Programme Specification
MSc/PG Diploma/PG Certificate in Information and Communications Engineering
Entry requirements: Candidates should normally have at least a second class honours degree in
a relevant subject from a British university or its equivalent; or a qualification recognized by the
University as equivalent.
Aims and objectives
The course aims to introduce and develop the techniques and knowledge relevant to the design of
modern integrated communication systems. The course covers the design of embedded systems,
digital signal processing techniques, methods of digital communication, together with the study of
a variety of radio systems.
Students should be able to:
• Demonstrate specific knowledge and understanding of advanced topics in information
processing and communications and to be able to apply this knowledge in the design and
simulation of real-world systems;
• Continue to develop their professional engineering education through CPD programmes
of related areas;
• Work effectively as part of both multi- and single-disciplinary teams;
• Demonstrate clear communication skills and be competent users of IT communication
techniques (e.g. oral presentation and report writing);
• Pursue research (MSc graduates only);
• Undertake the normal roles of Chartered Engineers in industry (MSc graduates only).
Programme quality indicators:
QAA subject review [www/qaa,org/,]
Subject and Professional Skills
Intended Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Knowledge
Lectures, Specified reading,
Core knowledge of radio
Laboratory classes, Design
systems, digital
communications, digital signal exercises, Tutorials
processing and embedded
systems
Concepts
Design of modern radio,
Lectures, Practical classes,
Digital signal processing, and
Tutorials
embedded systems
Techniques
Practical demonstration of
experimental methods,
Competent use of a variety of
engineering design tools.
Laboratory classes, Individual
Project and Group Project
supervision, Practical
demonstrations, Lectures
How demonstrated
Module examinations,
Laboratory and design
exercise reports, oral
presentations, tutorial
performance
Module examinations,
Laboratory and design
exercise reports, oral
presentations, tutorial
performance
Laboratory and design
exercise reports, Group project
assessment, Individual Project
progress and report, Module
examinations
Intended Outcomes
Critical analysis
Critical appraisal of results.
Critical review of literature
Presentation
Presentation of scientific
results, Participation in
scientific discussion
Appraisal of evidence
Experimental methods, Project
design
Teaching Methods
How demonstrated
Laboratory, design exercise
and project supervision
Laboratory and design
exercise reports, Project
progress and report
Tutorials, Module seminars,
Laboratory classes, Group
project supervision, Project
supervision
Group project presentations,
Module presentations,
Individual project report and
viva
Lectures, Laboratory classes,
Project supervision
Written examinations,
Laboratory and design
exercise reports, Project
reports
Teaching Methods
How demonstrated
Tutorials and seminars,
Library and IT skills sessions,
Project management module,
project supervision meetings
Course work, group project
assessment, project assessment
Tutorials, lectures, Laboratory
classes, Group project work,
Project supervision meetings
Group project reports and oral
presentations, Course work,
Individual project report, and
viva
Project management module,
Project supervision meetings,
Group project briefings
Group project assessment,
Seminar performance, Project
viva
Project supervision meetings,
group project briefings, course
work
Group project presentations,
Seminars, Course work
reports, Project reports,
Module examinations
Project supervision meetings,
Group project briefings,
Tutorials
Group project reports,
Laboratory reports, Individual
project report and viva
Transferable Skills
Intended Outcomes
Managing, reflecting on, and
developing one's own
learning
Study skills, Information
management, Developing
specialization and interests,
Project management
Research skills
Literature review,
Experimental design,
Laboratory skills, Data
analysis
Working relationships
Project management,
Organization skills, Time
management, Working in
groups
Data presentation
IT, Analytical and graphical
methods, CAD drawings,
Statistics
Communication skills
Report writing, Scientific
communication
M.Sc./Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate in Information & Communications
Engineering
Period of Registration: One semester full-time for the Postgraduate Certificate, 9 months fulltime for the Postgraduate Diploma, one year full-time for the M.Sc. Programmes within the
Department of Engineering may also be studied on a part-time basis over a period not exceeding
four years.
Entry Requirements: Candidates should have at least a good second-class honours degree in a
relevant subject from a British University or its equivalent; or a qualification recognised by the
University as equivalent. Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to provide
evidence of appropriate language skills.
Curriculum: In addition to the taught modules candidates for the Masters degree also undertake a
dissertation or project on an approved topic.
Assessment: The pass mark at postgraduate level is 50%. The details of the assessments for
individual modules are set out in the relevant Module descriptions. All programmes within the
Department of Engineering follow Scheme B of the Postgraduate Scheme of Assessment.
Qualifications Awarded:
(i)
Candidates who accumulate 60 credits from the taught modules and satisfy the examiners
in each of the modules will be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate.
(ii)
Candidates who accumulate 120 credits from the taught modules and satisfy the examiners
in each of the modules will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma.
(iii)
Candidates who accumulate 180 credits, satisfy the examiners in each of the modules and
submit a satisfactory dissertation/project will be awarded a Masters degree.
Notes:
(i)
(ii)
Candidates may only be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma or the
Masters degree. No candidate may be awarded more than one of the above qualifications.
The Masters degree may be awarded with merit or distinction in accordance with the relevant
scheme of assessment.
Compulsory
Module Code
EG7012
EG7013
EG7014
EG7021
EG7016
EG7017
EG7022
EG7023
EG7020
† Compulsory only for the degree of M.Sc.
Module Title
Matlab and CAD
Modelling and Classification of Data
High-Reliability Embedded Systems
Radio Systems
Design of Discrete Systems
Real-Time Signal Processing
Digital Communications
Radio Communications
† Individual Project
Credits
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
60