Bachelor of Science with Honours in Communications Technology (through Pathway 2)

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Programme description

This programme provides comprehensive knowledge of the basic principles of telecommunications and computer communications, their applications in communications technology, and the basis of existing communications practices. Students will also be able to analyse and design advanced communication systems. The Honours programme provides students with advanced knowledge and specialization, as well as the training needed to handle independent project work.

Graduates will be qualified to take up employment as communications technologists and network administrators/managers in the communications industry.

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Programme requirements

Programme-specific entry requirement: This programme admits students who are holders of a recognized Higher Diploma in one of the following disciplines: Computer and Information Engineering Computer Systems Administration Internet and Multimedia Engineering Multimedia Web Development and Digital Entertainment Network Applications Web-based Technology for Business

Students pursuing this programme must successfully complete 90 credits as follows:

(a)	70 credits from: Course code (Click the course code for details) Course title Credits Level ELEC S211 Fundamentals of Communications Technology 10 Middle ELEC S311 Wireless Communications 10 Higher ELEC S313 Emerging Technologies 10 Higher ELEC S323 Information Theory and Digital Communications 10 Higher ELEC S332 Computer Networks 10 Higher ELEC S403 Communications Technology Project 20 Higher
(b)	10 credits from courses: Course code (Click the course code for details) Course title Credits Level COMP S359 Relational Databases: Theory and Practice 10 Higher ELEC S321 Internet Technology for Business Applications 10 Higher
(c)	10 credits from courses: Course code (Click the course code for details) Course title Credits Level COMP S201 Computing Fundamentals with Java 10 Middle COMP S258 Computer Programming and Problem Solving 10 Middle IT S234 Web Site Design 10 Middle

Students are required to complete 90 credits but they may opt to graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Communications Technology [BSCCT2] (50 credits) after completing the required number of credits and fulfilling the requirements of the programme regulations.

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Choosing the first courses to get started

Students should consider initially registering for one or more of the following foundation level courses, which count towards qualification.

• MATH S122 A Foundation Course in Applied Mathematics

• IT S123 Introduction to Internet Services and Applications or MATH S121 A Foundation Course in Pure Mathematics

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (120 credits)

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Engineering (160 credits)

Bachelor of Science in Communications Technology (120 credits)

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Communications Technology (with Management) (160 credits)

Bachelor of Science in Electronics (120 credits)

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Electronics (160 credits)

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Electronics (with Management) (160 credits)

Higher Diploma in Digital Communication (90 credits)

Higher Diploma in Mobile Communications Technology (90 credits)

Diploma in Communications Technology (60 credits)

Diploma in Electronics (60 credits)

If you are interested, you can also take a look at our Computing programmes.

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