Mobile Communications MSc
Description
The programme provides a thorough knowledge of basic principles and techniques required for the design and development of the next generation of mobile communication systems.
With mobile phones almost as popular as shoes the provision of anywhere, anytime communications is radically changing the modern world and people with a good knowledge of Mobile Communications are much sought after. Careers in this industry offer both high rewards and the chance to work on fresh technologies that are still evolving. This exciting MSc provides a thorough knowledge of the basic principles and techniques required to design and develop next generation mobile communication systems. The programme has been designed to enable engineers to hit the ground running in a commercial environment.
As a top UK department current research and collaboration with industry has taught us what skills and knowledge are required for both the theoretical and practical aspects of the field. Our course reflects this and is made up of modules that have been specifically designed to provide the knowledge needed for those who either work in or would like to join the industry.
Several of the topics studied are the results of recent research and in some cases involve design techniques and basic theory that have been developed in the department.
Lecturers on this course are research-active leading academics, internationally and nationally respected in this area.
Read an MSc student's story: Nidal Qasem
Students may also work toward a Certificate (80 credits) or Diploma (120 credits).
Taught modules are assessed by examination (75%) and coursework (25%). The final module (100% coursework) is a project, which may be undertaken in the communications research groups at Loughborough, in industry or in a number of European institutions participating in EU exchange programmes.