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
Telecommunications systems underpin the connected world, enabling everything from mobile communications and broadband networks to the infrastructure that supports the internet of things and next-generation wireless standards. As these technologies continue to evolve at pace, the demand for engineers who understand them in depth has never been stronger.
This MSc builds your knowledge of modern telecommunication systems from the physical layer through to the application layer. The course covers a wide range of topics including telecommunications systems, communications technologies, network design and planning, data networks and architectures, next-generation network architecture and the business aspects of telecommunications. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key technologies, network architectures and systems that make up a modern telecom network.
The course is continuously updated to reflect the rapid pace of change in the field. You will learn about the most current developments in areas including IoT, 6G, and wireless and optical communications, taught by researchers who are active at the forefront of these areas and supported by regular contributions from industry and government specialists.
A blend of theory and hands-on practical assignments gives you a comprehensive learning experience and prepares you well for a career as a telecoms engineer, consultant or systems architect, or 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
Telecommunications systems underpin the connected world, enabling everything from mobile communications and broadband networks to the infrastructure that supports the internet of things and next-generation wireless standards. As these technologies continue to evolve at pace, the demand for engineers who understand them in depth has never been stronger.
This MSc builds your knowledge of modern telecommunication systems from the physical layer through to the application layer. The course covers a wide range of topics including telecommunications systems, communications technologies, network design and planning, data networks and architectures, next-generation network architecture and the business aspects of telecommunications. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key technologies, network architectures and systems that make up a modern telecom network.
The course is continuously updated to reflect the rapid pace of change in the field. You will learn about the most current developments in areas including IoT, 6G, and wireless and optical communications, taught by researchers who are active at the forefront of these areas and supported by regular contributions from industry and government specialists.
A blend of theory and hands-on practical assignments gives you a comprehensive learning experience and prepares you well for a career as a telecoms engineer, consultant or systems architect, or for those wishing to progress to doctoral study.
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