Master of Engineering (Cyber Engineering and Telecommunications)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
LMEL

Fees
AUD$ 43,700 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
106972M

Entry requirements
Applicants would normally have completed a Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or other relevant discipline.
English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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This plan will have no further intakes from SP2 2025.

Aim

This program provides graduates in Cyber Engineering and Telecommunications with an advanced understanding of existing and emerging technology in the sphere of IoT and Control in both terrestrial and space contexts. It trains them to develop a high-level approach to holistic security and resilience throughout the whole system development and operational lifecycle.

Content & Structure

To qualify for this award students are required to complete 72 units in total. The courses are grouped around the following focus areas:
Telecommunications (22.5 units)
Cyber Engineering (18 units)
Big Data (9 units)
Systems Engineering (4.5 units)
Research (18 units).

Work-integrated learning is facilitated through the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program, requiring students to gain at least 450 hours (60 days FTE) of skills and competencies through a range of engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking and events.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Research Data Analysis	CIVE 5015	4.5
Big Data Concepts	INFS 4020	4.5
Security Principles	INFS 5115	4.5
Fundamentals of Telecommunication Systems	EEET 5152	4.5	Rule(s): 3
OR
Elective		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, and 6)
Digital Communications	EEET 3028	4.5
Principles of Systems Engineering	ENGG 5031	4.5
Cryptography and Data Protection	COMP 5074	4.5
Critical Infrastructure and Control System Security	COMP 5062	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2, and 3)
Engineering Masters Industrial Experience	ENGG 5030	0	Rule(s): 1,2
Telecommunication Networks	EEET 5147	4.5
Telecommunications and Device Security	COMP 5075	4.5
Statistical Programming for Data Science	COMP 5070	4.5
Masters Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 5020	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5, and 6)
Masters Research Project	CIVE 5092	9
Modern Communication Systems	EEET 4036	4.5
Mobile Communications and Wireless Access	EEET 5102	4.5
OR
Information Theory and Coding	EEET 5101	4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Electives
Information Theory and Coding	EEET 5101	4.5
Information Governance	INFS 5075	4.5
IT Concepts	INFT 5030	4.5
Network Infrastructure	INFT 5032	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Engineers Australia (EA) requires students to achieve at least 450 hours/60 days full-time equivalent (FTE) of discipline and/or industry related skills and competencies prior to graduation. At UniSA, students must complete the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) to gain these hours through a range of professional engagement activities such as placements, internships, guest lectures, industry panels, site visits, networking, and industry events. Please contact STEM.placements@unisa.edu.au for more information.

2. Upon completion of the UniSA STEM Professional Practice Program (PPP) students will be invited to enrol in this course 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 this course.

3. Students from a non-electrical background such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or information technology will need to complete this course in Study Period 4. Students with a background in electrical and electronics, telecommunications, or computer science are to complete the Elective in Study Period 2.