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Mobile Communications – (M.Sc.)
Heriot-Watt University
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,600 - ≈ € 14,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Heriot-Watt University
One year (MSc), 9 months (Diploma), 6 months (Certificate).
Overview This is an advanced MSc course in the rapidly expanding area of mobile communications and networks. This course is concerned with the concepts, applications, design, development and deployment of mobile communication systems and networks. Students will develop a detailed knowledge and critical understanding of the core skills in mobile communications and networks and use a significant range of principal and specialist skills, techniques and practices in the domain of mobile communications and networks. The course will provide a stream of graduates of a calibre capable of developing and implementing creative solutions to the problems encountered in mobile communication systems and networks.
This is a hardware-oriented course and is aimed directly at electrical engineering graduates.
Contents
Core Subject Areas
* Digital Signal Processing
* Digital Design
* Networks and Communications
* Research Methods Critical Analysis and Project Planning
* Principles of Mobile Communications
* RF Mobile Communication Systems
* Project Phase 1
* MSc Project
Optional Subject Areas
* Software Engineering 2
* Network Applications
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Requirements
Preferably, but not exclusively, a First or Second Class Honours Degree in a suitable numerate Science or Engineering subject. Recognised overseas equivalents will apply.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:
* 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
* 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
* 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
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You can contact Postgraduate Taught Courses Secretary J Harlim to ask a question about Mobile Communications at Heriot-Watt University.
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