What will you study?
Using the latest methods and conforming to current network design standards, atÊNetworking & Data Communications / with Management Studies master course from Kingston University you will develop a disciplined engineering approach to, and sound practical skills in, the specification, design, modelling and implementation of software and hardware.Ê
You will gain specialist knowledge of digital communications, multimedia communications, wireless networks, security issues and other advanced technologies. You will study the technologies underpinning LTE and 5G wireless networks, the Internet of Things, and - for the route without management module - multimedia broadcasting (as used by the main broadcasters like BBC and Sky) and multimedia streaming technologies (as used for instance by Netflix or YouTube and more recently by on demand platforms from Broadcasters).
You will have access to a dedicated test LAN/ WLAN with a diverse range of platforms and equipment, including several types of wireless networks and enterprise scale networking technologies. You will also have access to a multimedia lab with state-of-the-art equipment for multimedia quality testingÊ (including professional HDR display, UHD and 3Ddisplays, VR devices, etc.)
The management studies route module will set your technical knowledge in a management context (at the expense of multimedia content).
Where this course will take you
The Networking and Data Communications MSc helps to prepare you for roles such as
- Technical project manager
- Solutions Architect
- Algorithm manager
- Wireless Software Engineer
- Technical Integrations Manager
- Test Engineer
- RF Test Automation Engineer
- Project manager
