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Wireless and Computer Communication Networks with Placement MSc (27 months)
Brunel University of London

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UNISTATS, UCAS
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Qualification

MSc - Master of Science

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Location

Main Campus

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Jan 2027

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Duration

27 Month

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Course info

This course will deepen your theoretical understanding of wireless and computer communication systems, as well as equip you with the ability to analyse complex problems associated with such systems.You'll study and work to solve complex industrial problems in wireless and computer communications. This specialist course has a particular emphasis on traditional, new and emerging technologies and subjects, including communication network technologies, communication network security, intelligent systems, internet of things, radio and optical communication systems, business and enterprise and engineering ethics and sustainability.Access is available to modern technical facilities, including computers, electronics, and power and control laboratories where you’ll work on your lab exercises. The latest industry-standard engineering software packages are available for you to use in purpose-built computer laboratories.During your studies, you will benefit from guest lectures delivered by industry professionals. You’ll participate in conferences and deliver poster presentations on your research work. This allows you to network and exchange ideas with experts in wireless and computer communication networks.At the end of their final year, engineering and maths students are invited to showcase their project work at Brunel Engineers +, an event that both celebrates their achievements and gives them the chance to network with industry figures and employers.A wireless and computer communication networks degree from Brunel will equip you with the broad knowledge and skills relevant to the rapidly expanding and fast-moving wireless and data communications sector.Brunel’s closeness to the highest concentration of the UK’s electronic engineering and telecommunications industry – in London and along the M4 corridor – means our careers network is second to none.Our graduates have been recruited by a wide range of wireless and communications equipment manufacturers, vendors, service providers, and end users.

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Complete University Guide ranking
67th
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Complete University Guide Computer Science ranking
46th

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
EE5624 - Applied Sensors, Instrumentation and Control - Core

This module aims to enable students to focus on particular aspects of sensors, instrumentation and control through the use of real-world examples and hence to acquire knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of sensors and associated systems for monitoring and control, and the skills to evaluate, design and implement them.

Artificial Intelligence System Techniques - Core

The aim of the module is: To understand the full range of state-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems techniques; To raise critical awareness of the issues affecting the performance of artificial intelligence systems; To develop the skills required to develop artificial intelligence applications; To gain hands-on experiences through learning, applying and implementing artificial intelligence systems to a given simulated system. The indicative content includes, Overview of artificial intelligence systems techniques, Intelligent Computation Techniques (Fuzzy Logic: Concepts, Membership functions, Inference methods and design; Neural Networks (NN): Representations, Topologies, Deep Learning techniques; Neuro-Fuzzy Systems (NF): Design, Topology, Training, Comparison to NN; Genetic Algorithms: Representations, Genetic operators, Selection schemes, Fitness & population evaluation, Constraint handling, Learning and evolution; Swarm Intelligence: Particle swarm, Ant Colony optimisation), Intelligent Data Processing Techniques, Applications (Wireless and computer networks, Bioinformatics, Medical imaging & visualisation, Pattern recognition & biometrics, Computer vision, Future trends).

Communication Networks Security - Core

This module enable graduate to acquire an important aspect of future networks concentrating on cryptography and secure communication networks.

Communication Network Technologies - Core

This module will focus on advanced communication technologies and networks. Indicative contents: Network Basics: ISO/OSI Reference Model and TCP/IP Reference Model, Network layer operation: TCP/IP, Packet Scheduling and Delay, IP Quality of Services (QoS), Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP), Integrated Service Model and Differentiated Service Model, Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), ATM Networks, Traffic Engineering IP Multicasting Mobile and wireless communication systems: Cellular system, Frequency reuse, 1st and 2nd generation systems, 2 and 2.5 G (GSM, GPRS, EDGE), UMTS-3G, (UTRAN, Core Networks, Handover, Power Control, Rake receiver), 4G (LTE – Advanced, S/P, IFFT, CP, P/S), 5G (Introduction, C-RAN, MIMO), ZIGBEE, UWB, Bluetooth. Ad-hoc and Mesh Networks: Introduction to mesh networks, power spectral efficiency and green radio, Mesh network Components, Ad-Hoc Routing protocols.

Design for Internet of Things - Core

The aim of the module is equip students with topics in digital communication systems and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. The indicative content includes, Coding and Compression, Modulation Schemes, Propagation and Channel Modelling, MIMO Systems, IoT Systems Architectures, IoT Physical Connectivity.

EE5636 - Embedded DSP and FPGA Systems - Core

To develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of real-time signal processing, embedded DSP and FPGA system architectures and to develop students’ ability in to implement real time algorithms on embedded DSP processors for DSP or communication applications.

Engineering Ethics and Sustainability - Core

This module aim to enable Engineering students to deal with legal, social, ethical and environmental issues and apply professional codes of conduct. Indicative content: ethics and legal aspects, risk and environment management systems, risk assessment and engineering failure methods and sustainability.

Radio and Optical Communication Systems - Core

This module aims to consider the operation of radio and optical frequency systems and their integration into global systems for effective communications.

Project and Dissertation - Core

This module aims to provide experience in defining and organising, executing and evaluating a substantial individual in-depth investigation into a topic related to the appropriate wireless and computer communication networks and presenting the information in the form of a dissertation.

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UCAS/IDP Connect
Tuition fees
Student living
£7,031 per year
Students from Domestic

£14,435 full-time; £1,385 placement year

DATA SOURCE:
UCAS / IDP Connect

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