New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Telecommunications

DegreeBachelor
FieldElectrical & Electronics Engineering

A four- to five-year honours degree (Level 8, 480 credits) that combines theoretical foundations and hands‑on engineering practice for telecommunications systems. Suited to students who want to design, test and manage telecom networks and equipment, and who enjoy maths, electronics and programming applied to real-world communications problems.

What you'll study

The curriculum is structured by semester and progresses from core mathematics and foundational engineering to specialised telecommunications topics and industry experience. Key taught topics and modules include:

  • Year 1: Engineering Mathematics I & II, Engineering Science I & II, Electricity and Magnetism, Introduction to Programming Principles, Engineering Drawing, Electronics and Communications Workshop, Professional Communication Skills for Engineers, Engineering Ethics.
  • Year 2: Engineering Mathematics III & IV, Circuit Theory, Radio Transmission, Network Fundamentals, Digital Electronics System, Electromagnetic Theory, Electronic Devices, Python and C++ programming introductions.
  • Year 3: Engineering Mathematics V, Analogue Circuit Design, Digital System Design, Signal & Systems, Structured Programming in C, Antenna & Propagation, Digital Communications, Group Project, Telecommunication Principles, Project Management for Engineers.
  • Year 4: Mobile Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Microprocessor & Microcontroller Technology, Multimedia Compression Techniques, Research Methods in Engineering, plus an Industry Based Learning placement (BCE421).
  • Year 5: Advanced options and capstone work including Individual Project I & II, Network Engineering, Network Planning & Optimisation, ICT System and Integration, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, Microwave & Satellite Communication, Optical Communications, Distributed Computing (elective), Artificial Intelligence.

Learning develops competence in network modelling and evaluation, troubleshooting and testing telecom equipment, data analysis for problem solving, and the installation and configuration of relevant hardware and software.

Entry requirements

The published course page does not list specific entry criteria. Applicants should consult the college admissions office or official prospectus for academic qualifications, language and other entry requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles across telecommunications and related ICT sectors. Explicitly listed career outcomes include Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Technician, Telecommunication Network Designer, Security Analyst, Project Manager, Optical Fibre Industry roles and Systems Engineer positions.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course page does not specify scholarships. Prospective students should investigate college financial aid, government student supports, industry sponsorship or placement‑linked funding options (noting the programme includes an Industry Based Learning component) and contact the institution for current funding opportunities.

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