This course was designed to fill the increasing demand for specialists in the telecommunications industry; studying this course enables students to gain an advanced understanding of current telecommunications and electronic systems and acquire the skills necessary for their design, development and maintenance; students study key technical areas such as digital electronics and communications with the option of selecting management modules to develop their project and managerial ability; a number of option modules ranging from artificial intelligence to software engineering allow them to focus their studies towards their career aspirations and tailor the course to their requirements; as well as improving technical skills and knowledge, the course focuses on building wider professional skills, such as planning, research techniques and promoting innovation; learning is emphasised through practical investigations and problem solving, where students explore the complex issues that are typical of modern telecommunication systems typically through real-world case studies; students complete a major project, supported by a project tutor, in an area of their choice; which allows them to focus on a topic that can contribute to their career aims.