The MSc (Master of Science) course in Wireless Communication Technologies, provides a thorough understanding of the current technologies associated with recent advances in wireless and mobile communications systems ranging from mobile phone technologies through to wireless local area networks.
It offers introductory core modules followed by specialised topical elective courses on the latest aspects of communications technology, including personal and mobile wireless communication, communication networks, advanced digital communications theory and techniques, communications signal processing, and wireless LANs (material covered in this module will also satisfy the CISCO Certified Wireless LANs qualification).
The MSc course consists of 8 modules plus the project (180 points), delivered through intensive, up-to-date, high level, short courses supported by lectures, tutorials, assignments and laboratory exercises.
Core Modules
| Wireless Communication Systems (20 points) |
| Wireless LANs (20 points) |
| Wireless Antennas & Propagation (10 points) |
| Digital Communications (10 points) |
| Advanced Digital Signal Processing (15 points) |
| Project Planning and Management (15 points) |
| Elective Module 1 (15 points) |
| Elective Module 2 (15 points) |
| Research Project (60 points) |
Elective Modules (Choice of 2)
| Technology Management (15 points) |
| Simulating Wireless Networks (15 points) |
| Application development for Mobile platforms 1 (15 points) |
| Application development for Mobile platforms 2 (15 points) |
| Instrument Communication and Networking (15 points) |
| Ethics in Creative Technologies (15 points) |
These short courses are delivered in blocks (Distance Block Format) of one week duration at a Scottish University and 4/8 blocks run per year.
It is envisioned that a student takes at least 4 modules per year. However, due to work/home committments if a student cannot attend one of the blocks, he/she will pick the module up at a later date.
A student who completes only 3/4 modules may elect to recieve a PgC (Post-graduate Certificate - 60 points) in Wireless Communication Technologies and a student who completes all 8 modules (no project) may elect to recieve a PgD (Post-graduate Diploma - 120 points) in Wireless Communication Technologies.
Entry to the MSc programme is based on an honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject. The cost of each module is approximately £450.00 sterling (UK residents). Overseas students may request cost details on application.
As an added service to all prospective students who wish to study for their Masters degree, A-1 Technical Training, Logis-Tech Associates undertakes to provide additional tutoring, if required, for a small minimal fee. On most occasions, at this high level, students requesting assistance are only seeking direction/clarification of some subject matter, and no fee will be attached.
The next in-take is for September 2006 - numbers are limited. For more up to date details on the MSc in Wireless Communication Technologies, please complete the request for information form.
Core Modules
Wireless Communication Systems (20 points)
This course is an introduction to current cellular mobile, satelite and wireless technologies, e.g. 2G, 3G, and 4G, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, TETRA, bluetooth and IEEE 802.11 Standards.
This course encompasses the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of Wireless LANs. Particular emphasis is placed on hands-on skills. The material covered will satisfy the CISCO Certified Wireless LANs qualification.
Wireless Antennas & Propagation (10 points)
This course covers the design and performance evaluation of wireless/mobile antennas and antenna technologies and the issues associated with propagation and fading.
Digital Communications (10 points)
This course is an introduction and evaluation of voice and data modulation techniques for wireless, e.g. ADPCM, Vocoders, QPSK, QAM, OFDM, channel coding, block and convolution codes, trellis coding, all with suitable applications.
Advanced Digital Signal Processing (15 points)
This course covers topics in traditional and statistical DSP including optimal filtering, spectral estimation and adaptive filtering with applications in system analysis, communications and control.
Project Planning and Management (15 points)
This course develops the ability to select, develope, plan and manage an MSc research project; to research and critically analyse the literature associated with the project and to present research findings effectively.
Elective Modules (choice of 2)
Technology Management (15 points)
This course introduces concepts, methods and applications of technology management. Entrepreneurship is also examined and linkages to models of performance, maintenance, innovation and improvement explained.
Simulating Wireless Networks (15 points)
This course uses simulation tools to design, model, evaluate and investigate the performance of wireless networks.
Application Development for Mobile Platforms 1 (15 points)
This course uses high level software tools to design and develop applications to run on mobile platforms. The topics covered include application coding, development for diskless and handheld operating systems and targeting of stand alone devices.
Application Development for Mobile Platforms 2 (15 points)
This course requires Application Development for Mobile Platforms 1 to be completed. It includes the integration of mobile platform applications into wireless systems. Topics covered include development and integration of Wireless APIs into the wireless protocol stack, client/server function calls and paradigms and server database integration.
Instrument Communication and Networking (15 points)
This course focuses on applications and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of industrial techniques. It includes RS 232 and related standards; IEEE 488.2; Smart sensors and standards; Hart protocol; Network and Fieldbus systems.
Ethics in Creative Technologies (15 points)
This course examines professional, moral and ethical issues related to how people and organisations act. It considers the nature and morality of laws, codes of ethics and institutional norms within a professional context.
The research project is a core module and will be a major piece of industrial/research project work on a suitable current wireless/mobile topic.
