Master of Engineering (Cyber Engineering and Telecommunications)

Entry Requirements

Applicants would normally have completed a Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or other relevant discipline.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.

Course Details

UniSA is one of Australia’s leading universities for engineering research, with research rated well above world-class.

Developed to address industry demand for highly qualified cyber engineering and telecommunications professionals, you will learn directly from renowned experts; studying advanced topics in cyber engineering, telecommunications, big data and systems engineering, with a research component also incorporated in the program, including a minor thesis.

Our telecommunications students have worked on industry-related projects such as:

• indoor localisation based on visible light communications
• digital signal processing applied to a variety of practical problems (such as radar-based vehicle collision prevention system)
• various aspects of the Internet of Things.

Incorporating strong theoretical teaching, experience-based learning and modern facilities, we offer the ideal academic blend for graduates to meet the challenges of contemporary industry practice. Learning is supported by world-class engineering research and industry experience to elevate your expertise and career opportunities.

Career outcomes

Your career

There are a wide range of career options for highly qualified engineers, with employment opportunities in engineering consulting firms, construction companies, and local, state and federal government.

Careers to consider:

• network planning manager: developing and implementing network plans and strategic goals; analysing existing network performance and identifying growth
• opportunities; leading teams of network engineers
• operations management and maintenance: supervising and leading teams of engineers, scientists and technicians who work on projects; overseeing production and
• quality control; directing operations, testing and maintenance; planning and scheduling, client consulting, budgetary responsibilities
• telecommunications research and development: improving the capabilities of current technologies or developing new technological innovations; analysing problems,
• identifying solutions, using research methods to apply and test solutions, documenting and presenting solutions
• satellite and other space system communications and security roles.