MSc/PgDip

Data Telecommunications Networks

3 good reasons to study Data Telecommunications Networks at Salford:

Great employment prospects in the large industries of mobile telecoms and networking for good graduates
Opportunities for industry-linked projects which may be based at MediaCityUK
The teaching and topics in this course are closely aligned to a top Research Centre at the University, the Computer Networks and Telecommunications Research Centre

This course is for students who want to become professionals in computer networks and modern telecommunications fields.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of techniques used to transmit digital information, modern computer network design and operation, communication protocols and the importance of standards and regulatory issues

These subjects are supplemented by modules in technical and administration management techniques and by an industry-sponsored seminar course.

MSc students also undertake an individual project.

Course details

This course covers a comprehensive range of topics split in to four large modules worth 30 credits each plus the MSc Project.

External speakers from blue-chip and local companies will give seminars to complement your learning, that will be real-world case studies related to the subjects you are studying in your modules. These are designed to improve the breadth of your learning and often lead to ideas that you can develop for your MSc Project.

Semester 1

In the first semester you will undertake two modules which cover a variety of topics including:

Computer Networking
Network Architecture and Design
Network Quality of Service
Research Methods
Project Management
Principles of Management
Industrial Speaker Seminars

Semester 1 Modules

Network Technologies, Architecture & Design (30 Credits)

This module looks at the fundamental operation of computer networks and communication protocols. It also covers how network solutions can be implemented with a broad view of the practical issues associated with the design, operation, performance and management of a selection of network architectures. This takes into consideration user requirements related to business impacts of such networks, Quality of Service and Security.

Network Security, Research Methods and Project Management (30 Credits)

This module gives you the necessary skills to develop and undertake any research project, and will ultimately prepare you for your MSc Project and Dissertation. It provides you with a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the principles and practices of effective project management and their application within technology based business environments.

Semester 2

In the second semester you will undertake two modules which cover a variety of topics including:

Network Programming
Network Simulation
Communication Systems Modelling
Wireless Communications
Mobile Systems
Network Security

Semester 2 Modules

Network Programming and Simulation (30 Credits)

This module provides you with theoretical and practical knowledge of building and simulating networked systems. It covers the principles and techniques of communication system modelling including various numerical and statistical methods for performance evaluation. The module also prepares you for undertaking simulation projects using standar tool and packages, and how to develop new your own simulation models using software programs.

Wireless and Mobile Technologies (30 Credits)

In this module, you will learn about wireless networks and associated technologies concentrating on both infrastructure and ad-hoc wireless networks from a local and large area perspective, with a focus on existing systems and underlying wireless transmission techniques and protocols. It also covers varied mobile communication systems and the technologies that underpin those systems including global mobile systems and architectures such as GSM, GPRS, UMTS, WiMax and LTE.

Semester 3

MSc Project (60 credits)

The project to complete your MSc gives you the opportunity to integrate learning from the course modules, working under the direction of an academic supervisor to carry out high-level coordinated academic and practical work.

The aim of the project task is to identify a suitable 'data networking' problem and to design, develop and evaluate a solution, critically assessing it against engineering planning and design principles.

You will also be required to reflect on the process followed and the choices made.

Course Enquiries

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