60 monthsProgramme duration
22 Mar, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSc Telecommunications Industry Graduate Development Programme (IGDP) is a part-time, industry-focused course designed for telecommunications and ICT professionals who want to advance their technical knowledge and expertise without stepping away from their careers. Studied over five years, it allows you to apply what you learn directly to your day-to-day work, making it a practical and career-relevant qualification.
The course covers a broad range of topics including telecommunications systems, mobile communication systems, communications technologies, the Internet and other data networks and architectures, optical fibre networks and the business aspects of telecommunications. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key technologies, network architectures and systems that underpin a modern telecom network, while developing the skills to design, manage and innovate in the field.
The modules are taught by researchers who are active at the forefront of telecommunications, and are continuously updated to reflect the latest developments in areas including Internet of Things (IoT), 6G, wireless and optical communications. Contributions from industry and government specialists provide regular exposure to current practice, and the dissertation can be completed as part of your day-to-day professional work, under the supervision of an expert UCL academic.
Graduates leave with the technical expertise and professional credibility to take on leadership roles in telecommunications, network engineering and the broader technology sector.
The course covers a broad range of topics including telecommunications systems, mobile communication systems, communications technologies, the Internet and other data networks and architectures, optical fibre networks and the business aspects of telecommunications. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key technologies, network architectures and systems that underpin a modern telecom network, while developing the skills to design, manage and innovate in the field.
The modules are taught by researchers who are active at the forefront of telecommunications, and are continuously updated to reflect the latest developments in areas including Internet of Things (IoT), 6G, wireless and optical communications. Contributions from industry and government specialists provide regular exposure to current practice, and the dissertation can be completed as part of your day-to-day professional work, under the supervision of an expert UCL academic.
Graduates leave with the technical expertise and professional credibility to take on leadership roles in telecommunications, network engineering and the broader technology sector.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSc Telecommunications Industry Graduate Development Programme (IGDP) is a part-time, industry-focused course designed for telecommunications and ICT professionals who want to advance their technical knowledge and expertise without stepping away from their careers. Studied over five years, it allows you to apply what you learn directly to your day-to-day work, making it a practical and career-relevant qualification.
The course covers a broad range of topics including telecommunications systems, mobile communication systems, communications technologies, the Internet and other data networks and architectures, optical fibre networks and the business aspects of telecommunications. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key technologies, network architectures and systems that underpin a modern telecom network, while developing the skills to design, manage and innovate in the field.
The modules are taught by researchers who are active at the forefront of telecommunications, and are continuously updated to reflect the latest developments in areas including Internet of Things (IoT), 6G, wireless and optical communications. Contributions from industry and government specialists provide regular exposure to current practice, and the dissertation can be completed as part of your day-to-day professional work, under the supervision of an expert UCL academic.
Graduates leave with the technical expertise and professional credibility to take on leadership roles in telecommunications, network engineering and the broader technology sector.
The course covers a broad range of topics including telecommunications systems, mobile communication systems, communications technologies, the Internet and other data networks and architectures, optical fibre networks and the business aspects of telecommunications. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key technologies, network architectures and systems that underpin a modern telecom network, while developing the skills to design, manage and innovate in the field.
The modules are taught by researchers who are active at the forefront of telecommunications, and are continuously updated to reflect the latest developments in areas including Internet of Things (IoT), 6G, wireless and optical communications. Contributions from industry and government specialists provide regular exposure to current practice, and the dissertation can be completed as part of your day-to-day professional work, under the supervision of an expert UCL academic.
Graduates leave with the technical expertise and professional credibility to take on leadership roles in telecommunications, network engineering and the broader technology sector.
Admission Requirements
75+
4.5+
6.5+
176+
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
22 Mar 2027
5 Years
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