Telecommunications and Wireless Systems

Entry requirements

Please see the course page on the University website for full details.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Place yourself at the forefront of modern telecommunications on an MSc that's accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. We'll combine theory and practice as we immerse you in all aspects of digital and wireless communications, two key programming languages and advanced signal processing techniques.

Graduates with expertise in telecommunications are highly sought after in industry. On this MSc, you’ll combine theory and practice to discover the existing and emerging technologies driving rapid advances in telecommunications and wireless systems.

We’ll introduce you to the components of communication networks, examine the fundamentals of radio frequency engineering, and show you how to design and develop digital and wireless communication systems.

Gaining knowledge of the programming languages C++ and MATLAB, you’ll receive a grounding in advanced signal processing techniques and learn how to use industry standard software.

We’ll explore the principles, components and protocols of communication networks and analyse the mechanisms, models and characteristics of radio signal transmission in wireless systems. An introduction to information theory will additionally familiarise you with source coding techniques.

Further opportunities to specialise are available through optional modules. These cover mobile communications and security, microelectronics, electromagnetics, antennas, image processing and advanced systems.

The programme culminates with an independent research project. We’ll provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research and hone your project management skills to prepare you for investigating an area of telecommunications and wireless systems of your choice.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN