Bachelor of Science (Physics) / Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering) (Honours)

Are you interested in the dynamic fields of telecommunications and physics? Learning the fundamentals of communication engineering and related theories by thoroughly understanding the associated phsyical sciences enables you to develop next generation high-speed communication systems, in particular using the principals of photonics Telecommunications systems can employ a wide range of technologies, including broadband optical fibre communication systems, wireless communication systems (such as 4G/5G mobile and WiFi), the Internet, cable systems and satellite communications.

Your studies in this area will develop knowledge and skills to design, build and manage systems that transfer, store and manage information via wireless, cable, optical fibre, and satellite communications. In your fourth and fifth years, you’ll be able to specialise in either communication engineering or network engineering.

In the physics component of this double degree, you’ll be trained in the fundamentals of natural phenomena and their applications (e.g. fields and waves, quantum mechanics, radiation physics, thermodynamics, nuclear physics, solid state physics, astrophysics and cosmology).

Your studies in physics will both add to your knowledge of the forces that underpin the engineering environment, and allow you to go further in developing innovative new solutions.

The degree is taught by experts in their fields. Experiments are extensively used to consolidate theories. A strong focus on research and design ensures graduates are highly competent professionals.

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.