MSc (Eng) Cyber Security and Communications Engineering

Course overview

Place yourself at the forefront of modern communications engineering on this MSc. We'll combine theory and practice as we immerse you in all aspects of digital and wireless communications, cyber security, key programming languages and advanced signal processing techniques.

Introduction

Graduates with expertise in telecommunications are highly sought after in industry. On this MSc, youll combine theory and practice to discover the existing and emerging technologies driving rapid advances in telecommunications and wireless systems.

Well introduce you to the components of communication networks, examine the fundamentals of radio frequency engineering, and show you how to design and develop digital and wireless communication systems.

Gaining knowledge of the programming languages C++ and MATLAB, youll receive a grounding in advanced signal processing techniques and learn how to use industry standard software.

Well explore the principles, components and protocols of communication networks and analyse the mechanisms, models and characteristics of radio signal transmission in wireless systems. An introduction to information theory will additionally familiarise you with source coding techniques.

Further opportunities to specialise are available through optional modules. These cover mobile communications and security, microelectronics, electromagnetics, antennas, image processing and advanced systems.

The programme culminates with an independent research project. Well provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research and hone your project management skills to prepare you for investigating an area of cyber security and communications engineering of your choice.

Careers and employability

Whether youre looking to secure a position in cyber security, communications engineering or wireless networking engineering, and whether you want to focus on design, development, research, manufacturing, maintenance or consultancy, youll be able to demonstrate the expertise needed for a variety of roles with engineering companies of all sizes.

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in a related subject, such as Electrical Engineering and Electronics.