Telecommunications MRes

Students develop an advanced understanding of the architecture and components that are used to construct a broadband network. The programme offers an overview of the network structures used to build telecommunications networks, enables students to specialise in a specific area of telecommunications, and includes a substantial research project.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of two core modules (30 credits), three optional modules (45 credits) and a research project (105 credits).

• Introduction to Telecommunications Networks
• Professional Development Module: Transferable Skills

Students choose three of the following:

• Broadband Technologies and Components
• Communications Systems Modelling
• Introduction to IP Networks
• Mobile Communications Systems
• Wireless Communications Principles
• Network and Services Management
• Optical Transmission and Networks
• Software for Network Services and Design
• Telecommunications Business Environment
• Antennas and Propagation
• RF Circuits and Devices
• Photonic Sub-systems
• Radar Systems
• Internet Multimedia Systems
• Advanced Photonic Devices
• Internet of Things

All students undertake a substantial research project working in association with one of the research groups at UCL or a collaborating industrial research laboratory, culminating in a dissertation.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Student performance is assessed through unseen written examination, coursework (written and design assignments) and the substantial research project, which is assessed by dissertation and presentations.