Signal Processing in Communication Systems
Description
Signal processing makes a unique and critical contribution to communication systems, ensuring that all signals sent arrive at their destination as intended. This MSc programme provides a thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques required for the design and development of the signal processing elements of the latest communication systems.
It provides a first-rate opportunity to gain keys skills in the advanced signal processing techniques which underpin the latest communication systems and has application and relevance to mobile, networked and digital systems. The programme includes coverage of aspects of information theory including source and channel coding; digital signal processing for software defined radio and multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems, such as emerging broadband systems such as WiMAX and 3GPP LTE; communication and network theory; together with intelligent methods used in audio and video processing. Opportunity is provided to gain hands-on experience of using the very latest tools in real-time signal processing provided by Texas Instruments and to perform an individual research project as part of an internationally leading research group, such as the Advanced Signal Processing Group led by Professor Jonathon Chambers, Fellow IEEE.
The programme will provide essential skills for employment in this exciting field such as experience in MATLAB-based tools and real-time signal processing. There are a multitude of career opportunities for graduates, for example in national and international companies which exploit Internet and wireless technology.
Students may also work toward a Certificate (80 credits) or Diploma (120 credits).
Taught modules are assessed by examination (75%) and coursework (25%). The final module (100% coursework) is a project, which may be undertaken in the communications research groups at Loughborough, in industry or in a number of European institutions participating in EU exchange programmes.