University of Hertfordshire

Masters by Research Radio and Mobile Communications Systems

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

To conduct research and make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the areas of (1) Mobile and Wireless Communications and Networks including topics of Communications using multiple and massive antennas, Cooperative, multiuser and relay communications, Cognitive radio communications and spectrum sensing, None-orthogonal and orthogonal multicarrier communications, Green and energy harvesting communications, Wireless power transfer and simultaneous information and power transmission, Full-duplex communication systems and networks, Millimeter wave wireless and mobile communications, and (2) Radio Frequency and Analogue Circuits and Systems with specific topics of Software defined radio transceiver architecture, RF and millimeter wave circuits and systems, Analogue and mixe

Key highlights

  • Original research advancing knowledge in mobile and wireless communications
  • Research topics include massive antenna systems and millimetre wave communications
  • Explore cognitive radio, spectrum sensing and full-duplex networks
  • Study green communications, energy harvesting and wireless power transfer
  • Research software defined radio transceivers and RF circuit design

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Computer Science

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000
  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750
  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • RF engineer
  • Wireless communications engineer
  • Telecommunications research engineer
  • Antenna design engineer
  • Mobile network engineer
  • PhD researcher in communications engineering

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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