Overview
University College London (UCL)'s Internet Protocol Networks (IP) - an Introduction follows a bottom up approach, starting in layer 2 with coverage of ethernet and IEEE 802.11.
Key facts
You'll then look at:
- the essentials of IP protocols (IPv4 and IPv6) with a large emphasis on network routing, both intra and inter domain
- congestion and flow control, detailing the TCP protocol and a smaller emphasis on UDP and newer congestion control protocols like RTCP and DCCP
- quality-of-service, examining the fundamentals of queuing theory and the integrated and differentiated services architecture
- analysis of upper layer functionality, namely session and application layer protocols and security
The course contains a lab session where the theoretical concepts are illustrated with small exercises.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Session protocols
- Application layer protocols
- The domain name service (DNS)
- Security
- The TCP protocol
- The UDP protocol
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 44 other Short Courses in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
The department's courses/CPD modules are aimed at those working in the telecommunications industry such as researchers, engineers, IT professionals and managers.
They're particularly suited to graduates in electronic and electrical engineering, physics, communications engineering and computer science who want to further their knowledge on a particular topic, or work towards a Master's degree.
You don't need to have any pre-requisite qualifications to take this course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1500 GBP / full≈ 1500 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1500 GBP / full≈ 1500 GBP / full
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.