Master in Research in Photonic Networks

Comments about Master in Research in Photonic Networks - At the institution - Birmingham - West Midlands

• Entry requirements
  Minimum lower second class in a relevant science degree at a UK or equivalent university. Overseas applicants will also need to demonstrate English language ability (eg. IELTS 6.5, TOEFL score of 600 or equivalent).
• Academic title
  Master in Research in Photonic Networks
• Course description
  The course is an introduction to modern optical communications networks aimed at preparing students for academic or industrial research. A mixture of technical science modules and business modules is included.
  
  Outline of programme
  
  Our Masters by Research (MRes) programme requires six months of full-time study followed by a six-month industrially-relevant research project, which can be carried out as an industrial placement or internally at the university. Modules are:
  
      * Digital Transmission
      * Optical Communications System
      * Radio Systems and Personal Communication Networks
      * Introductory Programming (in Java)
      * Research Methodology
      * Research: systems, support and regulation
      * Organisations and Project Management
      * Photonic Networks
      * MRes Project.
  
  Assessment
  
  The course consists of 80 credits assessed through coursework and exams and 100 credits assessed through a research project.
  
  Career opportunities
  
  Students can progress to a PhD degree at an academic institution or to industrial research in the laboratories of major international communications companies.

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