Carleton University

Overview

The Communications Engineering program at Carleton University equips students with the skills necessary to design and assess systems that facilitate modern connectivity, encompassing everything from wireless networks to secure data transmission. This program combines a solid foundation in communications theory with practical engineering applications through a curriculum that integrates hardware, software, and network security.

• Degree level: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
• Duration: Typically 48 months of full-time study
• Credits: Commonly 120 credits (please confirm with official degree requirements)
• Delivery: On-campus (Ottawa, Canada)
• Language of instruction: English
• Application: Submit through Carleton’s undergraduate admissions portal (deadlines may vary)

Note: Tuition, intake timing, and credit requirements can change. Please verify the latest details on Carleton University’s official program and admissions pages.

What you'll study

The BEng Communications Engineering curriculum merges core engineering courses with specialized communications modules. While specific course offerings may vary by academic year, the program generally encompasses the following areas:

• Communications and networking: topics in computer communications, telecommunications engineering, and network-focused engineering
• Software and systems: communications software development and distributed network processing
• Electronics and computing foundations: principles of digital electronics and foundational engineering concepts
• Core engineering skills: signal processing and communication theory, often integrated across multiple courses
• Security and reliability: concepts of network security as applied to communications systems

Capstone / culminating experience: Many engineering bachelor programs include a capstone project component. Please confirm the specific requirements and course codes for the academic year you intend to apply.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have a secondary school graduation credential, typically with strong performance in mathematics and science. Specific grade thresholds and course prerequisites may vary based on the applicant's background and year of entry.

Proof of English proficiency is also required. Commonly accepted tests include:

• Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 120 (please confirm for your intake)
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 86 (please confirm for your intake)

Tip: If your previous education was conducted in English, this may influence the requirement.

Career prospects