Telecommunications and Wireless Systems with a Year in Industry

Entry requirements

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

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

In year one, 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, learn how to use industry standard software, and develop research and project management skills.

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.

In year two, you’ll undertake a research project in a real-world engineering environment as part of an extended placement opportunity. While on placement, you’ll develop transferable skills and gain insights into the operations, products, practices and culture of the placement provider.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN