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Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Signal processing makes a unique and critical contribution to communication systems, ensuring that all signals sent arrive at their destination as intended. This specialised study covers operations on and analysis of both analogue and digital signals. It has application and relevance to mobile, networked and digital communication systems.

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.

These include the intelligent antenna and transmission technology being developed for emerging broadband systems such WiMAX and 3GPP LTE.

The programme will provide key skills for employment in this exciting field such as experience in MATLAB-based tools and real-time signal processing with the latest Texas Instruments DSP chips.

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1

• Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
• Communication Networks
• 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 career related to Digital Signal Processing in industry or university. Many MSc students return to study for a PhD.

*Note: Entrance requirements are in addition to the General entrance requirements

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