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Communications and Signal Processing – (M.Sc.)
Newcastle University
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
| Application Deadline: | Applications are considered throughout the year | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
You take three compulsory modules (45 credits), two optional modules (30 credits), four coursework based modules (45 credits) and an individual project with dissertation (60 credits). Compulsory modules cover: signal processing and estimation; advanced modulation and coding techniques and mobile and cellular communications. Optional modules may include: RF engineering; wired and wireless network technologies; advanced multimedia systems; advanced VLSI design and biometrics and recognition.
Coursework-based modules cover: simulation of wireless communications; implementation of wireless receiver algorithms; sensor network group project; and reconfigurable hardware design.
Assessment is by written examination at the end of each semester, coursework, and a dissertation based on a project conducted in association with one of the School’s research groups.
Contents
Compulsory modules:
EEE8001 Signal Processing and Estimation
EEE8002 Mobile and Cellular Communications
EEE8003 Advanced Modulation and Coding Techniques
EEE8076 Reconfigurable Hardware Design
EEE8077 Simulation of Wireless Communications (Course Work)
EEE8091 Implementation of Wireless Receiver Algorithms
EEE8092 Sensor Network Group Project (Course Work)
EEE8097 Individual Project
Optional modules:
EEE8008 RF Engineering
EEE8009 Wired and Wireless Network Technologies
EEE8010 Advanced Multimedia Systems
EEE8020 Advanced VLSI Design
EEE8064 Biometrics and Recognition
EEE8068 Real Time Computer Systems
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A second-class (2.2) BEng Honours degree, or equivalent, in electrical and electronic engineering, electronic communications, computer engineering or a related subject. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 79 (Internet-based) or 550 (paper-based), or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
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