Communications Networks and Software MSc

Master

In Guildford

£ 10,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Guildford

  • Duration

    1 Year

On our MSc in Communications Networks and Software course, you will learn the core aspects of mobile networks and the changing internet environment. In particular, you will gain an insight into the advances in next generation 5G mobile and wireless communications, the supporting software solutions and much more.Your MSc project can encompass experiments based on our pioneering testing facilities, including our mobile network testing infrastructure installed on campus as part of our 5G Innovation Centre which is expected to develop into the world’s first 5G network test site. There is also scope to explore a wide variety of other topics such as future internet technologies, 5G mobile networking, network ‘service’ management and control, as well as emerging network services such as broadband applications and ‘internet of things’ applications.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

Start date

On request

About this course

As society evolves, and technology alongside it, we are placing greater demands on the internet. Both traditional and up-and-coming telecommunications infrastructures continue to migrate to the internet in various forward-thinking ways. There is a growing demand for skilled graduates who can develop and support mobile networks and future internet services. You could become one of these graduates by studying this course. On our MSc in Communications, Networks and Software course, you will benefit from the experts in our 5G Innovation Centre, who are spearheading change in the exciting race to the next generation of communications networks.

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either Communication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, Physics or Telecommunication Engineering, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We'll also consider relevant work experience if you don’t meet these requirements.

MSc - Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

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Subjects

  • Testing
  • Network Training
  • Internet
  • Communications
  • Service Management
  • Wireless
  • Internet Explorer 7
  • Internet Banking
  • Internet Security
  • Communications Planning
  • Management Information Systems

Course programme

Year 1

Module title
  • 60 CREDIT STANDARD PROJECT
  • APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
  • FUNDAMENTALS OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
  • INTERNET OF THINGS
  • PRINCIPLES OF TELECOM AND PACKET NETWORKS
  • SPEECH & AUDIO PROCESSING & RECOGNITION
  • ADVANCED 5G WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES
  • ADVANCED MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
  • ADVANCED SIGNAL PROCESSING
  • DATA & INTERNET NETWORKING
  • MOBILE APPLICATIONS AND WEB SERVICES
  • NETWORK AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
  • OPERATING SYSTEM FOR MOBILE SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING
Optional modules for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7

A full-time student must choose:
  • THREE in Semester 1
  • TWO in Semester 2

Additional information

Overseas fees - £21,100

Communications Networks and Software MSc

£ 10,000 VAT inc.