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Melbourne City Campus
124 La Trobe Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Australia
CRICOS course code: 078616A
Level of study: Pathways to Undergraduate
Summary
Get started in a career where you will design electronic products and processes that make a difference.
You’ll develop skills to design, validate, and evaluate electronics and communication equipment as well as systems.
You’ll also be able to manage risk, estimate and manage projects, and provide technical and sales advice.
You will learn skills in programmable gate array technologies, circuit simulation, printed circuit board design, digital and analogue systems and applications, amplifiers, analogue integrated circuit design, communication systems, mobile phones, global positioning systems (GPS), microwave links, embedded controllers, AM/FM, computer programming, engineering software and project management, and computational solutions.
How you will learn
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches, including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work.
You'll have access to online resources through the myRMIT student portal.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.
Career
As a graduate of this course, your skills will be applicable to a wide range of business, manufacturing and operational occupations where electronics and communications underpin the business.
You may work in a range of industries/fields such as:
manufacturing
telecommunications
electronics equipment and services
security systems
scientific instruments and sales
Further study
When you successfully complete the Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0), you are guaranteed entry in the following programs and will receive three semesters of advanced standing (equivalent to 144 credit points):
Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications Engineering) (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours)
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| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,000 Per Year | Expected Feb 2021 | 2 years Full time |
RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University) Melbourne City Campus 124 La Trobe Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia |
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 50% average.
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary Diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
English language requirements
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 5.5 (with no individual band below 5.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 50 (with minimum of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 42 (with no communication band less than 36)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 162 with no less than 154 in any component.