Title Credit Points
ELEC 4004Radio and Satellite Communication10
ELEC 4007Wireless Communications10
COMP 2004Computer Networking10
Select one of the following:10
Computer Networks and Internets
Wireless and Mobile Networks
Total Credit Points40