Telecommunications Technologies and Services Engineering
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Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Technologies and Services Engineering
Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering (ETSETB)
The bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Technologies and Services Engineering provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of ICT engineering and the specific skills pertaining to each of the majors that are offered. It produces versatile professionals who are able to change work environments and meet the sector's future challenges and those that will occur in industrial sectors that employ these technologies. The degree also ensures concentrated learning in the following majors: Audiovisual Systems, Telecommunications Systems and Network Systems.
Given that ICTs are crucial in any industrial, research and innovation sector, graduates' professional opportunities are wide-ranging: they will be able to accomplish a broad range of technical and management tasks and start new entrepreneurial projects in this technological field.
Major in Audiovisual Systems
You will acquire the knowledge to conceive, design, implement and operate products, systems and services in the field of audiovisual systems engineering, including the fields of acoustics, image, audio, video and multimedia environments.
Major in Telecommunications Systems
You will acquire the knowledge to conceive, design, implement and operate telecommunications systems based on generating, transmitting, receiving and processing electrical, acoustic and optical signals across the frequency spectrum and processing related information.
Major in Network Systems
You will acquire the knowledge to conceive, design, implement and operate telematic networks, their security mechanisms and the data that are transmitted through them; the protocols that allow them to function; and the distributed and centralised services and applications that they offer.
Given that ICTs are crucial in any industrial, research and innovation sector, graduates' professional opportunities are wide-ranging: they will be able to accomplish a broad range of technical and management tasks and start new entrepreneurial projects in this technological field.
Communications are ever more necessary in all environments and scenarios, and specialists are highly sought after in fibre optics; in mobile communications, to serve the fourth generation and develop the foundations of the fifth; and in GPS technologies and services. Other examples are projects involving cities whose intelligence increases as networks of sensors, such as cameras and pollution sensors, are implemented to improve the lives of citizens, and the extensive use of communication networks and the so-called Internet of Things, a use that demands that the privacy and security of our data be protected. The audiovisual sector also requires highly skilled professionals to design advanced systems, for 3D sound and image technologies, for example, and not just for direct consumers of media, such as music shows or the cinema, but also for important sectors such as health and the automotive and transport industries. In these sectors, there is a clear need for developing electronic devices and instruments that provide accurate and reliable data, to monitor patients’ progress, for example. Another area that is emerging forcefully is the design of new solar cells and photovoltaic systems in the energy sector.
Major in Audiovisual Systems
You will acquire the knowledge to conceive, design, implement and operate products, systems and services in the field of audiovisual systems engineering, including the fields of acoustics, image, audio, video and multimedia environments.
Major in Telecommunications Systems
You will acquire the knowledge to conceive, design, implement and operate telecommunications systems based on generating, transmitting, receiving and processing electrical, acoustic and optical signals across the frequency spectrum and processing related information.
Major in Network Systems
You will acquire the knowledge to conceive, design, implement and operate telematic networks, their security mechanisms and the data that are transmitted through them; the protocols that allow them to function; and the distributed and centralised services and applications that they offer.
Majors
- Audiovisual Systems
- Telecommunications Systems
- Network Systems
- Duration
- 4 years
- Study load
- 240 ECTS credits (including the bachelor's thesis). One credit is equivalent to a study load of 25-30 hours.
- Delivery
- Face-to-face
- Language of instruction
Check the language of instruction for each subject (and timetable) in the course guide in the curriculum.
Information on language use in the classroom and students’ language rights.
- Fees and grants
- Approximate fees per academic year: €1,107 (€1,661 for non-EU residents). Consult the public fees system based on income (grants and payment options).
- Location
- Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering (ETSETB)
- Official degree
- Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register
- Places
- 220
- Registration and enrolment
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- Legalisation of foreign documents
- All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalised and bear the corresponding apostille.
Curriculum
The studies are structured annually in two four-month periods. There are a fall semester (September - January) and a spring semester (February - June).
The curriculum of the degree has a common part that encompasses the education in basic engineering and fundamentals of the different specialties . This common part extends from the first quarter (Q1A) to the fifth quarter (Q3A).
Subsequently, from the sixth four-month period (Q3B) to the eighth four-month period (Q4B), the training in the specialty chosen by the student is developed.
The chart below details the common training , showing the basic subjects (in yellow in the diagram) and compulsory subjects (in grey in the diagram). To see in detail the formation of each specialty, you can go to:
You can consult the tables of prerequisites, corequisites and pre-corequisites in the following links:
The Curriculum of the Degree in Telecommunications Technologies and Services Engineering consists of 240 ECTS, separated in subjects as follows:
| Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Basic formation | 60 |
| Compulsory training | 96 |
| Mention elective training | 48 |
| Common elective training | 18 |
| Final degree project | 18 |
| Total Credits | 240 |
Basic formation
The basic training module consists of 60 credits divided between Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electronics and Business; with 24, 12, 11, 7 and 6 ECTS respectively.
This module will be taken in the first half of the curriculum, i.e. in the first three semesters of the degree (1A, 1B and 2A). In addition, these credits will be distributed in subjects mainly of 6 credits each one.
| Basic training module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 |
| Computer Science | 12 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Electronics | 7 |
| Business | 6 |
Course guide:
- Major in Audiovisual Systems
- Major in Electronic Systems
- Major in Network Engineering
- Major in Telecommunication Systems
First semester
- Calculus 6
- Fundamentals of Computers 6
- Fundamentals of Electronics 7
- Fundamentals of Physics 5
- Introduction to Mathematics 2
- Linear Algebra 6
- Calculus 6
- Fundamentals of Computers 6
- Fundamentals of Electronics 7
- Fundamentals of Physics 5
- Introduction to Mathematics 2
- Linear Algebra 6
- Calculus 6
- Fundamentals of Computers 6
- Fundamentals of Electronics 7
- Fundamentals of Physics 5
- Introduction to Mathematics 2
- Linear Algebra 6
- Calculus 6
- Fundamentals of Computers 6
- Fundamentals of Electronics 7
- Fundamentals of Physics 5
- Introduction to Mathematics 2
- Linear Algebra 6
Second semester
- Introduction to Networks 6
- Linear Circuits and Systems 6
- Mathematics for Telecommunications 6
- Object Oriented Programming 6
- Vector Calculus 6
- Introduction to Networks 6
- Linear Circuits and Systems 6
- Mathematics for Telecommunications 6
- Object Oriented Programming 6
- Vector Calculus 6
- Introduction to Networks 6
- Linear Circuits and Systems 6
- Mathematics for Telecommunications 6
- Object Oriented Programming 6
- Vector Calculus 6
- Introduction to Networks 6
- Linear Circuits and Systems 6
- Mathematics for Telecommunications 6
- Object Oriented Programming 6
- Vector Calculus 6
Third semester
- 3D with Kinect, Hands-On-Seminar 2
- A Practical Introduction to Matlab 2
- Administrating Linux Systems 2
- Circuit Simulation and Analysis Using PSpice 2
- Cognitive Radio 2
- Cooperation Project with Wifi Technologies 2
- Create Your Future: Just a Job or Your True Passion 2
- Digital Design 6
- Electromagnetism 6
- Ethics in Ict 2
- Financial Engineering for Economic Planning of Investments 2
- History of Computing 2
- Ictd. Technology for Sustainable Development 2
- Introduction to Ict Engineering 6
- Leadership and Professional Development Techniques in Engineering 2
- Learning with Python 2
- Linear Algebra, Linear Codes and Secret-Sharing Schemes 2
- Low Cost Measurement Systems 2
- Machine Learning 2
- Machine Learning for Satellite Imagery 2
- Pigment Identification with Raman Spectroscopy 2
- Probability and Statistics 6
- Renewable Energy 2
- Signals and Systems 6
- Statistical Tools for Social Networks and the Www 2
- Telecomunications Market. Ict Hypersector 2
- 3D with Kinect, Hands-On-Seminar 2
- A Practical Introduction to Matlab 2
- Administrating Linux Systems 2
- Circuit Simulation and Analysis Using PSpice 2
- Cognitive Radio 2
- Cooperation Project with Wifi Technologies 2
- Create Your Future: Just a Job or Your True Passion 2
- Digital Design 6
- Electromagnetism 6
- Ethics in Ict 2
- Financial Engineering for Economic Planning of Investments 2
- History of Computing 2
- Ictd. Technology for Sustainable Development 2
- Introduction to Ict Engineering 6
- Leadership and Professional Development Techniques in Engineering 2
- Learning with Python 2
- Linear Algebra, Linear Codes and Secret-Sharing Schemes 2
- Low Cost Measurement Systems 2
- Machine Learning 2
- Machine Learning for Satellite Imagery 2
- Pigment Identification with Raman Spectroscopy 2
- Probability and Statistics 6
- Renewable Energy 2
- Signals and Systems 6
- Statistical Tools for Social Networks and the Www 2
- Telecomunications Market. Ict Hypersector 2
- 3D with Kinect, Hands-On-Seminar 2
- A Practical Introduction to Matlab 2
- Administrating Linux Systems 2
- Circuit Simulation and Analysis Using PSpice 2
- Cognitive Radio 2
- Cooperation Project with Wifi Technologies 2
- Create Your Future: Just a Job or Your True Passion 2
- Digital Design 6
- Electromagnetism 6
- Ethics in Ict 2
- Financial Engineering for Economic Planning of Investments 2
- History of Computing 2
- Ictd. Technology for Sustainable Development 2
- Introduction to Ict Engineering 6
- Leadership and Professional Development Techniques in Engineering 2
- Learning with Python 2
- Linear Algebra, Linear Codes and Secret-Sharing Schemes 2
- Low Cost Measurement Systems 2
- Machine Learning 2
- Machine Learning for Satellite Imagery 2
- Pigment Identification with Raman Spectroscopy 2
- Probability and Statistics 6
- Renewable Energy 2
- Signals and Systems 6
- Statistical Tools for Social Networks and the Www 2
- Telecomunications Market. Ict Hypersector 2
- 3D with Kinect, Hands-On-Seminar 2
- A Practical Introduction to Matlab 2
- Administrating Linux Systems 2
- Circuit Simulation and Analysis Using PSpice 2
- Cognitive Radio 2
- Cooperation Project with Wifi Technologies 2
- Create Your Future: Just a Job or Your True Passion 2
- Digital Design 6
- Electromagnetism 6
- Ethics in Ict 2
- Financial Engineering for Economic Planning of Investments 2
- History of Computing 2
- Ictd. Technology for Sustainable Development 2
- Introduction to Ict Engineering 6
- Leadership and Professional Development Techniques in Engineering 2
- Learning with Python 2
- Linear Algebra, Linear Codes and Secret-Sharing Schemes 2
- Low Cost Measurement Systems 2
- Machine Learning 2
- Machine Learning for Satellite Imagery 2
- Pigment Identification with Raman Spectroscopy 2
- Probability and Statistics 6
- Renewable Energy 2
- Signals and Systems 6
- Statistical Tools for Social Networks and the Www 2
- Telecomunications Market. Ict Hypersector 2
Fourth semester
- Electromagnetics Waves 6
- Electronic Functions and Systems 6
- Introduction to Audiovisual Processing 6
- Introduction to Communications 6
- Network Applications and Services 6
- Electromagnetics Waves 6
- Electronic Functions and Systems 6
- Introduction to Audiovisual Processing 6
- Introduction to Communications 6
- Network Applications and Services 6
- Electromagnetics Waves 6
- Electronic Functions and Systems 6
- Introduction to Audiovisual Processing 6
- Introduction to Communications 6
- Network Applications and Services 6
- Electromagnetics Waves 6
- Electronic Functions and Systems 6
- Introduction to Audiovisual Processing 6
- Introduction to Communications 6
- Network Applications and Services 6
Fifth semester
- Basic Engineering Project 6
- Data Transmission 6
- High-Frequency Circuits 4.5
- Implementation of a Small Social Network in the Cloud 2
- Introduction to Deep Learning 2
- Introduction to Deep Learning for Computer Vision 2
- Machine Learning Through Reinforcement 2
- Music Signal Processing 2
- Radiation and Propagation 6
- Signal Processing for Communications and Audiovisual Systems 6
- Systems Based on Microprocessors Design 6
- Basic Engineering Project 6
- Data Transmission 6
- High-Frequency Circuits 4.5
- Implementation of a Small Social Network in the Cloud 2
- Introduction to Deep Learning 2
- Introduction to Deep Learning for Computer Vision 2
- Machine Learning Through Reinforcement 2
- Music Signal Processing 2
- Radiation and Propagation 6
- Signal Processing for Communications and Audiovisual Systems 6
- Systems Based on Microprocessors Design 6
- Basic Engineering Project 6
- Data Transmission 6
- High-Frequency Circuits 4.5
- Implementation of a Small Social Network in the Cloud 2
- Introduction to Deep Learning 2
- Introduction to Deep Learning for Computer Vision 2
- Machine Learning Through Reinforcement 2
- Music Signal Processing 2
- Radiation and Propagation 6
- Signal Processing for Communications and Audiovisual Systems 6
- Systems Based on Microprocessors Design 6
- Basic Engineering Project 6
- Data Transmission 6
- High-Frequency Circuits 4.5
- Implementation of a Small Social Network in the Cloud 2
- Introduction to Deep Learning 2
- Introduction to Deep Learning for Computer Vision 2
- Machine Learning Through Reinforcement 2
- Music Signal Processing 2
- Radiation and Propagation 6
- Signal Processing for Communications and Audiovisual Systems 6
- Systems Based on Microprocessors Design 6
Sixth semester
- Acoustics and Electroacoustics 6
- Astronomy & Radioastronomy 6
- Audio and Speech Processing 6
- Biometric Technologies 6
- Description and Retrieval of Audiovisual Content 6
- Economics and Management 6
- Financial Topics for Entrepreneurship 6
- Image and Video Processing 6
- Information Security and Coding 6
- Internet Management 6
- Lasers 6
- Marketing, Technology and Management Skills 6
- Matlab and Its Applications in Engineering 6
- Multimedia Communications 6
- Network Simulation 6
- Networks and Services Management 6
- Optoelectronic Devices and 3D Vision 6
- Pattern Classification: Applications in Signal Processing 6
- Planning Communications Networks 6
- Programming for Multimedia Applications 6
- Quality of Service Engineering in IP Networks 6
- Quantum Physics 6
- Regulation, Economy and Telecommunication Policy 6
- Statistics 6
- Technical Writing 6
- Technology and Culture 6
- Television Systems 6
- Wireless Networks 6
- Astronomy & Radioastronomy 6
- Automobile Electronics 6
- Biometric Technologies 6
- Compliance of Electronic Products 6
- Description and Retrieval of Audiovisual Content 6
- Design of Digital Electronic Systems 5
- Digital Systems Using Embedded Linux 6
- Economics and Management 6
- Financial Topics for Entrepreneurship 6
- Fundamentals of Micro- and Nanotechnologies 6
- High Frequency Circuits 6
- Information Security and Coding 6
- Instrumentation and Measurement Systems 6
- Internet Management 6
- Introduction to Photovoltaic Solar Energy 6
- Lasers 6
- Marketing, Technology and Management Skills 6
- Matlab and Its Applications in Engineering 6
- Network Simulation 6
- Networks and Services Management 6
- Optoelectronic Devices and 3D Vision 6
- Pattern Classification: Applications in Signal Processing 6
- Planning Communications Networks 6
- Power Electronics and Control Systems 7
- Programming for Multimedia Applications 6
- Quality of Service Engineering in IP Networks 6
- Quantum Physics 6
- Real-Time Dsp System Design with Fpga 6
- Regulation, Economy and Telecommunication Policy 6
- Remote Control Systems 6
- Sensors, Actuators and Microcontrollers in Mobile Robots 6
- Smart Electronics 6
- Statistics 6
- Technical Writing 6
- Technology and Culture 6
- Television Systems 6
- Wireless Networks 6
- Astronomy & Radioastronomy 6
- Biometric Technologies 6
- Description and Retrieval of Audiovisual Content 6
- Economics and Management 6
- Financial Topics for Entrepreneurship 6
- Information Security and Coding 6
- Internet Management 6
- Internet Transport, Control and Management 6
- Lasers 6
- Marketing, Technology and Management Skills 6
- Matlab and Its Applications in Engineering 6
- Network Analysis and Evaluation 6
- Network Infrastructure 6
- Network Simulation 6
- Networks and Services Management 6
- Optoelectronic Devices and 3D Vision 6
- Pattern Classification: Applications in Signal Processing 6
- Planning Communications Networks 6
- Programming for Multimedia Applications 6
- Quality of Service Engineering in IP Networks 6
- Quantum Physics 6
- Regulation, Economy and Telecommunication Policy 6
- Software for Distributed Applications 6
- Statistics 6
- Technical Writing 6
- Technology and Culture 6
- Television Systems 6
- Wireless Networks 6
- Advanced Digital Communications 6
- Antennas 6
- Astronomy & Radioastronomy 6
- Biometric Technologies 6
- Description and Retrieval of Audiovisual Content 6
- Economics and Management 6
- Financial Topics for Entrepreneurship 6
- Information Security and Coding 6
- Internet Management 6
- Lasers 6
- Marketing, Technology and Management Skills 6
- Matlab and Its Applications in Engineering 6
- Microwaves 6
- Mobile Communications Laboratory 6
- Network Simulation 6
- Networks and Services Management 6
- Optical Communications 6
- Optoelectronic Devices and 3D Vision 6
- Pattern Classification: Applications in Signal Processing 6
- Planning Communications Networks 6
- Programming for Multimedia Applications 6
- Quality of Service Engineering in IP Networks 6
- Quantum Physics 6
- Radar 6
- Radio Systems and Devices 6
- Real-Time Digital Signal Processing 6
- Regulation, Economy and Telecommunication Policy 6
- Remote Sensing and Earth Observation Systems 6
- Smart Optical Networks 6
- Space Telecommunications 6
- Statistics 6
- Technical Writing 6
- Technology and Culture 6
- Television Systems 6
- Wireless Networks 6
Seventh semester
- Acoustics and Electroacoustics II 6
- Advanced Project in Audiovisual Systems Engineering 12
- Audiovisual Coding 6
- Audiovisual Technology and Production 6
- Big Data and R Programming 6
- Business Analytics and Business Intelligence 6
- Challenge Based Innovation 6
- Communications Software 6
- Data Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology 6
- ICT Entrepreneurship Project 6
- Introduction to Research in Data Science Engineering 6
- Reinforcement Learning and Deep Learning 6
- Acoustics and Electroacoustics II 6
- Advanced Project in Electronic Systems Engineering 12
- Big Data and R Programming 6
- Business Analytics and Business Intelligence 6
- Challenge Based Innovation 6
- Communication Electronics 6
- Communications Software 6
- Data Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology 6
- ICT Entrepreneurship Project 6
- Introduction to Research in Data Science Engineering 6
- Reinforcement Learning and Deep Learning 6
- Acoustics and Electroacoustics II 6
- Advanced Project in Network Systems Engineering 12
- Big Data and R Programming 6
- Business Analytics and Business Intelligence 6
- Challenge Based Innovation 6
- Communications Software 6
- Data Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology 6
- ICT Entrepreneurship Project 6
- Introduction to Research in Data Science Engineering 6
- Network Application Design 6
- Reinforcement Learning and Deep Learning 6
- Support Systems for Mobile Communications 6
- Acoustics and Electroacoustics II 6
- Advanced Project in Telecommunication Systems Engineering 12
- Big Data and R Programming 6
- Business Analytics and Business Intelligence 6
- Challenge Based Innovation 6
- Communications Software 6
- Data Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology 6
- Design of Radio Emitters and Receivers 6
- ICT Entrepreneurship Project 6
- Introduction to Research in Data Science Engineering 6
- Radio Communications 6
- Reinforcement Learning and Deep Learning 6
Eighth semester
- Bachelor's Thesis 18
- Work Placement 0
- Bachelor's Thesis 18
- Work Placement 0
- Bachelor's Thesis 18
- Work Placement 0
- Bachelor's Thesis 18
- Work Placement 0
- CompulsoryECTS
- OptionalECTS
- ProjectECTS
- Professional opportunities
- Leadership positions.
- Business and entrepreneurship.
- Management and administration.
- Management of an area or department.
- Project management.
- Technological advice and consulting in ICT solutions for any area of industry or research.
- Design and implementation of telecommunications, telematic, audiovisual and electronic systems and applications.
- Administration and implementation of telecommunications, telematic, audiovisual and electronic systems.
- Development and programming of telecommunications, telematic, audiovisual and electronic applications.
- Research, innovation and product design in ICTs or any field that requires ICT solutions.
- Training.
- Marketing and logistics.
Within the framework of the courses offered by the Interdisciplinary Higher Education Centre (CFIS)
You can also take an interdisciplinary double degree coordinated by the CFIS at two UPC schools.
Further information on the CFIS website
You can also take an interdisciplinary double degree coordinated by the CFIS at two UPC schools.
Further information on the CFIS website
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