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BInfoTech - Telecommunication Specialisation

(only available to candidates with UAC code 754113 offer)

Year 1
CSCI111 Computer Science 1A
ELEC101 Electrical Engineering 1
CSCI101 Introduction to Information Technology A
CSCI131 Introduction to Computer Systems
CSCI102 Introduction to Information Technology B
And either
MATH187 Mathematics 1A -Part 1
and
MATH188 Mathematics 1A -Part 2
Or
MATH143 Mathematics 1D-Part 1
and
MATH144 Mathematics 1D-Part 2
Or
MATH141 Mathematics 1C-Part 1
and
MATH142 Mathematics 1C-Part 2
Plus 6 credit points of 100-level subjects from the additional subjects list.

Year 2

ELEC233 Digital Hardware 1
STAT131 Statistics 1: Modelling Variation & Uncertainty
IACT201 Information Technology and Citizens' Rights
IACT202 The Structure and Organisation of Telecommunications
ELEC333 Digital Hardware 2
Plus at least 12 credit points from the additional subjects list at 200-level

Year 3

ELEC363 Communication Theory
IACT302 Telecommunications Network Planning
ECTE493 Computer Communications
IACT301 Information and Communication Security Issues

Plus at least 24 credit points from the additional subjects list of which at least 12 credit points must be at 300-level

Year 4 (Non- Honours)
At least 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects.
If only 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects are taken, then the extra 6 credit points must be taken from the list of additional subjects in accordance with course requirements.
or

Year 4 (Honours)

To be eligible for honours, candidates must satisfactorily complete IACT450 and IACT441 and at least 18 credit points of IACT400 level subjects. If only 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects are taken, then the extra 6 credit points must be taken from the list of additional subjects in accordance with course requirements.

Entry to IACT441 will be based on overall academic performance, a written proposal, a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 67.5 and approval from the Head of School. A grade of 75% or better in IACT441 is required for entry to IACT450. Students should refer to the University Course Rules for calculations of WAMs.