Telecommunications degrees

Studying telecommunications

Telecommunications is the science and practice of information exchange, which is a fundamental part of today’s connected world. It involves transmitting data over long distances, utilising various technologies such as mobile networks, fibre optics, and satellites to enable global communication systems such as telephone, radio, television, and the internet. Students cover technical topics such as network design, wireless communication, and digital signal processing, and there are many avenues to pursue at postgraduate level which can include the technical aspects of telecommunications, as well as the business that surrounds it. Career prospects are varied, and include jobs such as network engineer, telecommunications manager, data analyst, and cybersecurity consultant. Telecommunications jobs are in high demand and offer good opportunities to travel and work abroad.