BH071 - Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) (Honours)
Plan: BH071 - Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) (Honours)
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: Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) (Honours)
Award abbreviation: BEng(Elect&CommEng)(Hons)
Total credit points: 384
Career: UGRD
Duration: 4 years full time or 16 semesters part time
Location: Onshore, City Campus
Owning school: Engineering (172H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering
ASCED code: 031399
CRICOS code: 079619A
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The purpose of this program is to:
- provide learning experiences that provide you, as a graduate of this program, with the knowledge and skills essential for a professional career in electronic and communication engineering,
- prepare you, on graduation from this program, to be ready to take up employment in electronic and communication engineering and related industries, including aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, computing, resource, defence, and primary industries.
You will undertake a capstone experience in the final year courses OENG1167 Engineering Capstone Project Part A and OENG1168 Engineering Capstone Project Part B, in which you will conduct a research project that can be analytical, experimental, design or computational in nature (or some combination).
While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others are delivered online.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Articulation
Credit agreements between RMIT programs enable students graduating from an RMIT qualification to achieve advanced standing in a higher level qualification.
The table below provides you with information about the credit agreements between the Associate Degree in Engineering Technology and the Bachelor of of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) (Honours):
| If you have completed the: |
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| You will be guaranteed entry into the: | BH071, Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) (Honours) |
| Notes on GPA: | You must gain a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 for guaranteed entry |
| You will get credit for: |
16 Courses, 192 credit points, equivalent to two years. NB: You will need to complete some courses which are only offered in first semester. Whilst the total number of credits in advanced standing equates to 192 credits points (equivalent to 2 years of study), the amount of time required to complete the remaining study may exceed 2 remaining years. |
| The Courses for which you wil get credit are: | 1. Engineering Mathematics A (MATH2160) |
| As part of this credit agreement this includes the need to enrol in the following courses from first and second year: |
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| If you have completed the: |
C6122, Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering (UEE60210 or UEE60211) |
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| You may gain entry into the: | BH071, Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) (Honours) |
| provided you have a GPA of: | 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher |
| and if selected you will get credit for: |
144 credits, 12 courses, equivalent to a year and a half. NB: You will need to complete some courses which are only offered in first semester. Whilst the total number of credits in advanced standing equates to 144 credits points (equivalent to 1.5 years of study), the amount of time required to complete the remaining study may exceed 2.5 remaining years. |
The Courses for which you will get credit are: |
1. Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice (OENG1166) |
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is a measure of your average results across all courses and is explained at http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/gradingbasis/gpa
Pathways
Graduates will able to proceed to a coursework Masters degree in Electronic or Communication Engineering or related fields, subject to meeting the general admission criteria.
Outstanding graduates from this program may be able to proceed to a research degree including Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), subject to meeting the general admission criteria.
If you require further details on these programs refer to the Program’s information provided in RMIT Handbook
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Program entry requirements
BH071 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) (Honours) has been discontinued and will no longer accept new students from Semester 1, 2021.
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of al least 20 in mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics, and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
External Accreditation
The Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia. Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers. Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This means that the program is internationally recognised and graduates are able to practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) (Honours) are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia.
Industry Links
The School of Engineering has extensive links with industry, particularly through research projects and consulting services. In a number of cases, industry has provided direct support by donating laboratory equipment.
You may be able to undertake an industry sponsored design project in your final year (as part of Engineering Capstone Project Part A and Part B)
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.
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering has many laboratories, often with specialised equipment, 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.
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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/wellbeing
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