BScTelecommunication Technologies and Data Transmission Engineering
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc (Bachelor degree of engineering science in telecommunication engineering) |
| Course code | AEBGW |
| Accreditation | 29.11.2023 - 30.11.2029; Accreditation certificate No 2023/44-A |
| Tuition fee | €3,550 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time |
| Deposit | €250 one-time |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) You must provide a final secondary education certificate (high school or 4-year vocational secondary education diploma) and a grade transcript showcasing good results, particularly in mathematics and physics. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations in English along with verified copies of the original. All education documents not originally in English must be accompanied by official translations which you can receive directly from your school, or you may get a notary-approved translation. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are a non-native English speaker and your previous education was not conducted in English, you must submit one of the following internationally recognised English proficiency certificates:
If English was the language of instruction for your entire previous education, you may upload a letter or grade transcript from your school or university confirming this. |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. As part of the admissions process, the student will be invited to an online interview. They may record it at a time of their choosing but no later than 7 days from the time of receiving an invitation. More details will be provided after application submission. Additionally, all bachelor’s students will have to complete an online entrance math exam. The 10-question test covers secondary-level math subjects. |
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Overview
RTU’s Telecommunication Technologies and Data Transmission Engineering bachelor’s programme has been tailored to address the escalating demand for proficient specialists in the dynamically evolving fields that combine engineering, computer science, and telecommunication to develop innovative solutions for transmitting, receiving, and processing information across various networks. It introduces students to various theories, principles, and methods essential for resolving contemporary challenges in signal transmission and reception, explores information security aspects to facilitate seamless interconnection and effective coexistence of diverse communication networks, and examines the design of communication systems.
Graduates of this programme can apply cutting-edge technologies, design algorithms, perform experimental data analysis, and utilise advanced software for system development. Additionally, they are proficient in troubleshooting telecommunications networks, optimising system performance, and conducting research to solve industry challenges.
Programme structure
Compulsory Study Courses
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Supplementary Mathematics (for electrical engineering)
- Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
- Innovative Product Development and Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Electronics and Telecommunications Branch
- Civil Protection
- Telecommunications Systems
- Digital Electronics and Computer Architecture
- Digital Devices and Systems
- Digital Devices of Telecommunications Systems
- Telecommunications Theory
- Transmission Systems
- Transmission Media
- Telecommunications and Computer Networks
- Environment and Climate Roadmap
- Electronic Communications Services and Measurements
- Compulsory Elective Study Courses
- Teletraffic Theory
- Distributed Systems in Telecommunications
- Fundamentals of Circuit Theory
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Fundamentals of Materials Science
- Electron Devices
- Semiconductor Devices
- The Basics of Control Theory
- The C Programming Language
- Research Seminars in the Field of Telecommunications
- Computer Studies (basic course)
- Computerization of Mathematical Tasks in Electrical Engineering
- Computer Technologies in Research
- Computer Networks
- Real-Time Communication Systems (study project)
- Introduction to Computers and Algorithms
- Network Databases and Databanks
- Network Reliability
- Computer Network Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Maintenance
- Mobile Network Architecture
- Fundamentals of DC Circuits
- Fundamentals of AC Circuits
- Computer Technologies in Telecommunications
- Digital Switching Systems
Humanities and Social Sciences Study Courses
- United Europe and Latvia
- Political System of Latvia
- Sociology of Personalities and Small Groups
- Sociology of Management
- General Sociology
- Basics of Communication
Languages
- The Terminology Minimum in English
- The German Language
- Final Examination
Bachelor Thesis
Career opportunities
Graduates of this study programme can become internationally competitive consultants, designers, engineers, infrastructure specialists, or experts in telecommunications systems analysis, monitoring, and technology solution development.
Additionally, graduates can take on leadership roles in private companies, public institutions, or start their own businesses, managing high-level engineering projects.
Potential employers include:
- telecommunications companies;
- IT companies;
- higher education institutions;
- scientific research organisations;
- and production units in the telecommunications sector.
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