2014/15 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc (Eng) Digital Communications Networks
| Programme code: | MSE-ELE/DCN | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr L Mhamdi | Contact address: | L.Mhamdi@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class (2.i) honours degree, or better in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Computing, Mathematics or Physics, or a good second-class (2.ii) honours degree with demonstration of specific competence in communications theory or practice.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Electronic & Electrical Eng
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Electronic & Electrical Eng
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
IET accreditation will be sought.
Programme specification:
The distinctive feature of this programme is its focus on the non-physical aspects of communications systems - networks and mobile internet applications - rather than hardware design. This is a reflection of the current industrial trend, and ensures that students will graduate with both specialist in-depth knowledge and a broad range of skills and applications that will be in demand over a wide range of disciplines - from the traditional communications industries to banking, finance and commerce.
The inclusion of a Mobile Applications Laboratory module in the programme is particularly significant, as this will give students hands-on experience of the development of mobile internet applications which are becoming ubiquitous in smartphones, tablet mini-PCs and other mobile devices. Other modules will target new developments in data-centric networking and the growing trend in cloud computing and online services (e.g., web-search, video content hosting and distribution, social networking and large-scale computations). Delivery of the programme will include specialist lecturers from leading practitioners in the communications industry.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| ELEC5031M | Industry Dissertation | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ELEC5456M | Optical Communications Networks | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5461M | High Speed Internet Architecture | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5471M | Data Communications and Network Security | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5611M | Digital Media Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5690M | Mobile Applications Development | 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) |
Optional modules:
Students will be required to select 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| ELEC5333M | Wireless Communications Systems Design | 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) | |
| ELEC5650M | Medical Electronics and E-Health | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Last updated: 24/03/2015
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