12 monthsProgramme duration
44,400 GBPTuition Fee/year
22 Mar, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Modern broadband communication systems depend on advances in both wireless and optical technologies. This MSc provides a rigorous grounding in both domains, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the physical layer of wireless, optical and photonic systems and the engineering principles that underpin them.
The course covers device fabrication and properties, system architecture and design, and the applications of these technologies across a range of fields including THz imaging, radar and advanced communications. You will develop the skills to engineer complete communication systems, with expertise spanning wireless communications, photonics and optical networking.
What distinguishes this course is its dual focus. Rather than treating wireless and optical communications as separate disciplines, it gives you expertise across both, reflecting how modern communication systems increasingly integrate radio and optical technologies at the physical layer. This breadth of knowledge is directly applicable in industry and research.
All teaching staff carry out active research in the areas they teach, and the course is continuously updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. Graduates leave well-prepared for specialist roles in the telecommunications, Information and Computer Technology (ICT) and other technology sectors, as well as for those wishing to progress to doctoral study.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
Modern broadband communication systems depend on advances in both wireless and optical technologies. This MSc provides a rigorous grounding in both domains, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the physical layer of wireless, optical and photonic systems and the engineering principles that underpin them.
The course covers device fabrication and properties, system architecture and design, and the applications of these technologies across a range of fields including THz imaging, radar and advanced communications. You will develop the skills to engineer complete communication systems, with expertise spanning wireless communications, photonics and optical networking.
What distinguishes this course is its dual focus. Rather than treating wireless and optical communications as separate disciplines, it gives you expertise across both, reflecting how modern communication systems increasingly integrate radio and optical technologies at the physical layer. This breadth of knowledge is directly applicable in industry and research.
All teaching staff carry out active research in the areas they teach, and the course is continuously updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. Graduates leave well-prepared for specialist roles in the telecommunications, Information and Computer Technology (ICT) and other technology sectors, as well as for those wishing to progress to doctoral study.
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