Wireless and Optical Communications MSc

This MSc provides training in the key technologies required for the physical layer of photonic, wireless and wired communications systems and other applications of this technology, ranging from THz imaging to radar systems. The programme encompasses the complete system design from device fabrication and properties through to architectural and functional aspects of the subsystems that are required to design and build complete communication systems.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (75 credits), three optional modules (45 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).

• Introduction to Telecommunications Networks
• Wireless Communications Principles
• Broadband Communications Laboratory
• Communications Systems Modelling
• Broadband Technologies and Components
• Professional Development Module: Transferable Skills (not credit bearing)

Students choose three of the following:

• Advanced Photonic Devices
• Antennas and Propagation
• Photonic Sub-systems
• Optical Transmission and Networks
• Radar Systems
• RF Circuits and Sub-systems
• Internet of Things
• Mobile Communications Systems

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 12,000 words.

The programme is delivered through a combination of formal lectures, laboratory and workshop sessions, seminars, tutorials and project work. All of the programme lecturers carry out leading research in the subjects they are teaching. Student performance is assessed through unseen written examination, coursework, design exercises and the dissertation.