Master of Engineering - Telecommunications & Information Security

The Master of Engineering in Telecommunications & Information Security (MTIS) is a one-year program designed to provide students with the expertise needed to excel in the fields of telecommunications and cybersecurity. The program combines technical coursework with professional development to equip graduates with the skills to address modern security challenges in communication networks.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents in telecommunications networks and computer systems.
• Develop security policies and procedures to safeguard IT infrastructure.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues in telecommunications systems and their applications.
• Communicate effectively about security and network systems to stakeholders and the broader community.
• Gain practical work experience through optional co-op or internship terms, enhancing academic knowledge with real-world experience.

Curriculum: The program consists of 12 courses comprised of core technical and professional courses, as well as a selection of elective courses tailored to their areas of interest.

Co-op Option: Upon completing the academic portion, students can opt for one, two, or three co-op work terms, allowing students to gain valuable work experience in the telecommunications and cybersecurity fields.

The MTIS program prepares students for leadership roles in the telecommunications and information security industries, equipping them with both the technical expertise and practical experience to tackle complex security challenges in modern communication systems.

Program details

The MTIS program is one year in duration (3 consecutive academic terms of 4 months each). You may choose to pursue optional co-op work term(s) after the completion of the program.

The program requires 16.5 course credits to be completed, and consists of:

4 compulsory academic courses, one of which is a project course:

• ECE514 - Design and Analysis of Computer Communication Networks (1.5)
• ECE567 - Advanced Network Security (1.5)
• ECE570 - Computer Forensics Methodologies (1.5)
• ECE597 - Capstone Project (1.5)

Three professionalism courses:

• ECE 591 - Professional Foundation (1.0)
• ECE 592A - Professional Career Development I (1.0)
• ECE 592B - Professional Career Development II (1.0)

 And 7.5 units of technical electives, 4.5 units from List 1, and 3 units from either List 1 or List 2. Options of which may include:

• List 1 elective courses

  • CSC529 - Cryptography (1.5)
  • ECE512 - Digital Communications (1.5)
  • ECE515 - Information Theory (1.5)
  • ECE516 - Advanced Wireless Communications (1.5)
  • ECE548 - Cyber-System Security (1.5)
  • ECE572 - Security, Privacy, and Data Analytics (1.5)
  • ECE574 - Practice of Information Security and Privacy (1.5)
    
    

  List 2 elective courses

  • CSC503 - Data Mining (1.5)
  • CSC567 - Switching, Network Traffic and Quality of Service (1.5)
  • CSC569 - Wireless and Mobile Networks (1.5)
  • CSC579 - Overlay and Peer-to-Peer Networking (1.5)
  • ECE504 - Random Signals (1.5)
  • ECE511 - Error Control Coding (1.5)
  • ECE522 - Antennas and Propagation (1.5)
  • ECE535 - Data Analysis and Pattern Recognition (1.5)
  • ECE586 - Multiresolution Signal and Geometry Processing With C++ (1.5)
  • ECE590 - Directed Study (1.5)

 Full program information can be found in the graduate calendar.

Admissions information

 Please ensure that you meet the minimum graduate school admission requirements.

Application deadlines

September 2026 start:

International students—apply by April 30th

Domestic students—apply by June 30th

January 2026 start:

International students—apply by August 31st

Domestic students—apply by October 31st

Visa processing times for international students may vary, and it is important to apply as soon as you are able to ensure that you can receive a student visa in time to attend. Applications are processed in the order they are received and until the program is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to secure their space in the program.

Tuition and fees

Program fee

You can view the tuition fee estimator or you can find a per-term breakdown of tuition and related program fees in the academic calendar.

Application fee

Acceptance deposit

Upon receiving an offer of admission a $2,000 (CAD) acceptance deposit is required to secure your seat. This deposit will be applied to your first term tuition. If you are an international student and your study permit is denied, we will address the potential of deferring your acceptance to a later term or refunding your deposit on a case-by-case basis.

Co-op

Students in the Telecommunications & Information Security program may apply for up to three terms of co-op after completion of the academic portion of the program (up to 12 months total). 

Please see the Engineering and Computer Science Co-op site for further details.

How to apply

You can apply through the graduation admissions application portal.

Please note that you do not need to find a supervisor to apply for the Master of Engineering in Telecommunications & Information Security program.

FAQs

 My undergraduate degree isn’t in Engineering. Can I still apply?

Your undergraduate degree should be in electrical or computer engineering or computer science. If you have another type of degree or diploma combined with relevant industrial experience, you may be considered.

Can you please review my transcript and let me know if I am eligible to apply?

We can only evaluate completed applications once they have been submitted. Please refer to Graduate Admissions for admission requirements to Faculty of Graduate Studies and to the MEng in Telecommunications & Information Security. Successful applicants have strong foundation in computer science (programming, algorithms and data structures) and mathematics (linear algebra, probability and statistics).

Can my employer write a reference?

Yes. We require two assessment reports from professional or academic contacts. We strongly recommend that your referees attach a reference letter to the assessment report. Reference letters must be on official letterhead and signed by the referee.

Can I apply before finishing my undergraduate degree?

You can apply before finishing your undergraduate or another graduate degree if the degree is completed before the entry point for which you are applying. You will be required to submit unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended including the in-progress degree.

Applicants who receive a provisional offer of admission will need to submit all official documentation before being granted full admission and being allowed to register in courses.

Is there a minimum word length for the statement of intent?

Please keep your statement of intent to two pages (normally 400-500 words double-spaced on size 12 font).

What happens after I submit my application?

Graduate Admissions and Records will review your application. If it meets the minimum requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, your application will be forwarded to the program for review and a decision.

How can I defer my start date?

You must have provisional, conditional or full offer of admission to request a deferral. Please contact the Graduate Secretary with your request for an entry point change. Deferrals are only granted once per student. If you need to change a second time, you will have to pay the application fee again.

What scholarships are available to me?

While UVic offers some scholarships and bursaries to students in professional graduate programs, there are many more external sources of funding that you may be eligible to apply for and receive. Some further opportunities are listed on the Professional Programs site and we encourage you to seek other funding that may be available to you. 

Contact us

For questions pertaining to this program, please contact the Graduate Secretary at mtis_meng@uvic.ca