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| Application Deadline: | 31 August | ||
| Location: | Bristol / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
This MSc is a challenging one-year taught Masters degree programme that provides students with a range of advanced topics drawn from communication networks (fixed and wireless) and related signal-processing (including associated enabling technologies). It provides an excellent opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to enter careers in some of the most dynamic fields in communication networks.
This programme builds on the internationally recognised research strengths of the Communications Systems and Networks (CSN) Group within the Centre for Communications Research. This group conducts pioneering research in a number of key fundamental and experimental work areas including Network Architectures, Cross Layer Interaction and Advanced Wireless Access. Recently the Group has developed optimised scheduling solutions that explout the features of the 3G Long Term Evolution (LTE) draft standard.
The MSc provides in-depth training in design, analysis and management skills relevant to the theory and practice of the communication networks industry. The programme was accredited by the IET in 2008 and is one of only a handful of accredited programmes in this field in the UK.
The programme consists of 12 taught units and a research project, all at level M.
Semester One (60 credits)
* Coding Theory
* Communication Systems
* Digital Filters and Spectral Analysis
* Mobile Communications
* Networks and Protocols
* Research Methodology and Project Management
Semester Two (60 credits)
* Advanced Mobile Radio Techniques
* Advanced Networks
* Broadband Wireless Communications
* Digital Signal Processing Systems
* Optical Communications Systems and Data Networks
* Optimum Signal Processing
Research Project
A substantial research project is initiated during Semester Two and completed during the summer. This may be based at the University or with industrial partners.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testEntry requirements
At least an upper second-class Bachelors degree from a UK university (or an international equivalent) in a numerate physical science or engineering discipline. Candidates with a lower class of degree, equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience may be admitted if they can demonstrate their potential for higher degree work.
Language requirements
An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands. We also accept other language tests; please see our website for details.
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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