MSc Computer Networks and Communications: University of Westminster

Introduction

Provides students with the skills necessary to design, integrate and operate computer networks to meet the needs of the user community. These may be expressed in terms of the degree of functionality required by individual users and the system performance demanded by their aggregated use. Introductory modules establish and model the relationships between the components of layered network systems.

The MSc in Computer Networks and Communications is an update of an established course concentrating on teaching an advanced understanding of the assembly and interconnection of computers into the coherent networks and distributed computing systems, so essential to modern enterprises. Hence, the successful student will be able to design, implement and configure these potentially complex and powerful systems.

Modules

Core modules

• Introduction to Computer Networks
• Network Design and Operation
• Digital Data Communications
• Net-Centric Programming with Java
• Research Methods and Transferable Skills
• Computer Networks and Communications Project (double module)

Options include

• Fibre Optics
• Network Security
• Performance Analysis
• Wireless Systems
• Real-Time Systems Design and Implementation

Entrance Requirements

• A BSc Honours degree or equivalent qualification in computer technology, computer science with significant hardware content or electronic engineering with significant computing content or
• Less formal qualifications than the above, augmented by sufficient work experience to have gained the necessary personal and academic maturity to tackle the course on equal terms with those having formal qualifications or
• A merit pass in the Diploma in Electronics and Computer Technology awarded by the University of Westminster, or an equivalent course.
• To maximise access to the courses, an introductory programme is available to make good any deficiency in specific knowledge or skill on the part of prospective students who are otherwise capable to tackling their chosen course.