Telecommunications and Computer Networks Engineering (TeCNE)

Telecommunications and Computer Networks Engineering is a specialist course designed for engineering graduates to enhance your skills in this area of high technology. Originally separate disciplines, telecommunications and computer networks have converged as communication systems have become more sophisticated. The fast pace of development requires people with a thorough understanding of fundamental principles.

Our aim is to produce graduates who will be able not just to respond to change but to look ahead and help shape future developments.

This course also covers some Cisco Certified Network Associate and Cisco Certified Network Professional topics on computer networks.

Course modules

An indicative list of topics covered on this course are:

• Introduction to data communications
• Data communications theory
• Information theory and error control techniques
• Object-oriented programming for networking
• Research planning and management
• Distributed systems and internetworking
• Optical fibre communications
• Wireless communications and advanced networks
• Major project

Career and progression opportunities

There are diverse employment opportunities in this expanding field. For example, you could find yourself working with an equipment manufacturer, a network infrastructure provider, carrying out research or working on the design and development of projects.

Professional and industry links

Our close links with industry help us to stay at the leading edge of our subject area. The department works closely with British Telecom Research Laboratories and there are opportunities for you to carry out your major project within the BT/London South Bank Communications Systems Research Centre. There are also opportunities for project work within other research groups.

The course is also offered in collaboration with Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China and Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China (please note that this option is usually only appropriate for Chinese-speaking students).

Entry requirements

A degree equivalent to a minimum 2:2 honours degree in Electronics, Communications or Computer Engineering. Professional qualifications (e.g. CEng) along with several years of relevant industrial experience (should include analytical work). The relevant industrial experience is to be assessed by the Programme Director. In addition, an overseas applicant will normally be required to have an English language qualification, e.g. IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 (or equivalent). However, if an overseas applicant satisfies the academic entry requirements but has no IELTS, English proficiency may be assessed in an interview, or some documental evidence.

If you are interested in studying at LSBU, please refer to our Standard Entry Requirements.

How to apply

Application methods for undergraduate part-time and postgraduate study vary depending on the course you are applying for. When applying use the LSBU codes listed below.

LSBU - FullTime - 1028

LSBU - PartTime - 1029

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