Wireless Communication Systems MSc

The evolution of wireless communication systems and networks in recent years has been explosive. This is a global phenomenon, which presently is outstripping the ability of commercial organisations to recruit personnel equipped with the necessary blend of technical and managerial skills who can initiate and manage the introduction of the new emerging technologies in networks and wireless systems. The effect of this current trend has been a growing overlap of the network and communication industries, from component fabrication to system integration. Another result is the development of integrated systems that transmit and process all types of data and information.

The aim of this course is to develop a strong theoretical background involving the future of wireless communication systems. It will also develop a detailed technical knowledge of current practice in wireless systems and networks. It is a distinctive course that is not taught anywhere else in the UK. You will benefit from both a theoretical and practical grounding in the course due to the availability of a fully working wireless laboratory in the School, allowing students to develop their skills in this field. The lab was established as a direct result of research in this field.

The flourishing market place for mobile networks has meant that the telecommunication companies (Vodafone, O2, etc) are making their largest profits from this sector of industry. Therefore demand for jobs and for trained engineers to fill those jobs remains very high.

The connectionless office is also a new trend for creating flexible working areas within companies and organisations and the demand for wireless engineers in this domain is expected to be very high in the future. The continuing trend of convergence of services and networks mean that a lot of new industries and research institutions are looking into integrating satellite, mobile and GPS networks.
Taught Modules

The course is comprised of the following modules:

1. Advanced Digital Comunications
2. Wireless Network Technologies
3. Advanced Mobile Systems
4. Satellite and Optical Communications
5. DSP for Communications
6. Wireless Communication Security
7. Project Management
8. Wireless Communication Workshop
9. Dissertation