Overview
Key facts
University College London (UCL)'s Mobile Communications Systems course starts with a detailed view of the wireless propagation channel, the wireless environment and the modulation techniques used in wireless systems.
We focus on the detailed implementation of the key mobile systems, namely GSM UMTS and 4G/LTE, from the viewpoints of system architecture, the physical layer and system implementation and take a detailed look at the physical and logical channel implementation.The 2.5 and 3.5/3.75 Generations are also discussed with a description of HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA and HSUPA.Issues of network planning, mobile services and business are also considered in the module as well as the 3GPP standards defining the various mobile generations.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- historical background
- The wireless and cellular environments
- The wireless propagation channel
- Legacy systems and brief introduction to AMPS and TACS
- Multiple access techniques (TDMA, FDMA and CDMA)
- Coding (error control and source coding)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Communications Engineering View 25 other Short Courses in Communications Engineering in United KingdomAcademic 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.
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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.
Tuition Fee
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International
1500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 GBP for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
1500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 GBP for the full programme during 2 days.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.