During this program, you'll learn the fundamentals and processes behind the design of modern telecommunications systems and services, including the Internet, and mobile and satellite systems. You'll learn about a wide range of communications technologies, including optical fibre and wireless systems (such as 4G mobile and Wi-fi), the Internet, cable systems, and satellite communications. As a professional you'll then be able to apply these systems and technologies to various civilian and defence applications such as radar, weather monitoring, global positioning, sensor networks, and provision of services such as voice, video and streaming services over the Internet. In your third or fourth year, this program offers the option to take a minor in either communications engineering (focusing on the specification, design, and maintenance of physical communication links and circuits), or network engineering (focusing on creating integrated communications networks, management of information flow, delivery of internet and data services, and network security). You'll have the opportunity to design creative solutions through inspiring and sustainable design and build projects, as well as taking part in the Engineers without Borders Challenge - a humanitarian-focused course offered in all RMIT engineering degrees. To ensure you graduate job-ready, you'll also have an opportunity to undertake a work-integrated learning (industry experience) elective. International student visa holders can only study full-time. Career Graduates of this degree are keenly sought after by industry to design and manufacture telecommunications products, as well as designing and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure, services and networks. Typical employers include: telecommunications service providers education research and development organizations government organizations including transport, defence, security, meteorology and emergency services You may also run your own commercial or consulting business. Further study When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry into an RMIT postgraduate program or RMIT Masters by Research or Doctoral (PhD) program.