SoCCE Postgraduate Courses

Faculty of Technology International Graduate School

MSc/ MRes Network Systems Engineering

(Formerly called Integrated Services & Intelligent Networks Engineering)

Course Summary
This modular MSc course (formerly called Integrated Services & Intelligent Networks Engineering) has been completely revised to keep at the forefront of new developments, after having run very successfully for five years. It runs in parallel with the MSc Communications Engineering & Signal Processing, and two other MSc courses (MSc Intelligent Sensors, Instrumentation & Control & MSc Internet & Information Technologies: planned for 2003).

All students study the modules below:
· Personal & Professional Skills - 10 credits
· Multimedia Communication Networks & Design A - 10 credits
· Mobile, Personal & Satellite Communications - 20 credits
· Network Operating Systems & Middleware - 10 credits
· Advanced Networks & Security A - 10 credits
· Research skills & Project Development - 10 credits.

The MRes award requires the MRes Project of 110 credits, in addition to the above.

The MSc award requires the following modules, in addition to the above (except the MRes Project):
· Multimedia Communication Networks & Design B - 10 credits
· Optical Communication Systems - 10 credits
· Network Management & Design - 10 credits
· Advanced Networks & Security B - 20 credits
· MSc Project - 60 credits
 

Eligibility
A minimum of a second class honours degree (MSc: 2.2 & MRes: 2.1) in a computing, electronic engineering, or similar background. Students with an advanced standing, who can evidence an academic ability to a similar level, will also be considered. All applicants should possess a minimum of grade C in English Language at GCSE level or a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS or 580 in TOEFL.

 Admissions Form MSc Courses

Further Information
The department has gained national and international recognition for its research in network and security engineering, satellite communica-tion and digital signal processing. In the recent National Research Assessment Exercise (2001) the Department was rated '4' out of '5' i.e., of 'national standing'.

The MSc is particularly underpinned by strong research /teaching/project links from within the Network Research Group
and with mobile network operator Orange. Please see:
http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/nrg

NB Orange is finalising details of a scheme to pay MRes students during the MRes Project. This would require students to sucessfully pass a selection process and work at Orange in Bristol from January. More details when they become available.

Resources available include a new Networks laboratory funded in part by CISCO, a separate postgraduate study room with full Internet and specialist software, a networks research laboratory, and a dedicated communications laboratory. Other features are visits to related organisations/ events and a visiting speaker programme.

For further information, please contact:
Ms Barbara Davies
Postgraduate Admissions
Faculty of Technology International Graduate School
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus,
Plymouth, PL4 8AA
United Kingdom

Tel +44 (0)1752 232558
Fax +44 (0)1752 232540
Email technology@plymouth.ac.uk
URL http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/

Course Summary
This modular MSc course has been completely revised to keep at the forefront of new developments, after having run very successfully for five years. It runs in parallel with the MSc Network Systems Engineering and two other MSc courses (MSc Intelligent Sensors, Instrumentation & Control & MSc Internet & Information Technologies: planned for 2003).

All students study the following modules:

· Personal & Professional Skills - 10 credits
· Multimedia Communication Networks & Design A - 10 credits
· Mobile, Personal & Satellite Communications - 20 credits
· Advanced Signal Processing A - 10 credits
· Digital & Wireless Communications A - 10 credits
· Research skills & Project Development - 10 credits

The MRes award requires the MRes Project of 110 credits, in addition to the above. The MSc award requires the following modules, in addition to the above (except the MRes Project):
· Multimedia Communication Networks & Design B - 10 credits
· Optical Communication Systems - 10 credits
· Advanced Signal Processing B - 20 credits
· Digital & Wireless Communications B - 10 credits
· MSc Project - 60 credits

Eligibility
A minimum of a second class honours degree (MSc: 2.2 & MRes: 2.1) in communication engineering or similar engineering subject. Exceptionally students from physical science backgrounds may be accepted at the discretion of the Admissions Tutor. Students with an advanced standing, who can evidence an academic ability to a similar level, will also be considered. All applicants should possess a minimum of grade C in English Language at GCSE level or a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS or 580 in TOEFL.

Admissions Form MSc Courses

Further Information
The department has gained national and international recognition for its research in satellite communications, data storage, and digital signal processing. In the recent National Research Assessment Exercise (2001) the Department was rated '4' out of '5' i.e., of 'national standing'.

The course is particularly underpinned by research from the Research Centre for Communications and Information Systems. Please see:
http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/see/research/satcen/sat.htm and
http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/see/research/cdma/index.html

Resources available include a DSP laboratory allowing hands on experience, a new Networks laboratory funded in part by CISCO, a separate postgraduate study room with full Internet and specialist software, and a dedicated communications laboratory.

For further information, please contact:
Ms Barbara Davies
Postgraduate Admissions
Faculty of Technology International Graduate School
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus,
Plymouth, PL4 8AA
United Kingdom

Tel +44 (0)1752 232558
Fax +44 (0)1752 232540
Email technology@plymouth.ac.uk
URL http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/