Wireless and Computer Communication Networks MSc

Brunel’s Wireless and Computer Communication Networks MSc will deepen your theoretical understanding of wireless and computer communication systems, as well as equip you with the ability to analyse complex problems associated with such systems.

You will study and work to solve complex industrial problems in wireless and computer communications. This specialist course has a particular emphasis on traditional, new and emerging technologies and subjects, including communication network technologies, communication network security, intelligent systems, internet of things, radio and optical communication systems, business and enterprise and engineering ethics and sustainability.

Access is available to modern technical facilities including computers, electronics, and power and control laboratories where you’ll work on your lab exercises. The latest industry-standard engineering software packages are available for you to use in purpose-built computer laboratories.

During your studies, you will benefit from guest lectures delivered by industry professionals. You’ll participate in conferences and deliver poster presentations on your research work. This allows you to network and exchange ideas with experts in wireless and computer communication networks.

Our MSc wireless and computer communication networks degree is seeking accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This professional engineering institution ensures that your degree meets the academic requirement to qualify as a professional engineer.

Dean’s International Scholarship: This course is eligible for a £2,000 fee waiver, per academic year, subject to availability. This Scholarship is for full-time international students only. Find out more.

You will study the taught modules in the first two terms and then spend four months working on your dissertation. The dissertation is an advanced investigation into a current problem area related to wireless and computer communication networks.

This course can be studied 1 year full-time, starting in September. Or this course can be studied 14 months full-time, starting in January.

A wireless and computer communication networks degree from Brunel will equip you with the broad knowledge and skills relevant to the rapidly expanding and fast-moving wireless and data communications sector.

Brunel’s closeness to the highest concentration of the UK’s electronic engineering and telecommunications industry – in London and along the M4 corridor – means our careers network is second to none.

Our graduates have been recruited by a wide range of wireless and communications equipment manufacturers, vendors, service providers, and end users.

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, in Electrical or Electronic Engineering; Computer Science; Information Systems; Mathematics or Physics.

Other qualifications and relevant experience will be assessed on an individual basis.

• IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
• Pearson: 59 (59 in all sub scores)
• BrunELT: 58% (min 55% in all areas)
• TOEFL: 77 (min R18, L17, S20, W17) 

Our wireless and computer communication networks is delivered by a diverse team of academic staff. Many are world-renowned researchers and they feed their active research into the course.

There will also be guest lectures from our industrial partners and the opportunity for networking at conferences with key industry specialists.

Study will combine lectures, seminars, workshop sessions, computer simulation, self-study, and individual and group project work.

Should you need any non-academic support during your time at Brunel, the Student Support and Welfare Team are here to help.

Your progress will be assessed via assignments, presentations, technical analytical reports, group reports, exams and your dissertation.