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MSc - Master of Science
Strand Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Strand Campus
Full time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Waterloo Campus
Full time
SEP-25
1 year
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Overview
Our Mobile & Personal Communications MSc will give you an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of modern telecommunications systems, covering everything from mobile wireless networks to signal processing. The course is an ideal study pathway for graduates who wish to work in telecommunications or continue with further academic study.
Course detail
Mobile & Personal Communications MSc covers the latest aspects of personal and mobile wireless communication technology, communication networks, advanced digital communications theory and techniques and signal processing. There are opportunities to explore a range of optional modules allowing you the freedom to develop your study pathway to reflect your interests. You will complete the course in one year, studying September to September and taking a combination of required and optional modules totalling 180 credits, including 60 credits that will come from an individual project.
Teaching and assessment
We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work, e.g. 150 hours work for a 15 credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module. Assessment methods will depend on the modules selected. The primary methods of assessment for this course are written examinations and coursework. You may also be assessed by class tests, essays, assessment reports and oral presentations.
Career prospects
Our graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in industry and commerce or have gone on to academic research and further study.
Students should have a Bachelors degree with a minimum high 2:2 honours in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics or physics. We also welcome professional or occupational qualifications and consider them on an individual basis.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,468 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£35,244 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£35,244 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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