Data Communications

at University of Sheffield

Program structure

Opportunities exist for dissertation studies to be carried out in collaboration with other university research centres or with industrial organisations. Examples of previous projects include:

• The vision system of soccer robots.

• Design, construction, testing and evaluation of a set of transmission line loudspeakers for a home cinema application.

• Design and analysis of nano-laser structures.

• Remote monitoring for patients with Cystic Fibrosis.

• Use of Gabor filter for generic object recognition in images.

Core modules:

• Network and Internetwork Architectures

• Network Performance Analysis

• Data Coding Techniques for Communication and Storage

• Principles of Communications

• Mobile Networks and Physical Layer Protocols

A 2:1 honours degree in electronic and electrical engineering, physics, maths and other branches of engineering involving significant mathematical competence and relevant technical modules.

You should have a strong background in maths modules and in technical modules that will prepare you for the multidisciplinary nature of this course. You can explore examples of the programme's core and optional modules.

We will need evidence of relevant work/practical experience or strong performance in a major individual project during your degree.

Entry requirements for international students

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Other English language qualifications we accept

• Home : £13,000 per year

• Overseas : £26,200 per year