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Mobile Networks and Media Streaming at Kingston University - UCAS

Kingston University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Mobile Networks and Media Streaming (Taught)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Why choose Kingston?

  • You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience via a one-year professional placement (on request).
  • The wireless multimedia and networking (WMN) research group at Kingston is at the forefront in this area, participating in national and international projects in collaboration with key industry stakeholders.
  • Dedicated equipment and laboratories include test LAN/WLAN with a diverse range of platforms and equipment, including several types of wireless networks and enterprise scale networking technologies, and also equipment for testing Internet of Things communication and a 5G/ mobile edge computing testbed.
About this course The recent evolution of Internet services, with video representing more than 80 per cent of the data traffic, and the growth of on-demand video streaming (as offered by YouTube, Netflix, Amazon) and live streaming (as offered by Facebook, Twitch, etc.) require new professional roles. The aim of this course is to provide practically based education and training for students seeking employment in the areas of networking, media streaming, and wireless communications. The course offers the opportunity to develop your skills in networking, media streaming and wireless communications and relevant security aspects, preparing you for a career in this fast-growing and exciting area, which spans virtually all areas of wireless, networking, and media communications. Example modules
  • Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
  • Emerging Communication and Network Technologies
  • Multimedia Communications
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage. Career opportunities Students progress to roles such as video streaming engineer/ video streaming manager, wireless software engineer, communications lead and security consultant.

Modules

Example modules: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence; Emerging Communication and Network Technologies; Multimedia Communications. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

Entry requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in computer science/IT or substantial relevant work experience. Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6270 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6270 Year 1
Scotland £6270 Year 1
Wales £6270 Year 1
EU £9680 Year 1
International £9680 Year 1

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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Mobile Networks and Media Streaming at Kingston University - UCAS