MSc Wireless Communications & Networking

Duration of the Programme: This is a one-year programme: six months of taught modules on campus and a six month individual project, possibly within industry.

Start Date: September

Intake: Up to 25 per year

Fees:

UK/EU: £5,700 (2017/18 fee)
International: £15,650 (2017/18 fee)

Entry Requirements:

• A first or good second class Honours Degree from a UK academic organisation in a relevant engineering field, science or closely related discipline. Qualifications from outside the UK or a combination of qualifications and experience will also be considered.
• Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.
  

Application details:

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The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

The Wireless Communications and Networking programme is designed to address the rapidly increasing demand for qualified engineers and managers with well equipped knowledge in wireless and mobile communication systems and networks. This one-year programme offers six-month taught modules covering a wide range of subjects from fundamental information and communications technology (ICT) to contemporary developments in wireless and mobile industry. It also includes a six-month individual project with opportunities of participating in the project provided by industry. This programme is suitable for those who want to develop the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in these specific and related areas.

The delivery of the programme is fully supported by the dedicated facilities in the Electronic Engineering Department and across the University, such as teaching and computing laboratories, and the involvement of experienced member of staff. Our research facilities in the Adaptive Communications and Networks Research Group and Wireless Network Laboratory are also available for use on MSc projects. To ensure its continuing relevance the programme is monitored by an industrial steering committee which includes representatives from major employers.

Modules:

This MSc integrates a taught component of eight modules plus a major project and a project preparation module, constituting in total 180 credits. Taught modules and examinations/assessments are completed during six months, October to March. After successful completion students may then progress to the six month individual research project during April to October. The project is either undertaken in an industrial laboratory or at the University, often with guidance and direction from industrial partners. The module titles are:

• Mobile Data Networks
  
• Telecommunications Networks and Quality of Service
  
• Information Theory and Coding and Traffic Theory
  
• Digital Transmission
  
• Broadband Wireless Networks
  
• Pervasive and Mobile communication networks
  
• Radio Systems and Personal Communications Networks
  
• Project Management
  

Dissertation Stage:

• MSc Project
  
• Project Preperation