This programme is geared towards producing professionals competent in both Electronics and Computer Science and will enable the graduate to adapt to rapid developments in these areas and their integration to develop novel approaches and design solutions for many real-world problems. Students graduating from this programme are in high demand for their circuit design, practical, and programming skills. The Programme prepares students to develop, maintain and troubleshoot hardware and perform coding to manipulate the software that drives complex digital systems. These skills will put them at the forefront of technology with opportunities for employment in existing and emerging sectors, such as robotics, telecommunications, finance, manufacturing, and R&D. Graduates will be highly trained and versatile, and are able to make significant contributions locally and internationally. The Programme lasts for 3 years.

• Listing ID: 5372
• Field of Study: Science and Technology
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Qualification Level: Level 5 - Bachelor's Degree
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 06 Information and Communication Technologies- 068 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: 5 CXC subjects (grades 1-3, including English language and Mathematics) or their equivalent, two (2) of which should be at the advanced level CAPE (2 units each grade 1-5) AND CAPE Physics (1 & 2) or CAPE Physics (1) and CAPE Maths (1 & 2)
• Number of Credits: 99