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Telecommunications and Wireless Systems at University of Liverpool - UCAS

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Course summary

This MSc programme will develop your knowledge and skills to an advanced level in key aspects of telecommunications and wireless systems. The course content is updated annually to maintain industry relevance and to reflect the latest developments in the industry. This programme can be studied full- or parttime. The first two sections consist of lectures, laboratory classes and seminars, with a final section devoted to an individually supervised project. You will study the following core (compulsory) topics during the MSc:

  • Wireless systems and designs
  • Communication networks and security
  • Research skills and management
  • Signal processing
  • Cellular radio communications systems related topics.
In addition you can choose from the following options to take account of your interests:
  • Optical fibre systems
  • Radio propagation and antennas
  • Communication signal processing
  • Neural networks
  • Integrated circuit design.
Part-time study is in co-operation with the students’ employers. Please contact the Programme Director before applying. This programme is also available as Telecommunications and Wireless Systems with a Year in Industry MSc (Eng). Projects Your project work will earn you 75 credits towards your MSc degree. This includes 15 credits allocated to course work relating to report-writing skills. The project's examined by dissertation. In your work you'll need to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of your topic, mastery of research techniques, and the ability to analyse assembled data and assess outcomes.

How to apply

International applicants

International qualifications Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines. English language qualifications All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language, and are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University include: GCSE English; GCE O level English; AS Level English; A Level English Language; IELTS; TOEFL; Cambridge Proficiency etc. Please see www.liverpool.ac.uk/international/countries/index.htm for a full list. If you meet the academic requirements of the course but do not have the required level of English Language, it is possible for you to come and study at the University on one of our Pre-sessional EAP programmes. Please see the English Language Centre website for further information about these programmes; www.liverpool.ac.uk/english-language-centre/pre-sessional-english-courses/.

Entry requirements

2:1 or equivalent degree should be in a related field, for example Mathematics, Engineering or Physical Sciences. International qualifications: Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Telecommunications and Wireless Systems at University of Liverpool - UCAS