CAPITALISATION Researched by Abiodun Mohammed Adeyemi Ajijola Saturday, 11th July 2026
Researched by Abiodun Mohammed Adeyemi Ajijola
Saturday, 11th July 2026
'In general, branches of telecommunications, engineering, and science do not need to be capitalized when used in a general sentence. You should only capitalize them if they are part of a proper noun, at the beginning of a sentence, or part of an official title.
Here is a quick guide to help you know when to capitalize them:
1. General Use (Lowercase)
When writing about a field of study or a discipline in a general sense, use lowercase letters.
Examples: "She is studying electrical engineering," "He works in telecommunications," and "I have a degree in computer science."
2. Specific Course Titles or Proper Nouns (Capitalize)
When referring to the official, formal name of a specific university course or department, capitalize the words.
Examples: "He is enrolled in Introduction to Telecommunications 101" or "She graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering."
3. Sentence Starters (Capitalize)
Like any word, if a branch of science or engineering starts a sentence, it must be capitalized.
Examples: "Telecommunications has revolutionized how we connect."
Pro-Tip: If you are ever unsure, a good rule of thumb is to ask yourself if you are referring to a specific, official title (like a class name) or a general field of work/study.
Are school subjects proper nouns or common nouns?
When you are talking about a school subject in a general way, you do not need to capitalize it unless it is the name of a language.'
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