Mobile and Satellite Communications (MSc)

Overview

This specialist masters course is designed to provide high level education to those who have a background in electronics, telecommunications, computer science or related areas, and who are interested to work in satellite or mobile telecommunications at a technical and/or managerial level.

The course provides an in-depth understanding of mobile, wireless and satellite communications principles and related technologies that are now stimulating the telecommunications revolution. In addition, it provides a state-of-the-art update on key emerging technologies and future systems.

The blend of taught subjects, laboratory based case studies and dissertation provides you with the necessary, up-to-date knowledge you need to join the fast-moving area of global communications. The course aims to develop expertise in these areas and to prepare you to adapt to future changes.

Students will learn how to design and analyse mobile cellular and satellite communication systems for prescribed quality of service and how to optimise multiple access technologies.

Faculty of Computing

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

Normally a lower second-class Honours degree in Electronics or Computer Science or a similar subject. Those with relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience will also be considered and are strongly encouraged to apply. Those with other degrees are also welcome to apply.

Course contents

You will take five core modules, one optional module and a project.

Core Modules

• Signal Processing
• Satellite Communications
• Advanced Communications Systems
• Microwave and Optical Communications
• Research and Development Skills
• Communications Project

Optional modules

• Real Time Data Processing
• Mobile and Digital Broadcasting
• Broadband Networks

Read more about the modules

Assessment

You are assessed via coursework reports, case studies, individual and group research assignments, examinations and a final dissertation.

Careers

Successful completion of this course offers improved career opportunities in mobile and satellite communications industries or organisations with advanced networking infrastructures. The programme is also excellent preparation for research leading towards a PhD degree.


Collaborative and international links
This course is supported by Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI). The University has a CISCO Academy and a Microsoft Academy.
Students will have the opportunity to make use of the spacecraft trajectory software (STK, from AGI) that is used by NASA to plan real space missions. Click the logo below for information about AGI and STK.