This programme reflects the latest developments in the telecommunications industry, providing high- quality systems-level education and training. The coursework programme focuses on both fixed and wireless systems and networks, and the increasing convergence of the two – coding, current new and next generation mobile communications, multimedia networking and future optical networks are all covered. Much of the material is reinforced with sophisticated simulation software.

Course content

• Broadband Networks
• Communication Networks
• Communication Systems
• Digital Signal PRocessing
• Wireless/Mobile Communication Systems
• Signal and Communication Theory
• Research Methods and Project Design
• MSc Project (60 credits)

Assessment

The project module is examined by a presentation and dissertation. The Research Methods and Project Design module is examined by several components of continuous assessment. The other modules are assessed by examinations and smaller components of continuous assessment. MSc students must gain credit from all the modules. For the PDip, you must gain at least 120 credits in total, and pass certain modules to meet the learning outcomes of the PDip programme.

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