MSc 5G Advanced Communications
University of Strathclyde
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Study with us develop expertise in the software, hardware, systems integration and management aspects of 5G systemsunderstand 5G mobile and wireless systems, with applications in autonomous and cyber-physical systems, IoT, spectrum management and big data Why this course? This full-time course will cover the practical, theoretical and technological aspects of 5G Communications Systems as they evolve over the coming years. You’ll gain expert knowledge of the latest technologies that will drive ...Read more

Study with us develop expertise in the software, hardware, systems integration and management aspects of 5G systemsunderstand 5G mobile and wireless systems, with applications in autonomous and cyber-physical systems, IoT, spectrum management and big data Why this course? This full-time course will cover the practical, theoretical and technological aspects of 5G Communications Systems as they evolve over the coming years. You’ll gain expert knowledge of the latest technologies that will drive the next mobile, wireless and communications revolution, and evolve our current 4G environment to 5G communications enabled systems. You’ll gain expert knowledge of the latest technologies that will drive the next mobile, wireless and communications revolution, and evolve our current 4G environment to 5G communications enabled systems. Applications will cover robotics & autonomous systems, UAVs, immersive systems and augmented realities, health monitoring, cyber-integrated systems, and smart grids. Data handling of the expected 50 billion IoT (internet of things) devices coming on-line to monitor traffic, weather, environment, smart agriculture, and even when your fridge runs out of milk, will also be explored. 5G will provide greater capacity, improved reliability, support at higher rates of mobility, and wider geographical coverage, at even higher data speeds and throughput and many new services and facilities. On the course you will engage with experts and specialists whose integrated knowledge will enable you to gain the skills, knowledge and expertise to be part of the definition of the next generation of mobile and wireless communications. These will include: Mobile & Wireless Standards (such as LTE, 802.11x,) Software Defined Radio (SDR) Software Defined Networking (SDN) Systems Internet of Things (IoT) Wireless Communications Big Data & Information Management Security & Cybersecurity systems Spectrum Access, & Dynamic Spectrum 5G Hardware Systems Design – FPGA & Microcontrollers Advanced DSP/Comms Systems eg Massive MIMO Augmented Reality & Advanced Multimedia Systems

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4th
CUG Ranking
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32nd

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Entry requirements

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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£11,900 per year

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£11,900 per year

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Students from England

£11,900 per year

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Students from Scotland

£11,900 per year

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Students from Wales

£11,900 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£31,100 per year

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£31,100 per year

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University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde , Glasgow

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university that offers a diverse portfolio of taught and...

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University of Strathclyde
16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ United Kingdom
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