Data Communication Networks
Postgraduate
Distance
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
This programme aims to provide the students, who will already have a technical background, with a thorough grounding in the principles underlying the inside of modern computer and data networks. It is designed to provide students with the requisite specialist knowledge and skills to develop and manage current systems and to adapt with the changing face of data network technology. To ensure its continuing relevance the programme is monitored by a steering committee which includes representatives from major employers. Suitable for: This programme will be of interest to students interested in developing their technical careers in areas related to the design and development of data communications networks or to those wishing to enter research in this field
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About this course
Entry requirements
* A good first or 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/or experience will also be considered. The course administration office can provide advice on whether these qualifications are the equivalent of the level of Honours Degree required.
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Course programme
Taught modules and examinations/assessments are completed during the six months. After successful completion students may then progress to the six month individual research project . We endeavour to place students with industrial sponsors for the duration of their projects, with all other projects being undertaken at the University.
Learning, teaching & assessment
The taught section of the programme is assessed by formal examinations, course work and case studies. The project is assessed through a dissertation, an oral presentation (viva) and an assessment by the project supervisor. Further details are available on the individual module specifications.
Professional accreditation
The programme is currently in the process of being accredited by the IET.
Personal development
Our programmes provide a means where graduates from non-telecommunications technical degrees can move into this high demand area. The programme is an "Advanced Vocational Course" postgraduate degree in Telecommunications Technology; its theory, practice and applications.
Some of the subjects make full recourse to a range of mathematical topics that should be familiar to the honours graduate of an accredited Undergraduate Degree in Electronic Engineering. Any student who may not possess this familiarity, will be expected to achieve it by private study.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- A good first or 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/or experience will also be considered. The course administration office can provide advice on whether these qualifications are the equivalent of the level of Honours Degree required.
We will consider that completion of 2 years (full time equivalent) of relevant postgraduate work experience will enhance a first degree by one step (five years experience by two steps, etc). Employment is considered relevant either to the first degree or to the proposed course of postgraduate study. For example, a graduate in computer studies who has been employed as a computer programmer will have relevant employment experience. (Employment undertaken before the commencement of undergraduate study will not normally count for the purposes
of enhancement.)
International students whose native language is not English will also need to demonstrate English Language ability (e.g.. IELTS 6.5, TOEFL score of 600 or equivalent).
Data Communication Networks