The Masters course consists of coursework subjects, and a project or a minor thesis. No more than 12 credit points may be taken from the Group 1 list. Group 2 subjects Level 5 subjects as determined by the Course Director including Group 2 subjects from the Master of Digital Communications course. 6 ECE5414 Performance of telecommunication networks 6 ECE5415 Video communications 6 ECE5416 Application of high speed telecomm. Note Not all subjects will be available in any given year.
Subjects are in many cases co-taught with undergraduate subjects.
The principal aim of the course is to enable currently practicing engineers and scientist to upgrade their professional qualifications in response to rapid changes in telecommunications and associated computer technology. It is also intended to permit recent graduates, usually from other universities, to enhance their first qualification with studies in telecommunications engineering to improve their prospects in this area of sustained employment growth. The course will permit mature students to select subjects which suit their personal and professional needs as they develop from time to time and in so doing to accumulate credit towards awards on a flexible timetable. Single subject enrolment is provided for and credit will be given for appropriate work experience. The course provides a mix of subjects permitting students to develop an understanding of the interaction of the various layers of modern telecommunication systems.