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Networks and Performance Engineering


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 - August

Course Introduction

Global markets are demanding greater numbers of professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in computing engineering, networks and performance engineering, software development, and industrial information systems applications. In particular there is a great need to produce postgraduates with in-depth knowledge and skills in the design, development, tuning and upgrading of computer, communication and software systems which meet performance objectives.

Our pioneering course will equip you to use modelling and quantitative analysis techniques to predict and evaluate performance implications of design and implementation decisions. Many of our graduates have moved on to roles in the computer and telecom industries, especially the rapidly-developing highspeed networks such as mobile and wireless ad hoc networks, as well as all optical networks.

The techniques covered are equally applicable to careers in manufacturing, vehicle and people movement, and logistics. Within these industries, the application of performance modelling and engineering is key, and there is strong demand for graduates with strategic skills to investigate the effects of changes of operational parameters on a system’s behaviour.

Course Syllabus

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

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

  • Software Development* (20 Credits) (C) OR Advanced Software Development* (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):

  • Software (Performance) Engineering Group Project (20 Credits) (C)
  • Advanced Simulation and Modelling (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)

*Advanced Software Development is offered as an alternative to Software Development for students who already have experience in Software Development

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 - August

Course Introduction

Global markets are demanding greater numbers of professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in computing engineering, networks and performance engineering, software development, and industrial information systems applications. In particular there is a great need to produce postgraduates with in-depth knowledge and skills in the design, development, tuning and upgrading of computer, communication and software systems which meet performance objectives.

Our pioneering course will equip you to use modelling and quantitative analysis techniques to predict and evaluate performance implications of design and implementation decisions. Many of our graduates have moved on to roles in the computer and telecom industries, especially the rapidly-developing highspeed networks such as mobile and wireless ad hoc networks, as well as all optical networks.

The techniques covered are equally applicable to careers in manufacturing, vehicle and people movement, and logistics. Within these industries, the application of performance modelling and engineering is key, and there is strong demand for graduates with strategic skills to investigate the effects of changes of operational parameters on a system’s behaviour.

Course Syllabus

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

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

  • Software Development* (20 Credits) (C) OR Advanced Software Development* (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):

  • Software (Performance) Engineering Group Project (20 Credits) (C)
  • Advanced Simulation and Modelling (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)

*Advanced Software Development is offered as an alternative to Software Development for students who already have experience in Software Development

British Computer Society Educational Affiliate

Special Features

  • The projects of the course relate to the themes of the NetPEn Networks and Performance Engineering Research Group which is a member of the European Network of Excellence (NoE), a Euro-NGI focusing on the "design and dimensioning of the next generation internet" towards the convergence of multi-service heterogeneous networks
  • The project work of is also motivated by the activities of HETNETs, an international working conference on the 'Performance Modelling and Evaluation of Heterogeneous networks' under the auspices of prestigious academic and industrial organisations worldwide
  • 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.