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What courses you'll study
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 84 units for Core courses, and
- 12 units for Electives
Complete 84 units comprising:
- 84 units for all Program core
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course nameData in Information Technology Systems | Course code COMP5003 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameDigital Communications | Course code ENGEX405 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameOptical Communications and Photonics | Course code ENGEX408 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameTelecommunication Device and Network Security | Course code ENGEX411 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameTelecommunication System Security | Course code ENGEX421 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameEngineering Data Analytics | Course code ENGI5006 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameMasters Engineering Research Project A | Course code ENGI6900 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameMasters Engineering Research Project B | Course code ENGI6901 | Units 12 | |
| Course namePrinciples of Systems Engineering | Course code ENGP5004 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameSecurity Principles | Course code INFO5001 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameSecurity Architecture and Engineering | Course code INFO6003 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameCritical Infrastructure and Control System Security | Course code INFO6005 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameStatistical Foundations for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Course code STAT5020 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameInternship PG | Course code ENGI5902 | Units 0 | |
Notes
- 1. It is a requirement of Engineers Australia that students achieve at least 450 hours (60 days FTE) of discipline and/or industry related skills and competencies by completing the Professional Practice Program (PPP) prior to graduation. These hours can be gained through a range of professional engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and industry events. - 2. Upon completion of the Professional Practice Program (PPP) students will be invited to enrol in ENGI5902 - Internship PG and complete the required assessment for the course. The student will not be eligible to graduate until they have obtained a Non-Graded Pass (NGP) for the course. 
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|  | Course name Principles of Systems Engineering | Course code ENGP5004
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Data in Information Technology Systems | Course code COMP5003
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Engineering Data Analytics | Course code ENGI5006
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Security Principles | Course code INFO5001
                                             | Units 6 | 
| Semester 2 | |||
|  | Course name | Course code - | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Digital Communications | Course code ENGEX405
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Telecommunication System Security | Course code ENGEX421
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Critical Infrastructure and Control System Security | Course code INFO6005
                                             | Units 6 | 
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|  | Course name Telecommunication Device and Network Security | Course code ENGEX411
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Masters Engineering Research Project A | Course code ENGI6900
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Security Architecture and Engineering | Course code INFO6003
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Statistical Foundations for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Course code STAT5020
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Internship PG | Course code ENGI5902
                                             | Units | 
| Semester 2 | |||
|  | Course name Optical Communications and Photonics | Course code ENGEX408
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name | Course code - | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Masters Engineering Research Project B | Course code ENGI6901
                                             | Units 12 | 
Complete 12 units comprising:
- 12 units from Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course nameInformation Technology and Systems Concepts | Course code COMP5031 | Units 6 | |
| Course name Computer Networking | Course code COMP6022 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameInformation Theory and Coding | Course code ENGEX416 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameMobile Communications and Wireless Access | Course code ENGEX417 | Units 6 | |
| Course nameInformation Governance | Course code INFO6009 | Units 6 | |
Notes
- 1. It is a requirement of Engineers Australia that students achieve at least 450 hours (60 days FTE) of discipline and/or industry related skills and competencies by completing the Professional Practice Program (PPP) prior to graduation. These hours can be gained through a range of professional engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and industry events. - 2. Upon completion of the Professional Practice Program (PPP) students will be invited to enrol in ENGI5902 - Internship PG and complete the required assessment for the course. The student will not be eligible to graduate until they have obtained a Non-Graded Pass (NGP) for the course. 
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|  | Course name Principles of Systems Engineering | Course code ENGP5004
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Data in Information Technology Systems | Course code COMP5003
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Engineering Data Analytics | Course code ENGI5006
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Security Principles | Course code INFO5001
                                             | Units 6 | 
| Semester 2 | |||
|  | Course name | Course code - | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Digital Communications | Course code ENGEX405
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Telecommunication System Security | Course code ENGEX421
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Critical Infrastructure and Control System Security | Course code INFO6005
                                             | Units 6 | 
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|  | Course name Telecommunication Device and Network Security | Course code ENGEX411
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Masters Engineering Research Project A | Course code ENGI6900
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Security Architecture and Engineering | Course code INFO6003
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Statistical Foundations for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Course code STAT5020
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Internship PG | Course code ENGI5902
                                             | Units | 
| Semester 2 | |||
|  | Course name Optical Communications and Photonics | Course code ENGEX408
                                             | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name | Course code - | Units 6 | 
|  | Course name Masters Engineering Research Project B | Course code ENGI6901
                                             | Units 12 | 
