Mobile Networks and Media Streaming MSc

The recent evolution of Internet services, with video representing more than 80 percent of the data traffic, and the growth of on-demand video streaming (as offered by YouTube, Netflix, Amazon) and live streaming (as offered by Facebook, Twitch, etc.) require new professional roles. This course aims to provide practically based education and training for students seeking employment in the areas of networking, media streaming, and wireless communications. The course offers the opportunity to develop your skills in networking, media streaming, and wireless communications, and relevant security aspects,
preparing you for a career in this fast-growing and exciting area, which spans virtually all areas of wireless, networking, and media communications.

The MSc Course in Mobile Networks and Media Streaming will address both areas above and the graduates will be able to apply for jobs in the wide market opened by such evolution.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

• You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience via a one-year professional placement (on request).
• The wireless multimedia and networking (WMN) research group at Kingston is at the forefront in this area, participating in national and international projects in collaboration with key industry stakeholders.
• Dedicated equipment and laboratories include test LAN/WLAN with a diverse range of platforms and equipment, including several types of wireless networks and enterprise-scale networking technologies, and also equipment for testing Internet of Things communication and a 5G/mobile edge computing testbed.

• A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in computer science/IT or substantial relevant work experience.

• IELTS academic test in English with an

   

  overall score of 6.5,

   

  with

   

  no element below 6.0

Computer, network, and information security are current 'hot topics'. They are here to stay, as we will never be able to design or build a system without having to take into account its security in an operational scenario. Many companies are actively recruiting security specialists at the moment and the major software houses are training their coders in security. It can be hard to get a job with a large company, even as a software developer, without some appreciation of the security. Students progress to roles such as video streaming engineer/video streaming manager, wireless software engineer, communications lead, and security consultant.