Master of Science in Networking and Data Communications with Management Studies including Professional Placement

This course offers the knowledge and skills for designing, developing and operating secure IP-based networks. It offers practical skills in the specification, design, modelling and implementation of software and hardware. You will gain specialist knowledge of digital communications, multimedia communications, wireless networks and security issues. You will study the technologies of LTE and 5G wireless networks and the Internet of Things.

You can combine this course with management studies. The Management Studies pathway is ideal if you aspire to a management position in the industry.

The aims of the course are to:

Provide knowledge, skills and a critical appreciation of the principles of data communications.
Enable you to analyse a system and design an appropriate, custom solution.
Develop subject-related practical skills.
Provide you with the opportunities to develop written and oral communication skills.
Prepare you for employment, research, further study and lifelong learning by developing your intellectual, problem-solving, practical and key (transferable) skills.

A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in computer science/IT or substantial relevant work experience.
For this course you must pass IELTS academic test in English with an overall score of 6.5, with no element below 6.0, or meet the scores listed on the alternative online tests. Please note that we do not accept Standard XII as proof of Academic English.
English language requirements at Kingston University
TOEFL iBT - 88 Overall grades -(R=22, L=21, S=23, W=22) Individual skills
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) - 59 Overall grades-(R, L, S, W = 59) Individual skills