Course
Code:
C040 Course Title: BSc/BEng
(Hons) Telecommunications and Computer Networks Engineering
via HND
Course descriptions:
This
course is for those students who have obtained a BTEC HND
and wish to continue their studies to degree level to become
an incorporated engineer. If you have the right pre requisit
, you may continue for addisional semester and gain honours
BSc degree/ addisional 1 year gain an honours level BEng
degree.
Following
the successfull completion of the Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND
in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the student can
apply to London South Bank University or other UK universities
for "Top-Up" BSc/BEng(Hons) in Telecommunication and Computer Network Engineering
degree.
What are the entry requirements?
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronics
Engineering with distinction or merit in more than half of
the units (minimum 8 distinctions or merits)
How long
is the course?
You will study for 3-4 years in London to gain your degree,
which is awarded by a UK University. 1 year top-up for BSc,
1 year and 1 semester for BSc(Hons) and 2 years for BEng(Hons).
The first two years will be spent at ICON College in the
heart of London, studying for a nationally recognised BTEC
Higher National Diploma (HND) awarded by Edexcel (formerly
the University of London External Examination Board). This
is a specialist vocational programme with a strong work-related
emphasis.
What
is the course structure?
The HND part of the course is made up of sixteen units.
There are 60 learning hours for each unit. Then in final
year you are rquire to study following course units at London
South Bank University.
Course
Units for only BSc.
Digital Electronic System
Fundamentals of Transmission Channel
Introduction to Communication Network
Microprocessors and Computer Interfacing
Networks and Broadband Systems
Optical Fibre Microweb Communications
Plus
for BSc(Hons):
Major Project double units
Professional Engineering Context
One Additional Level 3 Technical Units
Plus
for BEng(Hons):
Above honours modules and
Communications thoery
DSP for Engineering Applications
How is
the course assessed?
Each units is internally assessed by course work/exam and
graded by LSBU tutors and internaly and externaly moderated.
Degree awarded are Pass, Second Class, Higher Second Class
and First Class.
How can
I find out more?
See
the London South Bank websites www.lsbu.ac.uk
for more information about the course, entry requirements,
fees and admission. You can also email us on info@iconcollege
.com
* BSc (Hons). The first cohort of students on ICON College's Year 3 top-up programme awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University via MDP has been assessed. Manchester Metropolitan University's Exam Board approved the grades of all those assessed with a 100 percent pass rate.
