Telecommunications Technology

Aston’s long-established MSc in Telecommunications Technology programme is organised by the Electronic Engineering subject group in cooperation with the telecommunications industry via an industrial steering committee.The programme is involved in the ERASMUS exchange scheme with a well established link with ENST Brest. Graduates of this programme are highly regarded; many of our past students have risen to senior posts within the telecommunications sector.

Taught modules and examinations/assessments are completed during the six months October to March. After successful completion students may then progress to the six month individual research project during April to October. 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.

Professional accreditation

The programme is currently in the process of being accredited by the IET.

Career opportunities

The programme provides a means whereby graduates from non-telecommunications technical degrees can move into this high demand area. Many of our past students are now senior managers in telecommunications companies in the UK and around the world.

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.

Duration of programme: Full-time:12 months (six months taught element on campus and a six individual research month project, which may be carried out in industry or on campus).

Part-time: Two or three year part-time on-line distance learning (with obligatory summer schools on campus) followed by a one to two year project preferably carried out in industry.

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).