Content & structure of the Wireless Communications Engineering studies

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WCE Content

The Master’s Degree Programme in Wireless Communications Engineering (WCE) is a tightly structured, two-year (120 ECTS) master’s programme concentrating on wireless communications network technology.

WCE offers concise information on the essential areas and topics in wireless communications. Students are provided with core knowledge on

• 1) Information theory
• 2) Advanced wireless communication systems
• 3) Communication networks
• 4) Signal processing
• 5) Radio engineering

Graduating from WCE, you will be qualified even for the more demanding jobs in the field of telecommunications. It also entitles you to pursue a PhD, e.g., in CWC's international doctoral study programme

Structure of WCE Studies

Modules

• Basic module, 41 ECTS

• Advanced module, 33 ECTS

• Supplementary module (electives), at least 13 ECTS

• Advanced practical training, 3 ECTS

• M.Sc thesis work, 30 ECTS

Crediting system

ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits measure the workload of a full-time student during one academic year which equals around 1500-1800 hours per year. Thus, one credit stands for 25-30 working hours.

General information on the structure

The studies in the Master’s Degree Programme in Wireless Communications Engineering are composed of three modules (Basic module, Advanced module, Supplementary module), practical training and MSc thesis work. The contents of the modules can be accessed from the links above.

Courses in the basic module concentrate on providing students with excellent basic knowledge on wireless communications, mobile telecommunication systems, radio techniques and telecommunication signal processing.

The advanced module aims at deepening the essential knowledge acquired in the basic studies module.

The special module consists of electives by a student's choice.

An integral part of the studies is the practical training, usually accomplished in the industry, or at university. The objective of the training is to help students test their theoretical knowledge in practice and offer useful insights into the latest technological developments.

To finalise the two-year studies, M.Sc. thesis is written under the supervision of experts either in a university laboratory or in industry. Your thesis topic will provide you a great starting point for your future work.

Teaching language

The programme is taught in English.

Teaching provider

Teaching in WCE is provided by the The University of Oulu, Departments of Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science & Engineering. Those departments under the Faculty of Technology are internationally esteemed in the field of ICT for its high-quality research and teaching. The wireless telecommunications know-how is supported by the CWC institute(Centre for Wireless Communications, established 1995), which operates as an independent research programme within the Department of Communications Engineering.

Disclaimer

The contents of the programme may still be subject to minor changes year to year.