Wireless Communication Systems MSc

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This MSc program in Wireless Communication Systems provides students with a comprehensive understanding of wireless system design, encompassing RF, baseband, and packet protocols. It aims to equip graduates with the skills for careers in wireless communications research and development, with a focus on cellular mobile radio systems. The program includes core modules on advanced signal processing, antennas, mobile networks, and wireless packet data networks, as well as optional modules in areas such as advanced computer systems and optical communication devices. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in telecommunications companies, research institutions, government agencies, and consulting firms.

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Degree Overview:

This MSc program in Wireless Communication Systems is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the key design aspects of modern wireless communication systems, particularly cellular mobile radio systems. The program aims to address the current shortage of communications engineers with a strong grasp of wireless system design, encompassing RF, baseband, and packet protocols.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Equip students with a deep understanding of the theory underpinning communication systems and the latest technological innovations.
• Develop students' skills in designing and analyzing wireless communication systems.
• Prepare students for careers in research and development in the field of wireless communications.

Outline:

The program is structured as a one-year full-time course, combining taught modules and an individual research project.

Course Schedule:

The program is delivered over one academic year, with a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions.

Individual Modules:

Core Modules:

• MSc Investigative Research Project: This module provides a structured individual project for students to conduct practical and/or theoretical work, demonstrating research skills.
(60 credits)
• Advanced Signal Processing: This module introduces advanced signal processing methods and technologies, covering topics like multi-rate filtering, signal transforms, adaptive filtering, and array signal processing.
(15 credits)
• Principles of Communications: This module explores the mathematical foundations and techniques used in communication systems, focusing on digital systems.
(15 credits)
• Antennas, Propagation and Satellite Systems: This module covers electromagnetic theory for antenna analysis, including radiation patterns, gain, input impedance, antenna arrays, polarization, aperture theory, microstrip antennas, propagation in a plasma, and satellite communications systems.
(15 credits) (15 credits)
• Broadband Wireless Techniques: This module focuses on OFDM technology used in broadband wireless systems like WiFi, WiMAX, and LTE, exploring physical layer, MAC, and radio resource management functionalities.
(15 credits) (15 credits)
• Engineering Research and Design Project: This module equips students with skills for independent and team-based research, focusing on solving engineering problems in global contexts.
(15 credits)

Optional Modules:

Students choose one module from the following: (15 credits)

• Advanced Integrated Electronics: This module delves into analogue and digital VLSI design, covering topics like power consumption, interconnect effects, non-CMOS logic, and circuit layout.
(15 credits)
• Optical Communication Devices and Systems: This module examines the behavior of components in a communications system and their design based on system requirements.
(15 credits)
• Electronic Communication Technologies: This module covers high-frequency circuit and system design, including electromagnetic interference mechanisms, circuit design techniques, filtering, screening, transmission lines, and RF amplifier design.
(15 credits) (15 credits)
• System Design: This module focuses on managing complexity in system design, using state-of-the-art design tools to achieve error-free design structures.
(15 credits)

Assessment:

Assessment is conducted through a combination of:

• Examinations
• Coursework
• Project dissertation with oral presentation

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a research-led approach, with support provided for students' research projects and dissertations.

Careers:

The program prepares students for careers in research and development in the field of wireless communications. Graduates are well-suited for roles in:

• Telecommunications companies
• Research institutions
• Government agencies
Students must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Sheffield has a strong reputation for research and teaching in the field of electrical engineering and electronics.

Home (2024 annual fee) : £13,000 Overseas (2024 annual fee) : £29,700