MSc Networking and Data Communications with Management Studies

Why choose this course?

This course will provide you with the opportunity to gain a sound understanding of the internet protocol suite that forms the core for current data networks. The fusion of the internet world and multimedia is also addressed, as well as wireless communications. You can combine this course with management studies. The aims of the course are to: Provide knowledge, skills and a critical appreciation of the principles of data communications. Enable you to analyse a system and design an appropriate, custom solution. Develop subject related practical skills. Provide you with the opportunities to develop written and oral communication skills; Prepare you for employment, research, further study and lifelong learning by developing their intellectual, problem-solving, practical and key (transferable) skills. This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

What you will study

The full MSc course consists of an induction programme, four taught modules, and project dissertation. Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.

Teaching and assessment

Assessment typically comprises exams (eg test or exam), practical (eg presentations, performance) and coursework (eg essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

After you graduate

The Networking and Data Communications MSc helps to prepare you for roles such as: technical project manager; solutions architect; algorithm manager; wireless software engineer; technical integrations manager; test engineer; RF test automation engineer; Project manager and Security consultant