Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Systems, Sound and Image Engineering

This degree aims to teach students the functioning of systems that are used to encode, transmit, receive and process information in any format. Information may be given in different formats such as audio, video or data through different media (Internet, mobile communication systems, etc.). In addition, the programme of this degree includes the study of audio systems and equipment, as well as the design of facilities for the production and recording of audio-visual material.

The curriculum has a practical approach. Students will experience situations that will be similar to the ones they will encounter when they have finished their degree. They will also analyse and value the social and environmental impact of different issues. You can also take courses in languages, economics, business management and programming.

This degree enables you to work as a telecommunications engineer in the specializations of Sound and Vision or Telecommunication Systems. For this, you will need to choose between the optional courses that are offered in the Gandia campus.

It is advisable to have a prior knowledge of mathematics, physics, informatics and technologies. However, it is also important for students to have a good work attitude, be responsible and have good time management skills.

After completing your studies, you will be able to set up audio and video systems or equipment, and buildings used for production and recording of audio-visual programmes, including acoustic insulation and conditioning.

You will also be able to design, deploy and use telecommunication networks, services and applications such as: transmission by cable or by fabric optic, radio systems (radio links and wireless networks, satellite communications, mobile communications, broadcasting and TV), radio-determination systems and radar.

You will also be trained to design and manage on solar energy installation and low-voltage electrical energy projects, design computer networks and develop computer applications in the field of telecommunications.

Once you graduate, the employment opportunities are varied, ranging from companies specialized in telecommunications, mobile telephony, electronics, programming, telematics, cable and digital TV, internet, etc., to those in the audio-visual sector, such as radio and television, dubbing, acoustic conditioning studios, as well as consultancies.

With this degree, you can also become self-employed and work as a technician in the public sector (traffic, airports, etc.), as well as teach and do research.

The school has signed many internship agreements (most of them remunerated) with companies in the sector. The UPV's international agreements allow students to do internships abroad.

In general, internships are a good opportunity to get some professional experience before finishing your studies, and also to obtain some optional credits (a maximum of 18 ECTS), and also carry out your final degree project in the same company you did your internship with.

The school encourages its students to travel, and for this reason it has signed numerous exchange agreements with universities all around Europe and also with universities in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the USA, Japan, Mexico, etc.

With this degree, you will be able to enrol in to the future Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, which will qualify its graduates to work as a telecommunications engineer.

You will also be able to enrol in to the following master's degree courses offered by the UPV: Acoustic Engineering, Digital Post Production and Telecommunication Technologies, Systems and Networks.

You may also enrol in to any other UPV master's degree course by taking the corresponding bridging subjects.