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Aim of the programmenetworking student

This programme provides a comprehensive understanding of networked systems and services, in the context of converging computing and telecommunications technologies, covering all levels, from the theoretical concepts to practical, hands-on tasks.
 
The programme aims to provide:
  • a knowledge of the technologies for effective provision and management of network services
  • a broad grounding in network architectures, protocols and related standards, and a detailed understanding of the underlying technologies
  • a high level awareness of the issues arising from the convergence of computing and telecommunications technologies
  • an understanding of the communication engineering and computing issues related to intelligent communication networks, network design and network management
  • an ability to follow a career in the networking or telecommunications industry, or in academic research.

Programme highlightsnetwork racks

  • Hands-on networking design and implementation
  • Resources available include a specialist Networks laboratory with a substantial amount of modern Cisco equipment
  • VoIP/IPTV, network simulation and security elements
  • Vibrant Networking Society involving both undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • The School is internationally recognised for its research on network and security engineering and VoIP/IPTV.
  • The MSc is supported by strong research, teaching, and project links from within the Centre for Security, Communications and Network Research (CSCAN) including the possibility to attend their associated international conferences.
  • September or January start
  • Students can apply and pursue a second year of industrial placement

The Institution of Engineering and TechnologyProfessional accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to satisfy
the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status.

​IET Scholarships

This programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET); any student embarking on our courses are eligible to apply for a number of IET engineering scholarships. Amounts can vary between £1,000 and £3,000 per annum, and closing dates for applications are usually at the end of June. For more information on the different scholarships available, details on how to apply and confirmed closing dates for applications, please visit the IET Awards and Scholarships web pages.
 

PROGRAMME MANAGER AND TEAM

Programme manager: David Lancaster
 

New programme developments

The Network Systems Engineering MSc now includes an optional placement as the second year of the programme. The module may be taken by the students achieving an aggregate mark of at least 70% for the taught subjects from Term 1 and Term 2 during the first year. 

Further study, research and employment opportunities

The programme provides the students with an in-depth view keyboard and mouseof the current networking world, from the underlying infrastructure to the latest services. This exposure, ranging from the theoretical aspects to extensive hands-on experience, will provide the graduates with the required knowledge for jobs ranging from network engineer specialists to network consultants.
The strong links with the Centre for Security, Communication and Network Research also provide the students with the required edge for a potential research career. 

What our students say Photo of Oluwaseun Remi-Omosowon

"My course included technical, research and professional skills providing all the skillsets needed for today’s demanding IT roles. I was prepared for work in industry or academia, and given an opportunity to publish research and a chance to meet other researchers.  And I particularly liked the seminars and organised talks that introduced a blend of industry skills, and a sense that what I learnt was going to be just as useful in today’s industry. It was perfect. Every lesson learnt at Plymouth has been helpful; I still use my knowledge in everything I do."
 
Oluwaseun Remi-Omosowon
Research Intern at ESIEA 

photo of Jerome Grosdemange"I came to Plymouth University to do a Masters in Network Systems Engineering as the final year of my French engineering school. It was a good opportunity to improve my English skills and to discover a new educational system.

The MSc gave me an excellent overview of network technologies, together with the opportunity to try different things during practical sessions in labs. Besides the lectures, I have also spent time working at home or at the library.

As a French student from an engineering school, I had to change how I used to work. The type of reports, the references and the group assignments were especially new for me. It improved my research and presentations skills and gave me more rigour.

The partnership between the MSc programme and Orange gave me the opportunity to do an internship in the France Telecom R&D labs in London. After transferring to MRes, I spent 6 months working on a research project on Quality of Experience and VoIP as the final project for the Master. Without a doubt, I was very lucky to have this experience in a real company, combining the support of the academic world with the needs of the industry.

Since the project has ended last August, I came back to France and I am currently working for Atos Origin Integration, a company specialised in offering telecommunications and networking software solutions. The job was easy to find with the experience I gathered while doing my project with France Telecom, the MRes, and the ability to speak very good English."

Jerome Grosdemange

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"I take great satisfaction from the fact that I am now working in a job I enjoy, thanks to the course I studied at Plymouth. I was most impressed by the high level of teaching at the University. The professors are all very supportive and I especially like the way they actively encourage ideas rather than question them."

Saurabh Warke
Product Support Analyst, India

 

 

photo of Nikos Athinaios"Choosing to come to Plymouth and study a Masters degree was the most important investment in my professional career. I learned a lot about technologies connected with networking and it prepared me well for my future professional career.  After my course I felt ready to undertake the role of an engineer within a big organisation.  I also left the University with only nice things to remember and say about my course and my life in Plymouth. The city itself was very nice and, being by the sea, reminded me of my home town in Greece."
 
Nikos Athinaios
Senior Engineer, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN)
 
 
 
photo of Benjamin Sanders"I have always had a passion for computer science. Now, thanks to my undergraduate and postgraduate success at Plymouth University, I am on my way to realising my ambition of becoming a university lecturer, ideally at Plymouth.

The Masters course has helped me tremendously and was very rewarding. Not only did it improve my technical skills but it also improved my reading and writing skills dramatically. The quality of teaching was excellent, the lecture support material was clear, easy to access and very useful, and the support was absolutely fantastic: nothing was too much trouble for the lecturers."

Benjamin Sanders
PhD Research Student - Faculty of Science and Technology (Network Research Group) at Plymouth University

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"My time at Plymouth University was great. I got exposed to new and interesting technologies and cultural diversities.

I have always loved IT and telecommunications and the MSc Network Systems Engineering more than met my requirements, providing a convergence between the two. A January start was like "the icing on the cake" for me in making up my mind to come here."

 
Technical Support Engineer, AGFA Healthcare