Programme Specification
MSc Mobile Communication Systems (2017 entry)
Academic Year: 2017/18
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Loughborough University in London |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | MSc |
| Programme title | Mobile Communication Systems |
| Programme code | LLPT03/LLPT13 |
| Length of programme | 1 year up to 4 years. Consult the programme director for advice. |
| UCAS code | N/a |
| Admissions criteria | http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/taught/mobile-communication-systems/ |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:12:48 BST |
1. Programme Aims
This course aims to:
- Develop students’ knowledge and expertise in the latest mobile and wireless technologies through practical application analysing and evaluating problems and responding to challenges in real time
- Develop students’ knowledge of Internet technologies and applications, broadband, mobile, and wireless communication networks
- Develop students’ critical thinking to assess the development, evaluation and implementation of current and future mobile communicaton system architectures and related application areas.
- Use action-based learning to provide individuals and teams with employment skills essential to the digital/tech industry
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- UK Quality Code for Higher Education, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, April 2012, especially Part A: Setting and maintaining academic standards:
- The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ), the QAA, August 2008
- Master’s Degree Characteristics, the QAA, March 2010
- The Higher Education Credit Framework for England, the QAA, August 2008
- The Quality Code, Part B: Assuring and enhancing academic quality
- Chapter B1: Programme Design, Development and Approval
- Chapter B3: Learning and Teaching
- Chapter B4: Enabling student development and achievement
- Chapter B6: Assessment of students
- Master’s Degree Subject Benchmark for Engineering, the QAA, 2015
- UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes, Engineering Council UK, 3rd Edition 2014.
- UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence: Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer Standard, Engineering Council UK, 2013.
- Proposals for National Arrangements for the Use of Academic Credit in Higher Education in England: Final Report of the Burgess Group, December 2006.
- The Northern Ireland Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (NICATS): Principles and Guidelines, 2002.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and systematic understanding of…
K1 mobile and wireless communication systems including mobile Internet
K2 user mobility and mobile communication technologies limitations
K3 Internet mobility management and communication channel variations
K4 demonstrate intended learning outcomes of a complementary subject as this will help students to appreciate how such study deepens knowledge and understanding of the influence of Digital Technologies
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
C1 understand in depth how to develop new mobile communication systems
C2 critically evaluate new mobile and wireless communication supporting technologies and services
C3 generate innovative communication architectures for the future service demands
C4 exploit knowledge to propose advanced internet and mobile applications for fixed and mobile users
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
P1 analyse and evaluate mobile system problems related to existing technologies
P2 understand and develop improved solutions to mobile and wireless communication services
P3 create innovative mobile and wireless communication services and develop the necessary building blocks to synthesise such systems
P4 exploit their technical knowledge to create novel mobile and wireless communication technologies
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
T1 communicate their work via technological platforms
T2 use their knowledge to propose technological solutions for problems and support them with the necessary evidence
T3 generate new technological concepts in creation and innovation of future digital technologies
T4 demonstrate technical knowledge and skill in developing their own ideas
4. Programme structure
|
LLP008 |
Collaborative Project
|
15 |
1-2 |
C |
|
N/A* |
Second subject module
|
15 |
1 |
C |
|
LLP101 |
Internet and Communication Networks |
15 |
1 |
C |
|
LLP104 |
Mobile broadband and wireless networks |
15 |
1 |
C |
|
LLP107~ |
Network security |
15 |
2 |
O |
| LLP108~ | Internet of Things and Applications | 15 | 2 | O |
|
LLP103~ |
Media processing and coding |
15 |
2 |
O |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LLP106~ |
Advanced 3D media environments |
15 |
2 |
O |
|
LLP109~ |
Introduction to programing and Matlab |
15 |
2 |
O |
|
LLP110~ |
Cloud technologies and systems |
15 |
2 |
O |
|
LLP111~ |
Media cloud applications and services |
15 |
2 |
O |
|
LLP501 |
Dissertation
|
60 |
2 |
C |
~ Students must choose and complete 4 of the 7 optional modules to complete the MSc. Mobile Communication Systems.
*Students will pick a second subject from the list of nominated second subject modules (below) offered by the other LU LON Institutes in the first semester:Second Subject Modules:
|
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight
|
Semester |
C/O |
|
LLP002 |
Design Thinking |
15
|
1 |
O |
|
LLP207 |
Principals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
15
|
1 |
O |
|
LLP231
|
Introduction to Diplomacy |
15 |
1 |
O |
|
LLP314 |
Sport Media and Marketing
|
15 |
1 |
O |
|
LLP415 |
The Key Topics in Media and Creative Industries |
15
|
1 |
O |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of regulation XXI.
All modules available in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) unless specified in the Module Specification.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Not Applicable
