MSc Communication Networks and Signal Processing

Program Overview

This one-year MSc program in communication networks delves into advanced topics in networking and signal processing. It emphasizes optical networks, data center networks, and networked systems. Graduates are equipped for careers in communications, management consultancy, project management, finance, or government, with notable alumni working in leading multinational companies. The program is backed by the University of Bristol's renowned research in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This one-year taught master's program focuses on advanced topics in communication networks (fixed and wireless) and related signal processing, including associated enabling technologies. It provides an excellent opportunity to develop the skills needed for careers in some of the most dynamic fields in communication networks. The program builds on the internationally recognized research strengths of the Communications Systems and Networks, High-Performance Networks, and Photonics and Quantum research groups within the Smart Internet Lab. The groups conduct pioneering research in a number of key areas, including network architectures, cross-layer interaction, high-speed optical communications, and advanced wireless access. The program includes units on Optical Networks and Data Centre Networks. The Optical Networks unit focuses on wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) networks, time division multiplexed (TDM) networks including SDH/SONET and OTN, optical frequency division multiplexed networks, and optical sub-wavelength switched networks. The Data Centre Networks unit focuses on networks for cloud computing, cloud-based networking, grid-computing, and e-science.

Outline:

The program comprises six core units, followed by a substantial research project, which you will start during the second term and complete during the summer.

Careers:

This one-year MSc gives you a world-class education in aspects of current and future communication networks and signal processing. It will prepare you for a diverse range of exciting careers - not only in communications but also in management consultancy, project management, finance, and government. Our graduates have gone on to have rewarding careers in some of the leading multinational communications companies, including Huawei, China Telecom, Toshiba, and Intel. Some graduates follow a more research-oriented career path, with a number of students going on to study at PhD level at Bristol or other leading universities.

Other:

The University of Bristol is ranked fifth for research in the UK (Times Higher Education). 94% of our research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

UK: full-time£17,700 per year Overseas: full-time£34,200 per year For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year. More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.