Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
Mobile Communications MSc
1 year full-time; 3 years part-time (typical)
The provision of anywhere, anytime communications is radically changing the modern world. The enabling technology is mobile communications and this programme is designed to provide an in depth appreciation of the basic principles and techniques required to design and develop the next generation of mobile communication systems.
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
- Personal Radio Communications
- Information Theory and Coding
- Communication Channels
Semester 2
- Research Project
- Digital Signal Processing for Software Defined Radio
- Mobile Network Technologies
- Intelligent Signal Processing
Assessment
Examinations in January and May, with coursework throughout the programme. Project assessed by written report and viva voce in September.
Entry Qualification*
Upper second class honours degree in electronic/ electrical engineering, physics or an equivalent qualification or equivalent industrial experience. Applicants with a good lower second class honours degree will also be considered. Candidates holding CEI Part II admitted.
Careers and Further Study
A wide range of opportunities for a telecommunications career in industry or university. Many MSc students return to study for a PhD.
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