MSc in Wireless Communications and Signal Processing

This MSc is a challenging one-year taught Masters degree programme that provides students with a range of advanced topics drawn from wireless communications and communications related signal processing (including associated enabling technologies). It provides an excellent opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to enter careers in some of the most dynamic fields in wireless communications.

This MSc is a challenging one-year taught Masters degree programme that provides students with a range of advanced topics drawn from wireless communications and communications related signal processing (including associated enabling technologies). It provides an excellent opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to enter careers in some of the most dynamic fields in wireless communications.This programme builds on the internationally recognised research strengths of the Communications Systems and Networks (CSN) Group within the Centre for Communications Research. This Group conducts pioneering research in a number of key fundamental and experimental work areas including Spatial Channel Measurements and Predictions, Information Theory, Advanced Wireless Access (Cellular and WLAN) and RF Technologies. The Group has well-equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art test and measurement equipment and first-class computational facilities.

The MSc provides in-depth training in design, analysis and management skills relevant to the theory and practice of the wireless communications industry. This degree was accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) in 2008 and is one of only a handful of accredited programmes in this field in the UK.

Core units

• Coding Theory
• Communication Systems
• Mobile Communications
• Networks and Protocols
• Digital Filters and Spectral Analysis
• Radio Frequency Engineering
• Advanced Mobile Radio Techniques
• Antennas and Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Broadband Wireless Communications
• Digital Signal Processing Systems
• Research Engineering Skills

Research project

A substantial research project is initiated during Teaching Block 2 and completed during the summer. This may be based at the University or with industrial partners.