GD040 - Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication and Network Engineering
Plan: GD040 - Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering
Award abbreviation: GradDipTelecomEng
Total credit points: 96
Career: PGRD
Duration: 2 semesters full time, 4 semesters part time
Location: Onshore, City Campus
Owning school: Engineering (172H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/engineering/
ASCED code: 031307
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Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The objectives of the Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication and Network Engineering are:
- To develop your knowledge and skills in telecommunication engineering that will enhance your career prospects in the relevant industries including the aerospace, electronics, networks, communications, telecommunications, and defence industries.
- To facilitate learning of telecommunication engineering concepts and applications that are directly linked to industry needs.
- To provide a pathway for graduates from other engineering and appropriate science degrees to articulate into telecommunication engineering.
The program is primarily delivered face to face at the City Campus. While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others are delivered online.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
The Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication and Network Engineering is an exit only point from the Masters of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering), and is not open for entry.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
The Graduate Diploma in Telecommunication and Network Engineering is an exit only point from the Masters of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering), and is not open for entry.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
There is no formal external accreditation available for this program.
The school has extensive links with industry, particularly through research projects, consulting, and industry sponsored design projects. In a number of cases industry has provided direct support by donating laboratory equipment.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Resources available from the Library:
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content:
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal, myRMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit.
Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-students
In addition, many academics have their notes printed for distribution to off-shore students. These notes are also available from the RMIT Bookshop at a very affordable cost for local students.
The school has many laboratories, many with specialised equipment in the area of machines, high voltage and power protection, to support the relevant teaching and learning activities, and most of these labs have been upgraded in recent years, to ensure that you have access to modern computers and equipment that you are likely to use in industry.
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