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Bachelor in Mobile and Space Communications Engineering

Ingeniería Sistemas Comunicaciones
Duration
4 years (240 ECTS credits)
Centre

School of Engineering

Campus de Leganes

Language
Bilingual, Spanish
Comments

Deputy Director for the Bachelor: Iván González Díaz

This bachelor qualifies for the Technical Telecommunication Engineer, specializing in Telecommunication Systems, according to the corresponding Order CIN/352/2009.

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Presentation

The Bachelor's Degree in Mobile and Space Communications Engineering aims to train professionals specialised in the analysis and design of communications systems and devices, which is a speciality within the branch of telecommunications engineering.

The Bachelor's Degree offers students a solid training in information and communication technologies, covering cutting-edge systems such as space and satellite communications, navigation systems, communication networks for biomedical, health and safety applications, vehicular communications, the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine communications for Industry 4.0, as well as information processing and data analysis in these systems. Thanks to this preparation, future professionals will be able to adapt to a sector in constant evolution and with a great social impact.

This Bachelor's Degree has a clear international vocation, with the recognition of the best quality seals, such as EUR-ACE, and is endorsed by the market with job placement rates of 100%. It is taught in bilingual mode, has specific laboratories, highlighting the practical training, and offers the possibility of internships in leading companies in the sector.

Employability and profesional internships

UC3M has agreements with more than 5,000 companies and institutions for internships and access to employment opportunities

94.8% of graduates have access to a job related to their studies in the first year of graduation, according to the Study of Professional Insertion of Graduates of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.

International Excellence

QS Europe Ranking
QS Graduate Employability Ranking
The Global University Employability Ranking and Survey
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Program

Mobility

  • Exchange programs

    Exchange programs

    The Erasmus programme permits UC3M first degree and post graduate students to spend one or several terms at one of the European universities with which UC3M has special agreements or take up an Erasmus Placement, that is a work placement or internship at an EU company. These exchanges are funded with Erasmus Grants which are provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

    The non-european mobility program enables UC3M degree students to study one or several terms in one of the international universities with which the university has special agreements. It also has funding from the Banco Santander and the UC3M.

    These places are offered in a public competition and are awarded to students with the best academic record and who have passed the language threshold  (English, French, German etc..) requested by the university of destination.

  • European mobility

    European mobility

  • Non european mobility

    Non european mobility

Profile and career opportunities

  • Entry profile

    Entry profile

    The recommended entry profile is the following:

    • New students must have a solid background which allows them access to the advanced knowledge in mathematics, physics and statistics required by the degree.
    • The following aptitudes and capabilities are desirable: a disposition for individual work, good concentration, facility for independent learning, and the ability to organize time and work, responsibility in teamwork.

    Application for a place in the degree

  • Graduate profile

    Graduate profile

    The Degree in Mobile and Space Communications Engineering provides the necessary training for its graduates to exercise the powers granted by law to the profession of Telecommunications Engineer, specialising in Communications Systems, in accordance with the provisions of Order CIN 352/2009, of 9 February 2009.

    In addition, this degree allows direct access to the Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, which qualifies graduates to work as Telecommunications Engineers, in accordance with Order CIN 355/2009.

    The graduate profile is defined through the learning outcomes acquired during the degree, highlighting the knowledge and understanding of the general fundamentals of engineering and, in particular, of Communications Systems. Graduates will be able to analyse and solve problems in the field of telecommunication systems, as well as to design engineering solutions, collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.

    They will also be able to apply their knowledge to problem solving and the design of communication devices, considering environmental, commercial and industrial aspects, always under the principles of professional ethics.

    Finally, this bachelor's degree provides essential transversal skills for the practice of engineering in today's society, such as effective oral and written communication, teamwork in multidisciplinary environments and the ability to maintain their professional development through continuous learning throughout their career.

    Learning outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree in Movile and Space Communication Engineering

    1. Knowledge of Titles

    K1-FT - To know the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change.

    K2-FT - To know basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile.

    K3-FB2 - Basic concepts of computer use and programming, operating systems, databases and IT programs with engineering applications.

    K4-FB3 - Understanding and command of the basic concepts of the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetic fields and waves, and their application to resolve problems characteristic of engineering.

    K5-FB4 - Understanding and command of basic concepts of linear systems and related functions and transformers. Electrical circuit theory, electronic circuits, physical principles of semiconductors and logic families, electronic and photonic devices, materials technology and their application in resolving problems characteristic of engineering.

    K6-FB5 - Requisite knowledge of the concept of business, and the institutional and legal framework of a business. Business organization and management.

    K7-ECRT14 - Knowledge of methods of network and routing interconnection as well as the fundamentals of network planning and sizing based on traffic parameters.

    K8-ECRT15 - Knowledge of telecommunications legislation and regulations at the national, European and international levels.

    KOPT1 - To know and understand in depth advanced technologies in a specific field of engineering and information and communication technologies, which represent the state of the art in the area of study, including emerging trends and recent developments.

    KOPT2 - To interpret scientific and technical information sources to deepen knowledge in a specific area related to engineering and information and communication technologies.

    2. Skills of Titles

    S1-FT - To plan and organize team work making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.

    S2-FT - To use information interpreting relevant data avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information. TIPO: Habilidades o destrezas

    S3-FB1 - Ability to solve mathematical problems arising in engineering. Aptitude for applied knowledge in: linear algebra, geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculus; differential equations and partial derivatives; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics and optimization.

    S4-ECRT7 - Knowledge and use of the fundamentals of programming in telecommunication networks, systems and services.

    S5-ECRT10 - Knowledge and application of the fundamentals of hardware description languages.

    S6-ECRT12 - Knowledge and use of the concepts of network architecture, protocols and communications interfaces.

    SOPT1 - To identify, assess their technical feasibility, and apply advanced tools, methodologies, and technological solutions used in a specific field of engineering and information and communication technologies to develop algorithms or systems that integrate cutting-edge and innovative technologies.

    SOPT2 - To apply analytical and design methodologies to solve advanced problems in a specific field of engineering and information and communication technologies, and evaluate the performance and limitations of different technological approaches, proposing improvements and alternatives.

    3. Competencias del Título

    C1-FT - To Know and be able to handle interpersonal skills on initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., required in the professional environment.

    C2-ECRT1 - Ability to learn and acquire autonomously the requisite new knowledge for the design, development and utilization of telecommunication systems and services.

    C3-ECRT2 - Ability to use communication and IT applications (office technology, databases, advanced calculus, project management, project visualization, etc.) to support development and utilization of electronic and telecommunication networks, services and applications.

    C4-ECRT3 - Ability to use IT search tools for bibliographic resources and information related to electronic and telecommunications.

    C5-ECRT4 - Ability to analyze and specify the fundamental parameters for a communications system.

    C6-ECRT5 - Ability to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of different alternative technologies for development and implementation of communication systems, from the point of view of signal space, perturbations and noise, and analog and digital modulation systems.

    C7-ECRT6 - Ability to conceive, develop, organize and manage telecommunication networks, systems, services and infrastructures in residential (home, city, digital communities), business and institutional contexts, responsibility for set up, continuous improvement, together with knowledge of social and economic impact.

    C8-ECRT8 - Ability to understand the mechanisms of electromagnetic and acoustic wave propagation and transmission, and their corresponding transmitting and receiving devices.

    C9-ECRT9 - Ability to analyze and design combinational and sequential circuits, synchronous and asynchronous circuits and use of microprocessors and integrated circuits.

    C10-ECRT11 - Ability to use different sources of energy and in particular, solar photovoltaic and thermal energy, as well as the fundamentals of electro-technics and power electronics.

    C11-ECRT13 - Ability to differentiate the concepts of network access and transport, circuit switching and packet switching networks, fixed and mobile networks as well as systems and applications of distributed networks, voice services, audio, data, video and interactive services and multimedia.

    C12-ETEGISC1 - Ability to construct, use and manage telecommunication networks, services, processes and applications, such as systems for capture, transport, representation, processing, storage, and multimedia information presentation and management, from the point of view of transmission systems.

    C13-ETEGISC2 - Ability to apply techniques on which telecommunication networks, services and applications are based in fixed environments as well as mobile, personal, local or long distance, with different bandwidths, including telephone, radio broadcasting, television and data, from the point of view of transmission systems

    C14-ETEGISC3 - Ability to analyze components and specifications for guided and unguided communication systems.

    C15-ETEGISC4 - Ability to select circuits, radiofrequency, microwave, radio broadcasting, radio link and radio determination subsystems and systems.

    C16-ETEGISC5 - Ability to select antennas, equipment and transmission systems, guided and non guided wave propagation, by electromagnetics, radiofrequency and optics means and the corresponding management of radio electronic space and frequency allocation.

    C17-ETEGISC6 - Ability to analyze, codify, process and transmit multimedia information using analog and digital signal processing techniques.

    C18-ETETFGISC1 - Original work, carried out individually, and presented and defended before a university panel. It will consist of a project in the area of the specific technologies of Telecommunications Engineering, being of a professional nature, which synthesizes and encompasses the competences acquired in the degree program.

    C19-PAE - To apply and adapt technical knowledge and practical skills in the field of telecommunication engineering, participating in problem-solving and the development of solutions in a professional environment.

    COPT1 - To conceive and develop projects that integrate advanced knowledge and provide innovative solutions in a specific field of engineering and information and communication technologies.

  • External internships

    External internships

    This is a selection where students of this degree can do their internships:

    • Telefónica Móviles España S.A.
    • Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias (ADIF)
    • Mediaset España Comunicación S.A.
    • Yerba Buena Europe S.L.
    • Avatel Telecom S.L.
    • Inetum España S.A.
    • Accenture Outsourcing Services S.A.
    • GMS Management Solutions S.L.
    • Elecnor Servicios y Proyectos S.A.
    • Redsys Servicios d ePrcesamiento S.L.
    • Everis Spain S.L.U.
    • Pricewaterhousecoopers Asesores de Negocios S.L.
    • Indra Sistemas S.A.
    • Pepsico Europe Support Center S.L.
  • Career opportunities

    Career opportunities

    Areas of work related to this degree include:

    • Mobile and space network management: LTE, 5G and satellite and space communications.
    • Design and management of telecommunications infrastructures: Backbone and access networks.
    • Smart systems and connectivity: Design and management of home automation systems and the Internet of Things (IoT).
    • Cybersecurity and data protection: Communications security, encryption and vulnerability analysis.
    • Consultancy and digital transformation: Advice and technological modernisation in companies.
    • Software development and project management: Creation of technological solutions and team leadership.
    • Data analysis and database management: Processing, storage and optimisation of information.
    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning: Implementation of advanced models for automation and decision-making.

Study in english

Studies with bilingual option

In this degree, the university offers the opportunity to study in English more than half of the subjects of the studies program. Once you have been admitted, you will choose, at the time of enrollment, the language in which you will study in accordance with the following conditions:

  • In groups in English, all works (classes, drills, exercises, tests, etc.) will be conducted in English.
  • Along the first year, it must be established an English B2 level, performing a test, providing one of the supported official certificates or any way determined by the university. In the first weeks of the course will inform students how they can prove their level.
  • The courses offered in English are in the studies program.
  • In case there are more applications than places available in English, interested persons will be ranked according to their admission grade.
  • If you are enrolled in English and exceed at least 50% of the credits offered at the UC3M, in the DS appear a mention of bilingual studies.

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Faculty

Scientific activity is a fundamental element of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, which is the top university in Spain in terms of six-year research periods obtained by its faculty. This is composed of internationally renowned scientists integrating leading research groups in project management and resource attraction at national and European level. The commitment to research translates into a significant scientific production and a strong international orientation, with professors who carry out top-level research and contribute to high-impact publications.

This first-rate scientific activity is complemented by experienced professionals who work part-time at the university, facilitating a direct connection between the university and the economic environment.

https://www.uc3m.es/research

⚙  104,34 M€ Secured funding

👥 140 Research groups

📖 79 Registered patents and software

☂  12 Spin-offs

📖 2.452 Articles published

Source: 2023-2024 Annual Research and Transfer Report

Relación de profesorado del Grado (por orden alfabético)

Schedules

Quality

Facts about this bachelor's degree

Year of implementation: 2008

Places offered:

  • Leganes Campus: 30

Official Code: 2500045

Bachelor's Degree Quality indicators

Labor insertion of the degree

Link to publication in Official universities, centres and degrees registry

Evaluation and monitoring

Verification report of the Bachelor's Degree in Space Communication Engineering

Report of modifications and accreditations of the Bachelor in Mobile and Space Communications Engineering

System of Internal Quality Assurance

Departments involved in teaching

In the Bachelor in Mobile and Space Communications Engineering teach courses the following University departments:

Teaching staff and teaching plan

Courses of the studies plan and teaching staff

Facilities

Information about facilities for studies