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Position yourself at the cutting edge of telecommunications with this IET-accredited MSc program featuring an extended industry placement. You'll bridge theory and practice while exploring digital/wireless communications, two essential programming languages, and advanced signal processing methods. Telecommunications specialists are in high demand, and this program equips you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to navigate the fast-evolving landscape of communication technologies.
The first year covers communication network fundamentals, RF engineering basics, and digital/wireless system design. You'll master C and MATLAB programming, acquire signal processing expertise, learn industry-standard tools, and develop research/project management capabilities.
The curriculum examines network protocols, wireless signal transmission models, and information theory fundamentals including source coding techniques. Specialization options include mobile communications security, microelectronics, electromagnetics, antenna design, image processing, and advanced systems.
Your second year features an immersive industry placement where you'll conduct research in a professional engineering setting. This experience builds transferable skills while providing firsthand exposure to organizational operations, products, and workplace culture.