A telecommunications program can help students learn all about how information is transmitted remotely. Students may explore the complexities of modern technologies, including the internet, cell phones, and broadcasting, as well as the technical aspects behind their operation.

Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.