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Image and Video Communications and Signal Processing

Institution:

University of Bristol

Dept/School/Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering

Duration:

One year (full-time)

Entry Requirements:

An upper second-class degree (or international equivalent) in a numerate physical science or engineering discipline. Candidates with a lower class of degree, equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience may be admitted if they can demonstrate their potential for higher degree work.

Masters Fees:

See website

Start Month(s):

September

Masters Degree Type:

MSc

Contact Name:

Graduate School of Engineering

Study Type:

This MSc is a challenging one-year taught Masters degree programme that provides students with a range of advanced topics drawn from image and video signal processing. The programme covers the techniques required for reliable wired and wireless image and video transmission (including associated enabling technologies). It provides an excellent opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to enter careers in some of the most dynamic fields in image and video communications.

This programme builds on the internationally recognised research strengths of the Signal Processing Group (SPG) within the Centre for Communications Research. This group is highly regarded for combining fundamental research wih strong industrial collaboration. Its innovative research has resulted in world leading technology in the area of image and video analysis, coding and communication. The Group owns its own comprehensive video and image processing facility.

The MSc provides in-depth training in design, analysis and management skills relevant to the theory and practice of the communication networks industry. The programme was accredited by the IET in 2008 and is one of only a handful of accredited programmes in this field in the UK.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of 12 taught units and a research project, all at level M.
Semester One (60 credits)

* Coding Theory
* Communication Systems
* Digital Filters and Spectral Analysis
* Mobile Communications
* Networks and Protocols
* Research Methodology and Project Management

Semester Two (60 credits)

* Advanced Mobile Radio Techniques
* Broadband Wireless Communications
* Digital Signal Processing Systems
* Image and Video Coding
* Optimum Signal Processing
* Speech and Audio Processing

Research Project (60 credits)

A substantial research project is initiated during Semester Two and completed during the summer. This may be based at the University or with industrial partners.

Visit the Image and Video Communications and Signal Processing page on the University of Bristol web site for more details!

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