Why choose this course
As society evolves, and technology alongside it, we are placing greater demands on the internet. Both traditional and up-and-coming telecommunications infrastructures continue to migrate to the internet in various forward-thinking ways. There is a growing demand for skilled graduates who can develop and support mobile networks and future internet services. You could become one of these graduates by studying this course.
On our MSc in Communications, Networks and Software course, you will benefit from the experts in our 5G Innovation Centre, who are spearheading change in the exciting race to the next generation of communications networks.
What you will study
On our MSc Communications Networks and Software course, you’ll learn the core aspects of mobile networks and the changing internet environment. You’ll gain insight into the advances in next-generation 5G mobile and wireless communications, continuous evolution of internet technologies and the supporting software solutions.
You’ll complete an MSc project, which can encompass experiments conducted in our pioneering testing facilities, including the on-campus mobile network testing infrastructure at 5GIC, which is a fully functional academic 5G network test site.
There’s also scope to explore a variety of other topics such as future internet technologies, 5G mobile networking, and network ‘service’ management and control, as well as emerging network services like broadband applications and 'internet of things’ applications.
Professional recognition
MSc - Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Study and work abroad
There may be opportunities to acquire valuable European experience by working or conducting research abroad during your degree or shortly afterwards. It is possible to do this in the summer period with an Erasmus+ grant working on your dissertation or as a recent graduate. In order to qualify your Erasmus+ traineeship must be a minimum of two months.
Research
Through your project, you will have the unique opportunity to participate in the research and innovation activities carried out in the Institute for Communication Systems, home of the 5G Innovation Centre. Innovative work can lead to research contributions, patents or publications. The core material is taught by staff engaged in hands-on research including mobile networking, ‘internet of things’ and web services.