Telecommunications & Internet Technology

King's College London

Postgraduate

In London

higher than £ 9000

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

Entry requirements & how to apply
Minimum requirements 2:1

Bachelors degree with a minimum 2:1 honours in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics or physics.

We also welcome professional or occupational qualifications and consider them on an individual basis.


International requirements   Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements Band D Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Application procedure

Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk and a non-refundable application fee of £60 applies. Your application will be reviewed by an admissions tutor and we aim to respond to your application within four to six weeks, although this may take longer during busy and holiday periods.

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement Yes A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.
Previous Academic Study Yes A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
References Yes Two references are required with at least one academic. Professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.
Other Optional You may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application.
Application closing date
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We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.  Our first application deadline is the 29 March 2019

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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10 Cutcombe Road, SE5 9RJ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • International
  • English
  • English Language
  • Networks
  • Internet
  • Network
  • Telecommunications
  • Communications
  • Technology
  • Network Training
  • Communications systems
  • Digital Communications
  • Network Theory
  • Random Variables
  • Telecommunications Networks
  • Communications Theory

Course programme

Course detail Description

The rapid global growth of mobile and wireless communication systems and networks over the last few years has resulted in the demand for talented graduates with an in-depth understanding of new and emerging internet technologies.

You will complete the course in one year, studying September to September and taking a combination of required and optional modules totalling 180 credits, including 60 credits that will come from an individual project. You will study Optical Communications, Telecommunication Networks and Network Theory. There are opportunities to explore a range of optional modules allowing you to develop study pathway that reflects your interests.

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Course format and assessment

Teaching

We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

You are expected to spend approximately 10 hours work per credit for each module you attend in your degree, e.g. 150 hours work for a 15 credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module.

Assessment

Assessment methods will depend on the modules selected. The primary methods of assessment for this course are written examinations and coursework. You may also be assessed by class tests, essays, assessment reports and oral presentations.



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Structure

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.

Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Optical Communications (15 credits)
  • Telecommunications Networks I (15 credits)
  • Network Theory (15 credits)
  • Telecommunications Networks II (15 credits)
  • Individual Project (60 credits)
Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take 60 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

  • Digital Communications (15 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing (15 credits)
  • Random Variables & Stochastic Processes (15 credits)
  • Communications Theory (15 credits)
  • Mobile & Personal Communications (15 credits)
  • Topics on Data & Signal Analysis (15 credits)

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

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