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Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering is a two-year full-time diploma course at TAFE NSW covering electronic equipment principles, Microcontroller software, Communication systems and project costing.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Electronics and Communications Engineering and apply technical analysis
  • Design principles
  • and practical problem-solving to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Technical Officer (electronic and communications engineering)
  • Telecommunications Technical Officer

Curriculum

  • Two-year course with 32 listed units. Core study includes participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan
  • Commission electronics and communications systems and modify - redesign electronics and communications systems. Includes work placement.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent
  • Typically with a minimum average of 50% in a VCE-equivalent qualification
  • Some advanced diplomas require a related RMIT diploma or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Senior secondary (Year 12) equivalent or a related diploma.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 50
  • PTE Academic 42
  • Cambridge 162

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and the deadline (10 February 2027 for Semester 1) on the course page. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal
  2. Directly or through an agent. AUD 100 application fee for listed countries. Upload transcripts
  3. Graduation certificates
  4. English test evidence
  5. Passport and any selection-task documents. Complete any selection task or interview. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,625 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Vocational Education
DepartmentDepartment of Engineering and Built Environment
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value96
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    10 Feb 2027

    88 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.