About Msc Optical Communications And Signal Processing in University of Bristol
This programme provides a challenging range of advanced topics drawn from optical communications systems and devices, and optics-related signal processing, including associated enabling technologies. It offers an excellent opportunity to acquire the skills needed for a career in the most dynamic fields in optical communications.
Optical fibre communications form the backbone of all land-based communications and are the only viable means to support today's global information systems. Research at Bristol is contributing to the ever-increasing requirement for bandwidth and flexibility through research into optical switching technology, wavelength conversion, high-speed modulation, data regeneration and novel semiconductor lasers.
As well as units on the fundamentals of electromagnetics, optical fibres and optical devices, there are two units related to optical networks: Optical Networks and Data Centre Networks. Optical Networks focuses on wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) networks, time division multiplexed (TDM) networks including SDH/SONET and OTN, optical frequency division multiplexed networks, and optical sub-wavelength switched networks. Data Centre Networks focuses on networks for cloud computing, cloud-based networking, grid computing and e-science.
This programme builds on the internationally recognised research strengths of the Photonics & Quantum and High Performance Networks research groups within the Smart Internet Lab. The Photonics group is exploring the new field of quantum photonics, with key successes in developing photonic crystal fibre light sources, quantum secured optical communications and novel quantum gate technologies.
Entry Requirements
- an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).
English language requirements
University of Bristol Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1876 |
| Enrollment |
23,590 |
| Acceptance rate |
68% |
| Student:faculty ratio |
7:1 |
| English Language Proficiency |
IELTS, TOEFL, PTE |
| Student population |
30,000+ |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
Bristol Highlights Cost of living
| Expenses |
Cost (in GBP) annually |
| Accommodation |
4000-13000 |
| Food |
911-1234 |
| Utilities |
500-750 |
| Books |
400 |
| Toiletries |
700 |
| Sports and entertainment |
1500 |
