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Mobile Computing


Degrees Available



MSc Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

  • Home/EU - £4,900
  • International - £13,250

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Full-time 1 year
September or January - August or May

Course Introduction

Computing is moving away from the desktop and even the laptop into mobile handheld devices and embedded systems. The aim of this course is to prepare professionally-trained graduates for the mobile computing industry.

Students will gain a sound understanding of the core concepts of mobile networks and the design of cellular networks including approaches to maximise the available capacity. You will learn about the design of robust mobility management mechanisms, and develop skills for the modelling and simulation of mobile networks. Third Generation (3G) mobile systems are now a part of our everyday life, bringing the internet and sophisticated mobile applications into our pockets. In addition, the recent introduction of 4G Lite networks and the soon to be deployed 4G networks will likely continue and consolidate this trend, where the emphasis will be on developing appropriate services and applications over heterogeneous network infrastructures including Bluetooth, WiMAX and WiFi. The success of 3G and 4G mobile systems will depend largely on the ability of industry and academia to develop and provide appropriate solutions to the users of the new mobile and wireless world.

The course comprises both the basics of mobile technologies and advances in computing, mobile telecommunications, and applications. Students will study the tools and techniques for the design of network protocols. They will also develop simulation and performance modelling of networked systems.

Course Syllabus

Modules 2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option

September Start Date:

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

  • Mobile Applications (20 Credits) (C)
  • Networks and Protocols (20 Credits) (C)
  • Networks Performance Modelling and Analysis (20 Credits) (C)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Advanced Simulation Modelling (20 Credits) (C)
  • Artificial Intelligence with Applications (20 Credits) (O)
  • Real-Time Systems (20 Credits) (O)
  • Reliability Modelling and Analysis (20 Credits) (O)

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)

January Start Date:

1st Semester of study (officially Semester 2) (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Advanced Simulation Modelling (20 Credits) (C)
  • Artificial Intelligence with Applications (20 Credits) (O)
  • Real-Time Systems (20 Credits) (O)
  • Reliability Modelling and Analysis (20 Credits) (O)

2nd Semester of study (officially Semester 1) (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

  • Mobile Applications (20 Credits) (C)
  • Networks and Protocols (20 Credits) (C)
  • Networks Performance Modelling and Analysis (20 Credits) (C)

Stage 3 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)

MSc Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
MSc

2012/13:

  • Home/EU - £2,450 p.a.

(A small increase can be expected for the subsequent year)

 Part-time 2 years
September or January - August or May

Course Introduction

Computing is moving away from the desktop and even the laptop into mobile handheld devices and embedded systems. The aim of this course is to prepare professionally-trained graduates for the mobile computing industry.

Students will gain a sound understanding of the core concepts of mobile networks and the design of cellular networks including approaches to maximise the available capacity. You will learn about the design of robust mobility management mechanisms, and develop skills for the modelling and simulation of mobile networks. Third Generation (3G) mobile systems are now a part of our everyday life, bringing the internet and sophisticated mobile applications into our pockets. In addition, the recent introduction of 4G Lite networks and the soon to be deployed 4G networks will likely continue and consolidate this trend, where the emphasis will be on developing appropriate services and applications over heterogeneous network infrastructures including Bluetooth, WiMAX and WiFi. The success of 3G and 4G mobile systems will depend largely on the ability of industry and academia to develop and provide appropriate solutions to the users of the new mobile and wireless world.

The course comprises both the basics of mobile technologies and advances in computing, mobile telecommunications, and applications. Students will study the tools and techniques for the design of network protocols. They will also develop simulation and performance modelling of networked systems.

Course Syllabus

Modules 2011/12: (C) = Core (O) = Option

September Start Date:

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

  • Mobile Applications (20 Credits) (C)
  • Networks and Protocols (20 Credits) (C)
  • Networks Performance Modelling and Analysis (20 Credits) (C)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Advanced Simulation Modelling (20 Credits) (C)
  • Artificial Intelligence with Applications (20 Credits) (O)
  • Real-Time Systems (20 Credits) (O)
  • Reliability Modelling and Analysis (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 3 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)

January Start Date:

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

  • Advanced Simulation Modelling (20 Credits) (C)
  • Artificial Intelligence with Applications (20 Credits) (O)
  • Real-Time Systems (20 Credits) (O)
  • Reliability Modelling and Analysis (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules):

  • Mobile Applications (20 Credits) (C)
  • Networks and Protocols (20 Credits) (C)
  • Networks Performance Modelling and Analysis (20 Credits) (C)

Stage 3 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

  • Dissertation (60 Credits) (C)
British Computer Society Educational Affiliate

Special Features

  • This course draws upon the successful research expertise of the internationally recognised Networks Research Group
  • This course is accredited by the British Computer Society

Entry Requirements

  • 2:2 or above, or an equivalent overseas qualification, in an area relevant to your proposed programme of study
  • If you have lesser academic qualifications but have substantial (approx. 5 years) relevant work experience, your application may also be considered

Two-year full-time course options

  • Students who do not quite meet our normal entry criteria, such as those on the three-year Chinese diploma, or those who in the opinion of the admissions team would benefit from an additional year of study, may be offered a place on an alternative two-year full-time MSc programme

Level of English Required

IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent

[Full information on our General English Language Requirements]

Contact Details

School of Computing, Informatics and Media Admissions Office

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Computing, Informatics and Media School Prospectus 2012 (PDF 5.5MB)

Please note that these PDFs are correct as at time of print (September 2011). For the most up to date course information please use the web page.