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Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology - Telecommunications and Networks Option British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus, Canada

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CAD 25800

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 154

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Part of the Electrical and Computing Engineering Technology program, the two-year diploma in Telecommunications and Networks offers students the option to complete paid co-operative education terms. Students may apply to continue on to complete the BCIT Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and other advanced credentials.

Building on the knowledge and skills gained in the first year of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program, students learn the principles required to design, develop, manufacture, and test telecommunication systems and networks. The program covers land mobile radio systems, digital data transmission, fibre optic and microwave technology, satellite communications, radio frequency (RF) design, local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), wireless networks, internet engineering technology, digital signal processing (DSP) techniques and the application of microcontrollers.  Students will also complete a student-initiated or industry-sponsored project.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025, Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Listening - 60.0  Minimum Reading - 60.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 60.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Math: Pre-Calculus 12 (73%) or MATH 0001 - Technical Mathematics (73%)
    • Chemistry 11 (67%)
    • Physics: Physics 12 (67%) or PHYS 0312 - Technology Entry Physics 2 (67%)

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

25800

Tuition Fee
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CAD 154

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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