Mobile and Personal Communications

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Programme offers core, introductory modules followed by specialised topical modules on the latest aspects of communications technology. Includes an individual research project. Ideal for careers in industry and commerce or further study.

KEY BENEFITS * In depth understanding of the fundamental principles of todays modern telecommunications systems providing the foundations for further study at PhD level or entrance to the job market in a growing telecommunications industry.
* Unrivalled location in the heart of London giving access to major libraries and leading scientific societies, including the IET.
* Access to speakers of international repute through seminars and external lectures, enabling students to keep abreast of emerging knowledge in the telecommunications field.

PURPOSEFor students wishing to work in the telecommunications industry.

DESCRIPTIONOur programme offers introductory modules followed by specialised topical courses on the latest aspects of communications technology, including personal and mobile wireless communications, communication networks, advanced digital communications theory and techniques and communications signal processing. You will complete eight taught modules. You will also undertake a substantial individual project.

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW Core programme content * Individual research project.

Indicative non-core content * Antennas & Propagation
* Communications Theory
* Digital Communications
* Digital Signal Processing
* Mobile & Personal Communications
* Random Variables & Stochastic Processes
* Telecommunications Networks I.
* Either Telecommunications Networks II or Network Theory.

FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT Lectures; tutorials; seminars. Assessed through: coursework; written examinations; and final project report.

MODULES More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year. Antennas And Propagation - Required Communications Theory - Required Digital Communications - Required Fundamentals Of Digital Signal Processing - Required Individual Project - Required Mobile And Personal Communications - Required Random Variables And Stochastic Processes - Required Telecommunications Networks I - Required Network Theory - Optional Telecommunications Networks II - Optional

Second class honours degree in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics or physics. We welcome overseas, professional or occupational qualifications and consider them on an individual basis. English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A)