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Study Details: 1 year
Wireless communication underpins modern life, connecting people and systems across the globe. This MSc course equips you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and technologies that enable today’s wireless networks - particularly cellular mobile radio systems - and prepares you to contribute to the development of next-generation solutions.
You will explore the full spectrum of wireless communication system design, from the radio frequency (RF) front-end and signal processing at baseband, through to high-level protocols and network architectures. The course covers key topics such as modulation and coding, MIMO systems, channel modelling, 5G/6G network design and performance evaluation, giving you a strong foundation in both theoretical principles and practical applications.
The course addresses a critical industry need: the shortage of engineers who can take a holistic view of wireless system design - bridging low-level hardware and signal processing with higher-layer communication protocols. With increasing demand for mobile connectivity, edge computing and spectrum efficiency, the ability to navigate this end-to-end system complexity is essential.
You will benefit from access to industry standard software and hardware platforms and a major research project supervised by experts active in areas such as IoT, mmWave systems and intelligent wireless networks.
The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and provides an ideal pathway to a career in telecommunications, R&D, technology consulting, or further doctoral study.
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.
Our courses are shaped by strong industry connections and cutting-edge research. Our Industry Advisory Board - featuring representatives from leading companies across the sector - ensures our programmes remain globally competitive and aligned with evolving industry needs.
Graduates from this course work at major companies including British Telecom, Ericsson, China Mobile, China Telecom, and Oppo. They have roles in information and communication, network design, algorithm development and network security. Some choose to pursue further study through research degrees.
Throughout your studies, you'll have opportunities to attend industry talks, career fairs and networking events. You can also apply for additional mentorship through our Career Mentoring Scheme, which pairs students with alumni working in industry.
Our Careers and Employability Service offers a wide range of support, including drop-in sessions, workshops, webinars and events focused on career planning, work experience, employer insights, CV writing, interview techniques and more.
Opportunities exist for dissertation studies to be carried out in collaboration with other university research centres or with industrial organisations. Examples of previous projects include:
Hand gesture-based computer user interface using Kinect.
Wireless signal propagation in jet engines.
Optically controlled smart antenna.
MIMO antenna on mobile phone.
Wi-Fi mesh network for LTE/LTE-advanced small cell backhaul.
Core modules:
MSc Investigative Research Project
Advanced Signal Processing
Principles of Communications
Antennas, Propagation and Satellite Systems
Mobile Networks and Physical Layer Protocols
Broadband Wireless Techniques
Engineering Research and Design Project
Optional modules - two from:
Advanced Computer Systems
Advanced Integrated Electronics
Optical Communication Devices and Systems
Electronic Communication Technologies
Data Coding Techniques for Communication and Storage
System Design
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