Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Technology Engineering (GTTE-2010)
Presentation
The Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication Engineering is designed to train professionals equipped with the skills to design, implement, and manage advanced communication systems. This program provides a strong foundation in information technology, networking, digital communication, signal processing, and data transmission systems. Students will acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge, enabling them to adapt to constant changes in the sector and lead innovative projects. Additionally, the development of transversal skills, such as teamwork, project management, and complex problem-solving, is encouraged, which are essential in the professional environment.
Practical knowledge, enabling them to adapt to constant changes in the sector and lead innovative projects. Additionally, the depvelopment of transversal skill, such as teamwork, project management, and compoplex problem-solving, ins encouraged, which are essential in the proffesional environment.
Main Objective
The main objective of this degree is to prepare students to tackle technological challenges in the field of telecommunications, equipping them with the skills to design and optimize network infrastructures and communication systems. The program aims to train engineers with deep knowledge in advanced technologies, capable of leading telecommunication projects on a local and international scale. Graduates are expected to become competent, innovative professionals committed to the sustainable and ethical development of telecommunication technologies.
Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of signal transmission and processing technologies.
- Ability to design and manage telecommunications networks and mobile communication systems.
- Skills in implementing data communication systems and high-speed networks.
- Competency in the analysis, design, and development of telecommunications applications.
- Ability to research and apply new information and communication technologies.
- Skill in working in multidisciplinary environments and collaborating on international projects.
- Expertise in telecommunications project management and in making technical and ethical decisions.
Learning Outcomes
A. Training and Learning Results
- A1 – Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) to inform judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical topics.
- A2 – Students can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both general and specialized public.
- A3 – Students have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
- A4 – Students can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both general and specialized public.
- A5 – Students have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
B. Knowledge (General Competences)
- B1 (CG1) – Ability to write, develop and sign projects in the field of Telecommunication Engineering, including the conception, development or operation of telecommunication and electronics networks, services and applications.
- B2 (CG2) – Knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the legislation required for the practice of the Technical Telecommunication Engineer profession and aptitude to manage mandatory specifications, procedures and regulations.
- B3 (CG3) – Knowledge of basic subjects and technologies enabling the student to learn new methods and technologies and to adapt to new situations.
- B4 (CG4) – Ability to solve problems with initiative, make creative decisions and communicate knowledge and skills while understanding professional and ethical responsibility.
- B5 (CG5) – Knowledge required to perform measurements, calculations, assessments, technical evaluations, studies, reports and scheduling tasks in telecommunications engineering.
- B6 (CG6) – Ability to manage mandatory specifications, procedures and regulations.
- B7 (CG7) – Ability to analyze and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions.
- B8 (CG8) – Knowledge and application of basic economics, human resource management, project organization and planning, and telecommunications legislation and standardization.
- B9 (CG9) – Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams in multilingual environments and communicate knowledge, procedures, results and ideas related to telecommunications and electronics.
- B10 (CG10) – Ability for critical reading of scientific papers and technical documentation.
- B11 (CG11) – Ability to approach new problems by identifying essential and secondary aspects.
- B12 (CG12) – Ability to discuss technical topics.
- B13 (CG13) – Ability to use software tools that support engineering problem solving.
- B14 (CG14) – Ability to use software tools to search for information or bibliographical resources.
C. Skills (Specific Competences)
Basic Training
- C1 (CE1/FB1) – Ability to solve mathematical problems in engineering, applying knowledge of algebra, geometry, calculus, differential equations, numerical methods, statistics and optimization.
- C2 (CE2/FB2) – Basic knowledge of computer use and programming, operating systems, databases and engineering software.
- C3 (CE3/FB3) – Understanding of mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, electromagnetic fields and waves and their application in engineering.
- C4 (CE4/FB4) – Knowledge of linear systems, electrical circuits, electronic circuits, semiconductor principles, electronic and photonic devices and materials technology.
- C5 (CE5/FB5) – Basic knowledge of business concepts, law and institutional frameworks, and business organization and management.
Telecommunication Core Skills
- C6 (CE6/T1) – Ability to independently learn new techniques for the conception, development and operation of telecommunication systems and services.
- C7 (CE7/T2) – Ability to use communication and software tools supporting the development and operation of electronic and telecommunication networks, services and applications.
- C8 (CE8/T3) – Ability to use software tools to search for information related to electronics and telecommunications.
- C9 (CE9/T4) – Ability to analyse and specify the main parameters of a communication system.
- C10 (CE10/T5) – Ability to evaluate technological alternatives for communication systems considering signals, perturbations, noise and modulation techniques.
- C11 (CE11/T6) – Ability to conceive, deploy, organize and manage telecommunication infrastructures and services in residential, business and institutional environments.
- C12 (CE12/T7) – Knowledge and use of programming for telecommunication networks, systems and services.
- C13 (CE13/T8) – Understanding of electromagnetic and acoustic wave propagation and transmission mechanisms.
- C14 (CE14/T9) – Ability to analyse and design digital circuits and systems using integrated circuits and microprocessors.
- C15 (CE15/T10) – Knowledge and application of hardware description languages.
- C16 (CE16/T11) – Ability to use energy sources such as photovoltaic and thermal energy and apply power electronics fundamentals.
- C17 (CE17/T12) – Knowledge of telecommunication network architecture, protocols and interfaces.
- C18 (CE18/T13) – Ability to distinguish between different types of communication networks and services (fixed, mobile, packet-switched, circuit-switched, multimedia).
- C19 (CE19/T14) – Knowledge of networking and routing methods and network planning using traffic analysis.
- C20 (CE20/T15) – Knowledge of national, European and international telecommunications regulations.
Transmission Systems
- C21 (CE21/ST1) – Ability to construct and manage telecommunication systems for receiving, transmitting and processing multimedia information from a transmission systems perspective.
- C22 (CE22/ST2) – Ability to apply telecommunication techniques to fixed and mobile networks with different bandwidths including telephony, broadcasting and data services.
- C23 (CE23/ST3) – Ability to analyse components and specifications of guided and wireless communication systems.
- C24 (CE24/ST4) – Ability to select radiofrequency, microwave and broadcasting circuits and systems.
- C25 (CE25/ST5) – Ability to select antennas, transmission equipment and systems and manage radio spectrum and frequencies.
- C26 (CE26/ST6) – Ability to analyse, code, process and transmit multimedia information using digital and analogue signal processing techniques.
Telematics
- C27 (CE27/TEL1) – Ability to construct and manage telecommunication networks and services from the computer services perspective.
- C28 (CE28/TEL2) – Ability to apply techniques related to network management, routing, security, quality of service and traffic engineering.
- C29 (CE29/TEL3) – Ability to operate and manage computer services using planning and analysis tools.
- C30 (CE30/TEL4) – Ability to describe, program and optimize communication protocols and interfaces.
- C31 (CE31/TEL5) – Ability to follow technological advances in transmission, switching and processing.
- C32 (CE32/TEL6) – Ability to design network architectures and services.
- C33 (CE33/TEL7) – Ability to program network and distributed applications and services.
Signal and Multimedia Systems
- C34 (CE34/SI1) – Ability to construct and manage audiovisual and multimedia communication services.
- C35 (CE35/SI2) – Ability to analyse and maintain television, audio and video systems and installations.
- C36 (CE36/SI3) – Ability to implement projects for the production and recording of audio and video signals.
- C37 (CE37/SI4) – Ability to carry out acoustic engineering projects including environmental and architectural acoustics.
- C38 (CE38/SI5) – Ability to create, manage and distribute multimedia content considering accessibility and usability criteria.
Electronic Systems
- C39 (CE39/SE1) – Ability to construct and manage multimedia information systems from an electronic systems perspective.
- C40 (CE40/SE2) – Ability to select specialized electronic circuits and devices for communication systems.
- C41 (CE41/SE3) – Ability to specify, implement and document electronic instrumentation and control systems.
- C42 (CE42/SE4) – Ability to apply electronics as a support technology in other engineering fields.
- C43 (CE43/SE5) – Ability to design analogue and digital electronic circuits including conversion and RF circuits.
- C44 (CE44/SE6) – Ability to apply feedback theory and electronic control systems.
- C45 (CE45/SE7) – Ability to design interfaces and data acquisition systems.
- C46 (CE46/SE8) – Ability to specify and use electronic instrumentation and measurement systems.
- C47 (CE47/SE9) – Ability to analyse electromagnetic compatibility and interference problems.
Signal Processing and Programming
- C48 (CE48/T16) – Knowledge of techniques for developing signal processing subsystems.
- C49 (CE49/T17) – Ability to analyse digital signal processing schemes.
- C50 (CE50/T18) – Ability to develop and debug object-oriented programs.
- C51 (CE51/T19) – Ability to apply analysis, design, implementation and debugging phases in OOP programming.
- C52 (CE52/T20) – Ability to use CASE tools such as editors and debuggers.
- C53 (CE53/T21) – Ability to develop programs following software engineering quality principles.
Project Management
- C54 (CE54/PY1) – Ability to elaborate technical project proposals for public tenders.
- C55 (CE55/PY2) – Ability to manage the technical direction of telecommunication projects.
- C56 (CE56/PY3) – Ability to manage human and economic resources in telecommunication projects.
- C57 (CE57/PY4) – Ability to prepare technical reports and monitor telecommunication projects
Qualification
Graduates of the Telecommunication Engineering program receive the qualification of telecommunication engineers, prepared to take on strategic roles in sectors such as the telecommunications industry, information technology companies, research centers, and regulatory bodies. Their education enables them to quickly adapt to new technological developments and to lead projects in innovation and sustainability.
Structure and Distribution of Credits
| Course | Core | Mandatory | Optional | External Practices | Final Project | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1º | 48 | 12 | ||||
| 2º | 12 | 48 | ||||
| 3º | 30 | 30 | ||||
| 4º | 12 | 36 | 12 | 12 | ||
| TOTAL | 60 | 102 | 66 | 12 | 12 | 240 |
Courses
1st term
| Code | Name | Year | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V05G301V01105 | Programming I | 1º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01101 | Mathematics: Calculus 1 | 1º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05G301V01102 | Mathematics: Linear algebra | 1º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01103 | Physics: Fundamentals of Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 1º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01104 | Company: Fundamentals of Business | 1º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01201 | Physics: Fundamentals of electronics | 2º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01202 | Physics: Fields and Waves | 2º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01203 | Digital electronics | 2º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01204 | Data Communication | 2º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01205 | Digital Signal Processing | 2º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05G301V01302 | Programmable Electronic Circuits | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01301 | Internet Services | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01303 | Operating Systems | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05G301V01304 | Data Networks: Technology and Architecture | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05G301V01305 | Network Security | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | Yes |
2nd term
| Code | Name | Year | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V05G301V01105 | Computer Science: Computer Architecture | 1º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01106 | Mathematics: Calculus 2 | 1º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05G301V01107 | Mathematics: Probability and Statistics | 1º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05G301V01108 | Physics: Analysis of Linear Circuits | 1º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01110 | Programming II | 1º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05G301V01206 | Electronic technology | 2º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05G301V01207 | Electromagnetic Transmission | 2º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05G301V01208 | Signal Transmission and Reception Techniques | 2º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05G301V01209 | Fundamentals of Sound and Image | 2º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01210 | Computer Networks | 2º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01306 | Distributed and Concurrent Programming | 3º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05G301V01307 | Network and Switching Theory | 3º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
1st term
| Code | Name | Year | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V05G301V01105 | Programming I | 1º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01101 | Mathematics: Calculus 1 | 1º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05G301V01102 | Mathematics: Linear algebra | 1º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01103 | Physics: Fundamentals of Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 1º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01104 | Company: Fundamentals of Business | 1º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01201 | Physics: Fundamentals of electronics | 2º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01202 | Physics: Fields and Waves | 2º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01203 | Digital electronics | 2º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01204 | Data Communication | 2º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01205 | Digital Signal Processing | 2º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05G301V01302 | Programmable Electronic Circuits | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01301 | Internet Services | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01303 | Operating Systems | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05G301V01304 | Data Networks: Technology and Architecture | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05G301V01305 | Network Security | 3º Year | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | Yes |
2nd term
| Code | Name | Year | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V05G301V01105 | Computer Science: Computer Architecture | 1º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01106 | Mathematics: Calculus 2 | 1º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05G301V01107 | Mathematics: Probability and Statistics | 1º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05G301V01108 | Physics: Analysis of Linear Circuits | 1º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05G301V01110 | Programming II | 1º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05G301V01206 | Electronic technology | 2º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05G301V01207 | Electromagnetic Transmission | 2º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05G301V01208 | Signal Transmission and Reception Techniques | 2º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05G301V01209 | Fundamentals of Sound and Image | 2º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01210 | Computer Networks | 2º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05G301V01306 | Distributed and Concurrent Programming | 3º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05G301V01307 | Network and Switching Theory | 3º Year | 2º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
1º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V05g301v01105 | Computer Science: Computer Architecture | 2º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01105 | Programming I | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01101 | Mathematics: Calculus 1 | 1º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05g301v01102 | Mathematics: Linear algebra | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01103 | Physics: Fundamentals of Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| v05g301v01104 | Company: Fundamentals of Business | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01106 | Mathematics: Calculus 2 | 2º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05g301v01107 | Mathematics: Probability and Statistics | 2º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05g301v01108 | Physics: Analysis of Linear Circuits | 2º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01110 | Programming II | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
2º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V05g301v01201 | Physics: Fundamentals of electronics | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01202 | Physics: Fields and Waves | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01203 | Digital electronics | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05g301v01204 | Data Communication | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05g301v01205 | Digital Signal Processing | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05g301v01206 | Electronic technology | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05g301v01207 | Electromagnetic Transmission | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05g301v01208 | Signal Transmission and Reception Techniques | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05g301v01209 | Fundamentals of Sound and Image | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05g301v01210 | Computer Networks | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
3º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V05g301v01302 | Programmable Electronic Circuits | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05g301v01301 | Internet Services | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05g301v01303 | Operating Systems | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05g301v01304 | Data Networks: Technology and Architecture | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05g301v01305 | Network Security | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | Yes |
| V05g301v01306 | Distributed and Concurrent Programming | 2º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05g301v01307 | Network and Switching Theory | 2º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
4º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|
1º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V05g301v01105 | Computer Science: Computer Architecture | 2º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01105 | Programming I | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01101 | Mathematics: Calculus 1 | 1º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05g301v01102 | Mathematics: Linear algebra | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01103 | Physics: Fundamentals of Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| v05g301v01104 | Company: Fundamentals of Business | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01106 | Mathematics: Calculus 2 | 2º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05g301v01107 | Mathematics: Probability and Statistics | 2º | 6.00 | Core | No |
| V05g301v01108 | Physics: Analysis of Linear Circuits | 2º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01110 | Programming II | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
2º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V05g301v01201 | Physics: Fundamentals of electronics | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01202 | Physics: Fields and Waves | 1º | 6.00 | Core | Yes |
| V05g301v01203 | Digital electronics | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05g301v01204 | Data Communication | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05g301v01205 | Digital Signal Processing | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05g301v01206 | Electronic technology | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05g301v01207 | Electromagnetic Transmission | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05g301v01208 | Signal Transmission and Reception Techniques | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | Yes |
| V05g301v01209 | Fundamentals of Sound and Image | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05g301v01210 | Computer Networks | 2º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
3º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V05g301v01302 | Programmable Electronic Circuits | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05g301v01301 | Internet Services | 1º | 6.00 | Mandatory | No |
| V05g301v01303 | Operating Systems | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05g301v01304 | Data Networks: Technology and Architecture | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05g301v01305 | Network Security | 1º | 6.00 | Optional | Yes |
| V05g301v01306 | Distributed and Concurrent Programming | 2º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
| V05g301v01307 | Network and Switching Theory | 2º | 6.00 | Optional | No |
4º Year
| Code | Name | Term | ECTS | Type | Mobility |
|---|
Admission Requirements
Admission follows the general admission regulations for official undergraduate degrees in the Galician University System (SUG). Check the information available in the Institutional Information page.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The recognition and transfer of credits follow the general regulations of the university for official undergraduate programmes. Check the information available in the Institutional Information page.
Qualification Requirements
To obtain this degree, students must meet the general requirements established for official undergraduate degrees in the Spanish higher education system and the University of Vigo.
- Successfully completed the full study programme, consisting of 240 ECTS credits.
- Passed all the basic training, compulsory and elective courses included in the curriculum.
- Completed and defended the Final Degree Project (Trabajo Fin de Grado – TFG), which integrates the competences acquired throughout the programme.
- Fulfilled any additional academic requirements established by the programme and the university regulations (e.g., credit recognition limits, evaluation rules, and administrative requirements).
Mobility
The programme participates in several international exchange programmes, especially:
- Erasmus+ (KA131) exchanges with universities within the European Higher Education Area.
- Erasmus+ (KA171) mobility with partner institutions outside Europe.
- Other bilateral international agreements with universities in different regions.
Through these programmes, students may complete one or two semesters at a partner university, with full academic recognition of the credits obtained.
National mobility
Students may also participate in the Sistema de Intercambio entre Centros Universitarios Españoles (SICUE) programme, which allows them to complete part of their studies at another Spanish university while maintaining academic recognition of the credits earned.
Incoming mobility
The School also hosts incoming exchange students from European and international universities through Erasmus+ and other cooperation agreements. Teaching is offered in small groups, and several subjects are available in English to support international students.
Contact with the Telecommunication Engineering School to get more information.
Mobility Windows
The curriculum structure facilitates mobility mainly during the final stage of the programme, when students have already completed most of the basic and core subjects.
In practice, the recommended mobility window is typically:
| Academic year | Semester | Mobility suitability |
|---|---|---|
| 4th year | 1st semester | Highly suitable for mobility |
| 4th year | 2nd semester | Possible, depending on the compatibility with the Final Degree Project |
During this period, students normally take elective or advanced subjects, which makes it easier to establish learning agreements and credit recognition with partner institutions.
Work Placements
Work placements are generally organised as external academic internships (prácticas externas) carried out in collaboration with companies, research centres, public administrations and technology organisations. These placements allow students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme in a professional environment.
Status in the curriculum
In this degree, internships are typically offered as optional training activities rather than compulsory components of the curriculum. Students may undertake placements either:
- As curricular internships, when included as elective credits within the study plan, or
- As extracurricular internships, which appear in the student’s academic record but do not count towards the total number of ECTS credits required for the degree.
Organisation and supervision
Work placements are coordinated by the School of Telecommunication Engineering and the university’s internship services. Each placement normally includes:
- A company supervisor, responsible for guiding the student in the host organisation.
- An academic tutor, responsible for monitoring the educational objectives and assessment.
- The preparation of a final report or internship report describing the activities carried out and the competences developed.
Duration
Internships usually correspond to a defined number of working hours or ECTS credits, depending on whether they are curricular or extracurricular placements.
Professional sectors
Students commonly undertake placements in areas such as:
- Telecommunications networks and services
- Electronics and embedded systems
- Software development and telematics
- Signal processing and multimedia systems
- ICT consulting and digital services
- Research and development laboratories
Work-based Learning
Work-based learning is not implemented as a dual or mandatory component of the curriculum. However, the programme incorporates several elements that connect academic learning with professional practice.
Work-based learning takes place mainly through:
- External internships (prácticas externas) in companies or institutions related to telecommunications, electronics and information technologies. These placements are generally optional and allow students to apply their technical knowledge in real professional environments.
- Laboratory-based courses and practical projects, where students work with specialised equipment and engineering tools to solve real-world problems related to communication systems, networks, signal processing and electronics.
- The Final Degree Project (Trabajo Fin de Grado – TFG), which often involves collaboration with companies, research groups or technology centres and requires the integration of the competences acquired during the programme.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Graduates of this degree are qualified to work in a wide range of sectors related to information and communication technologies (ICT), electronics and digital services. The programme prepares graduates for technical and engineering roles in the design, development, deployment and management of telecommunications systems and services.
Typical occupational profiles include:
- Telecommunications Engineer (Technical level): design, deployment and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructures and services.
- Network and Communications Engineer: planning, configuration and management of computer and communication networks.
- Electronics Engineer: development and testing of electronic circuits, devices and embedded systems.
- Signal Processing Engineer: development of systems for processing digital signals, multimedia information and communications data.
- Telematics or ICT Engineer: design and management of internet services, distributed systems and network applications.
- Systems and Infrastructure Engineer: implementation and operation of communication systems, data centres and telecommunications platforms.
- Research and Development Engineer: participation in technological innovation projects in companies, research centres or universities.
- Technical Consultant or Project Engineer: planning, evaluation and technical management of telecommunications projects.
- Public Administration or Regulatory Services Specialist: technical roles related to telecommunications infrastructure, spectrum management or digital services.
Graduates may find employment in sectors such as:
- Telecommunications operators and service providers
- Electronics and technology companies
- Software and digital services companies
- Media and audiovisual industries
- Research and development organisations
- Public administrations and regulatory bodies
- Engineering and technology consulting firms
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of this degree may continue their education through a wide range of postgraduate programmes within the European Higher Education Area.
As an official undergraduate degree corresponding to MECES Level 2 / EQF Level 6, the qualification provides direct access to Master’s degree programmes in engineering, information and communication technologies, and related scientific or technological fields.
Typical progression routes include:
- Master’s degrees in Telecommunications Engineering, including programmes that lead to the regulated profession of Ingeniero de Telecomunicación in Spain.
- Master’s programmes in related areas, such as electronics engineering, computer engineering, telematics, data science, artificial intelligence, signal processing or multimedia technologies.
- Interdisciplinary ICT master’s programmes, covering areas such as cybersecurity, digital communications, smart systems or digital innovation.
After completing a master’s degree, graduates may also pursue doctoral studies (PhD programmes) in engineering, telecommunications, electronics or other technological disciplines.
Within the Universidade de Vigo, graduates typically continue their studies in specialised master’s programmes offered by the School of Telecommunication Engineering, as well as in other ICT-related postgraduate programmes provided by the university.