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Code SPAALQ

Electronics and Communications Engineering Specialisation

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About this Specialisation

Designed for students wishing to specialise in electronics and communications.

It will extend your knowledge and provide expertise in electrical engineering fields such as data communication and computer networks, digital electronics, wireless communication and telecommunication networks.

Code SPAALQ

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Professional Recognition

  • This Specialisation has been Accredited by: Engineers Australia.

    This professional recognition only applies when you study this Specialisation in the following course:

Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ENS6162Communication Systems 115
ENS6161Data Communication and Computer Networks15
ENS6154Digital Electronics15
ENS6160Signals and Systems15
ENS5191Electrical Engineering Design15
ENS6164Wireless Communication15
ENS6156Analog Electronics15
ENS5542Communication Systems 215
ENS5253Control Systems15
ENS5447Propagation and Antennas15
ENS5444Telecommunication Networks15
ENS5251Digital Signal Processing15

Note: Where a student has completed the equivalent of one or more of the above units in prior undergraduate level studies at an appropriate level, the Course Coordinator may, in some cases, consider substitutions with other available units. Students should consult with their course coordinator to see whether this is possible.

For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Reflect critically on a complex body of technical and theoretical Engineering knowledge, research principles and methods with advanced knowledge in electronics and communications engineering professional practice.
  2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic engineering situations.
  3. Apply high level communication and collaboration skills in a professional engineering context.
  4. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial electronics and communications engineering project.

Related Courses

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

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