Telecommunications

The study of telecommunications is not only fascinating; but it also provides the route to an exciting and rewarding career. For example, qualified telecommunications engineers have driven developments in areas such as the internet and mobile telephones in recent years. The growth of telecommunications over the last ten years has been phenomenal and this expansion is set to continue for several decades. Computer networks, radio links and optical fiber systems are all being developed and now form the basis for global communications.


Program Introduction
The Telecommunications program has been designed to provide students with the skills and abilities which are required by telecommunication companies. As telecommunications systems are mainly based on electronic techniques, our program deals with electronics as well as telecommunication engineering. One important feature is the support for practical work during all years of the program to allow students to gain valuable ‘hands-on’ experience. This practical work ranges from basic, theoretical experiments through work on advanced, modern telecommunication systems and includes basic electronics, microprocessor, digital electronics and advance electronics. The practical work greatly depends on student interest, devotion and contribution. During the final year of the course there is also an opportunity for students to work independently on a major project in the telecommunication field. This project is supervised by an external project coordinator.

Teaching, Learning & Assessment
The course is delivered through lectures seminars and practical laboratory sessions. Self-directed study is also important and will include private and public sector organizations.

Career Opportunities
There are many diversified career opportunities for highly qualified engineers in the telecommunications industries, including private and public sector organization and armed forces. Because of the global nature of telecommunications there are also career opportunities in other European countries and beyond. This program has much in common with the program in Electronic Engineering, hence graduates have a great deal of flexibility and could easily make application for posts with electronic companies as well as telecommunications companies.

There are many employment opportunities for those with good qualifications in this field. Telecommunications graduates receive employment opportunities in all areas, including
* Cellular and Mobile Telephony
* Satellite Systems
* Computer Networking
* Internet Engineering