2014/15 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc (Eng) Communications and Signal Processing
| Programme code: | MSE-CN&SP | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Des McLernon | Contact address: | d.c.mclernon@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class (2.1) honours degree, or better in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics, or a good lower second-class (2.2) honours degree with demonstration of specific competence in communications theory or practice.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Programme specification:
This new MSc in Communications and Signal Processing is a natural development of existing (and very successful) MSc/MTP in Communications. It is responding to communication trends (both within the UK and overseas) of massive infrastructure investment into communications. We are also reflecting our existing customers' requests for both relevant DSP hardware laboratories and a different emphasis in the syllabus.
The unique feature of the MSc will be the inclusion of a significant number of invited specialist industrial lectures from individuals well-known in their fields. This is essential in ensuring that the students can relate both the theoretical and design aspects of their course with the practical limitations of real-world constraints. In addition, industrial project placements will be encouraged (when possible). The inclusion of a Digital Signal Processing laboratory (financially supported by Texas Instruments) is also an extremely marketable feature of this MSc. This module will give the student hands-on experience using the DSP technology that can be found in computers, cellular phones, MP3 players, etc. Finally, all modules will include a self-study design aspect that the students will carry out in their own time as a conclusion to the module lectures.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-
| ELEC5333M | Wireless Communications Systems Design | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5442M | Digital Signal Processing for Communications | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5447M | Cellular Mobile Communication Systems | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5453M | Digital Wireless Communications Principles | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5456M | Optical Communications Networks | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5459M | DSP Hardware Implementation | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5471M | Data Communications and Network Security | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5880M | Pilot Study | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ELEC5881M | Main Project | 45 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
NOTE:
ELEC5881M is optional for Postgraduate Certificate & Postgraduate Diploma Students
Optional modules:
Students will be required to select 15 credits of optional modules
| ELEC5461M | High Speed Internet Architecture | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5563M | Digital Design for System-on-chip | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Last updated: 03/10/2014
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