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Study Details: 12 months full-time
This MSc is designed to meet the growing demand for graduates with the skills and expert knowledge needed to shape and drive the next generation of mobile, wireless, and communications technologies and systems.
Delivered by the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, the course offers a rigorous blend of theoretical foundations and practical applications.
You’ll explore the practical, theoretical and technological aspects of 5G communications systems, covering topics such as:
Mobile & Wireless Standards
5G Hardware Systems Design
Software Defined Radio & Networking Systems
Cybersecurity Systems
Big Data & Information Management
Advanced Digital Signal Processing & Multimedia Systems
Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in electronic, electrical or communications engineering, or a related physical sciences subject from a recognised academic institution.
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Communications impact virtually all areas of society, so graduates of this MSc are well positioned for a wide range of career opportunities in industry, business and academia.
Potential career paths include:
5G & Next-Generation Network Engineer – designing and optimising advanced wireless communication systems
IoT Solutions Architect – developing integrated systems for smart cities, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.
Cyber-Physical Systems Engineer – working on the interface between physical processes and digital control systems
Spectrum & Network Policy Analyst – contributing to regulatory and strategic planning in telecommunications
Data & Systems Integration Scientist – managing large-scale data flows and system interoperability
Research Scientist or PhD Candidate – pursuing advanced research in wireless communications, signal processing, or information theory
Core modules:
Information Transmission & Security (20 credits)
Digital Signal Processing Principles (20 credits)
5G Communications Networks (20 credits)
Assignment & Professional Studies (20 credits)
Optional modules:
Advanced Digital Signal Processing Principles (20 credits)
Image & Video Processing (20 credits)
Software Engineering (20 credits)
Embedded Systems Design (20 credits)
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