Communications and Network Engineering
Qualifications
Overview
Communications and Network Engineering is about planning, designing, and building computer networks, and the sharing of data between communication devices such as internet and mobile.
You will gain specific knowledge of how the internet and telecommunications systems work, how to create and maintain networking connections, and how to create new smart devices.
- Learn about internet design, networking applications, and new telecommunication technologies.
- Practical project work in simulated network environments.
- Final-year project, often sponsored by industry, so you can gain experience optimising communications infrastructure around Aotearoa, with many networking providers based in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Communications and Network Engineering minor
For the minor in the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, complete the following courses:
- COSC264 Introduction to Computer Networks and the Internet
- COSC364 Internet Technology and Engineering
- ENEL320 Signals and Communications
- COSC441 Wireless Networking Systems and Performance
- ENEL400 Electrical and Computer Engineering Research Project
- ENEL422 Communications Engineering
Plus complete the requirements for Computer Engineering.
Computer network expertise is highly valued in the technological industry. There is an increasing need for online communications globally which means there are a lot of career opportunities in this field, with new roles being created constantly.
Career pathways could include:
- communication and networking equipment development
- smart devices design
- networking infrastructure planning
- mobile and cellular engineering.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Computer Engineering.
Contact us
Te Tari Pūhanga Hangarau | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Phone +64 3 369 3366 or +64 3 369 4419
Email engdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Levels 3 and 5, Link building – see campus maps
Postal address
Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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