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School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
MSc Broadband Wireless and Optical Communications
Overview
Broadband wireless access is now the next communications revolution. It is a vital element in enabling next-generation quadruple play services (i.e. voice, video, data and mobility) and provides affordable and pervasive content access. As new video-rich, bandwidth-hungry services are developed, the challenge to deliver the next generation broadband networks is becoming more profound. This course has been developed to respond to the communication trend of massive infrastructure investment into optical and high speed broadband communications, especially WiMax.
This MSc deals with both the theoretical underpinnings, as well as the implementation and applications, of broadband communications technology. One of the unique features of this MSc is the inclusion of a significant number of specialist industrial lectures, which allows you to relate the theoretical and design aspects of broadband technology with the practical limitations of real-world constraints. In addition the Digital Signal Processing laboratory (financially supported by Texas Instruments) will give you hands-on experience using the DSP technology that can be found in computers, cellular phones, MP3 players, etc.
Duration: Full-time, 12 months
Start date: September
2012 course fees: UK/EU: £10,000; International: £16,200
Scholarships: £16,200 and £5,000 scholarships available to international students. £5,000 scholarships available to UK/EU students.
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Accreditation: This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.
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Modules
The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2012. This information is taken from the University Programme Catalogue, which is a tool designed for current students to select modules. If you are looking to start your studies in September 2013 this is still a useful guide as it gives you an idea of what you might study.
This is an indicative list and actual content may vary as we regularly review the content or our courses in light of new experiences and developments in the field.
Entry requirements
A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class honours (2.1) degree or higher in an appropriate numerate discipline usually electronic engineering, but others may be considered.
English language requirement: A pass at GCSE level in English language (grade C or above). If English is not your first language, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. You will need to meet our minimum requirements for one of the following recognised English language tests: the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Pearson Test of English Academic.
Career options
This course provides students with an understanding of all aspects of broadband communications from theory through implementation to applications. As a result students can expect to have obtained the skills that will lead to employment in any area of the communications/signal processing industry including optical networking, DSP design and implementation, cellular mobile, r.f. planning, broadband systems and general communications research and development. Finally, this MSc will also be an excellent base from which to pursue a PhD and possibly an academic career.
How to apply
The easiest and quickest way to apply for a masters course is to apply online. This way you can track your application at each stage of the process. However, if you prefer you can download an application form. Once complete, please return this, along with the correct documents to our Engineering Admissions Hub either via email or post: Engineering PGT Admissions Hub, Faculty of Engineering, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK.
If you require any further information please contact the Postgraduate Admissions team, e: electronics@leeds.ac.uk, t: +44 (0)113 343 2035.