Electronic and telecommunications engineering

Electronic and telecommunications engineers develop innovative technology, the devices and systems we use every day. We drive connectivity and the Internet of Things to make the world more liveable.

Electronics and telecommunications are all around us and are increasingly becoming more important in our everyday lives.

Browsing information on your laptops, tablets or smartphones, anywhere and instantly, has been made possible because of the ongoing work of electronic and telecommunications engineers.

From developing increasingly smaller nano-electronics powering your smart devices, to connecting people and objects via the Internet of Things and increasing internet speed, our engineers are constantly improving, maintaining and updating the latest technology in this growing area.

At RMIT, you’ll learn about the latest advances in this technology in a hands-on way via industry projects and internships. Our programs are directly advised by industry to ensure they prepare our students for the modern work world.

You’re in good hands at RMIT, which ranks in the top 150 universities globally for Electrical and Electronic engineering education (QS World Rankings by Subject 2021).

Our graduates find jobs working on maintaining, updating, designing or improving electronic and telecommunications technology for major industries such as broadband and mobile operators, the defence industry, manufacturing, health and other educational and government organisations.

Professor James Scott — Associate Dean Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering

What is electronic and telecommunications engineering?

Electronic engineering involves the design and operation of electronic devices that use components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors and integrated circuits and logic circuits, in a wide variety of equipment and systems such as smartphones, tablets, medical equipment, radar, navigation aids, vehicle stability control, whitegoods and space exploration equipment.

Telecommunication engineering explores the way information is collected and distributed. It uses a wide range of communications technologies, including optical fibre and wireless systems (such as 4G/5G mobile and Wi-fi), the Internet, cable systems, and satellite communications.

Making a difference with industry projects

RMIT engineering students get to the opportunity to make a difference by working on industry projects with real clients.

Bassel Al Homssi: Engineering PhD

When you undertake a PhD or Masters by Research in Engineering at RMIT University, you get to take a look into the future through research.

Sruthi Kuriakose: Engineering PhD

When you undertake a PhD or Masters by Research in Engineering at RMIT University, you get to take a look into the future through research.

Our courses

Study electronic or telecommunications engineering and design novel solutions to serve our connected lifestyle. Electronic and telecommunication devices are everywhere and drive our digital world.

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Research

Electronic and telecommunications engineering is the most rapidly advancing field of engineering. From nano-scale devices to 5G mobile telecommunications, it has a massive impact on our way of life.

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Beyond the classroom

IEEE Student Branch

The RMIT IEEE Student branch is a member of the IEEE Victorian Section and organises various events for students in electrical and electronic engineering.

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Capstone project helps develop keyless car access

Double degree student in Telecommunications Engineering and Physics, Michael Palatsides, worked together with Bosch Australia on a Capstone project to produce a statistical localisation approach for a mobile device as part of a keyless car system.

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Telstra Innovation Challenge

An RMIT student team has the opportunity to participate in the yearly Telstra Innovation Challenge, a design competition on the Internet of Things. Our RMIT team won the competition in the University Stream in 2018.

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Meet our people

Meet alumni Stephen Howell

Alumni Stephen Howell’s study in communications engineering at RMIT prepared him for a decades long career path with Telstra.

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Meet Dr Ke (Desmond) Wang

As Senior Lecturer in electronics and telecommunications engineering bachelor programs, Desmond’s dedication for his field motivates his students to dream big.

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News

New blood clot detection system could save lives

14 Dec 2020

Student engineers have developed a prototype handheld device that can detect potentially fatal blood clots in life support machines faster and more accurately, while also estimating their size and shape.

New electronic chip delivers smarter, light-powered AI

18 Nov 2020

Researchers have developed artificial intelligence technology that brings together imaging, processing, machine learning and memory in one electronic chip, powered by light.

Sensors to spot the sweetest summer fruit

08 Oct 2020

Researchers are trialling new sensor technology with local fruit growers to reveal how ripe and sweet the fruit is without even taking a bite.

Thin and ultra-fast photodetector sees the full spectrum

23 Sep 2020

Researchers have developed the world’s first photodetector that can see all shades of light, in a prototype device that radically shrinks one of the most fundamental elements of modern technology.

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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