MSc (Eng) Data Communications

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  • Objectives
    To provide up-to-date knowledge and understanding of all key aspects in the rapidly-developing field of data communications. To give students experience of conducting a compact research project in a relevant area. To prepare students for an industrial or academic career in data communications.
  • Entry requirements
    Entry Requirements Usually a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent, in a relevant subject discipline, from an approved institution. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to take a suitable test: IELTS, minimum score 6.5; TOEFL, minimum score 575, plus a score of 4.5 in the TWE, or minimum of 232 in the computer-based TOEFL.
  • Academic title
    MSc (Eng) Data Communications
  • Course description
    Course content

    Technical course modules:

    -Communication Principles
    -Digital Communications
    -RF and Optical Telecommunications
    -Systems Architecture Design
    -Maths for Communications
    -Network Performance Analysis
    -Software Analysis and Design
    -Mobile Networks and Low Level Protocols
    -Concurrent Systems
    -Applications of Coding
    -Information and Learning Theories
    -Foundations of Object Oriented Programming
    -Additional course training in research techniques and thesis preparation
    -Substantial industrially-relevant individual research project leading to a thesis.

    -Teaching
    -Research-led taught-course modules in EEE and Computer Science departments
    -Individual research project
    -Supervision throughout the project and during preparation of dissertation.

    Assessment
    -Examinations
    -Course-work assessments
    -Project dissertation with oral examination.

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