Mobile Communications and Smart Networking MSc
University of Southampton
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MSc - Master of Science

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SEP-26

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Wireless communications has played a key role in creating the world as we know it and future networks will have to support and intelligently manage a massive number of devices in real-time. The skills you will develop are sought after by industry and the academic research community. On this one-year MSc youll be prepared to become a capable wireless engineer building core areas of expertise, from understanding the fundamentals of wireless transmission, coding and signal processing to building ...Read more

Wireless communications has played a key role in creating the world as we know it and future networks will have to support and intelligently manage a massive number of devices in real-time. The skills you will develop are sought after by industry and the academic research community. On this one-year MSc you'll be prepared to become a capable wireless engineer building core areas of expertise, from understanding the fundamentals of wireless transmission, coding and signal processing to building wireless transceivers and designing intelligent wireless networks using machine learning and artificial intelligence. You'll be learning the most up to date knowledge as our course is regularly updated to reflect the evolution of academic research and industry requirements. You'll be joining a department with excellent facilities, key partnerships with major industries, and a truly global reputation to ensure that your time studying with us will be productive, challenging and enjoyable. Additionally, the wireless research in the department has been ranked number 1 in Europe in the Shanghai World Rankings for Telecommunication Engineering.

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64/279
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4th
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17th

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Entry requirements

You'll need a 2.1 degree in communication engineering, electronic engineering, electrical engineering or a closely related subject.

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£12,400 per year

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£35,000 per year

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£35,000 per year

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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition...

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University of Southampton
University Road Southampton SO17 1BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St Denys  0.6 miles away

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