入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求：At least an upper second-class Bachelors degree from a UK university (or an 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.
For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website.
英语要求：IELTS score 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands
学费 Tuition Fee：2011-2012 overseas £15,550
课程特征 Course Features：
This MSc is a challenging one-year taught Masters degree programme that provides students with a range of advanced topics drawn from optical communications systems and devices and optics related signal processing (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 optical communications.
This programme builds on the internationally recognised research strengths of the Photonics Group within the Centre for Communications Research. Optical fibre communications forms the backbone of all land based communications and is the only viable means to support today's global information system. Optical fibres currently carry more than 80% of total communications traffic volume, and practically all traffic - telephone (including mobile) calls, internet data - from the access point onwards. Bristol research 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 seminconductor lasers. The Group at Bristol is a world leader in 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.
The MSc provides in-depth training in design, analysis and management skills relevant to the theory and practice of the optical communications 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.
课程内容 Course Content ：
The programme consists of 12 taught units and a research project, all at level M.
Semester One (70 credits)
•Coding Theory
•Communication Systems
•Digital Filters and Spectral Analysis
•Mobile Communications
•Networks and Protocols
•Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
•Research Methodology and Project Management
Semester Two (50 credits)
•Advanced Mobile Radio Techniques
•Advanced Networks
•Advanced Optoelectronic Devices
•Broadband Wireless Communications
•Optical Communication Systems and Data Networks
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.
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
The programme consists of 12 taught units and a research project, all at level M.
Semester One (70 credits)
•Coding Theory
•Communication Systems
•Digital Filters and Spectral Analysis
•Mobile Communications
•Networks and Protocols
•Optoelectronic Devices and Systems
•Research Methodology and Project Management
Semester Two (50 credits)
•Advanced Mobile Radio Techniques
•Advanced Networks
•Advanced Optoelectronic Devices
•Broadband Wireless Communications
•Optical Communication Systems and Data Networks
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.