MSc Telecommunication and Wireless Systems

Join the next generation of network engineers. You will be able to pursue a career shaping and defining the new generation of converged networks, responding to the rapid developments in telecommunication systems, such as social networking, seamless mobility, mobile data and the proliferation of applications for mobile and handheld devices.

• Gain a background in the fundamental science, mathematics and key technologies that underpin global networking
• Study with international experts in the fields of converged all-IP networks with particular knowledge in modelling, measurements and QoE, in middleware and in wireless networking
• Work with the most up-to-date technologies - each topic is backed up by our world-leading research centres and groups
• Fulfil the educational requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer, accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• You can choose to study this programme with an additional year of Industrial Experience to augment your practical skills

Facilities

The School has excellent bespoke facilities, including:

• Augmented human interaction (AHI) laboratory
• Informatics teaching laboratory with 350 state-of-the-art computers
• Antenna measurement laboratory
• qMedia and arts technology studios (Performance lab, control room, listening/recording room)
• Robotics laboratory (ARQspace)

Career paths

Our postgraduates go on to work in a wide variety of careers, mostly within IT and information services, such as:

• Product manager
• Website evaluator
• Imbedded software engineer
• Network planner and coordinator
• Technology project manager
• Network and security engineer
• Data support engineer
• Senior systems engineer.