1. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 MSc’s 2002 University of Plymouth Department of Communication & Electronic Engineering Dr. Paul Filmore: Postgraduate Programmes Manager

2. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 Background l During 2001 we have been totally revising our two Masters courses. The flexible structure, enables courses to be introduced ‘easily’ and ‘rapidly’ updated i.e., flexible and adaptable to change. This process has now been completed. l The department has a respectable ‘4’ research rating in the recent UK University wide research assessment, which underpins our MSc courses.

3. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 Contents l Brief outline to the new MSc’s l Possibilities of new courses l Present & future issues Part of the Postgraduate room showing some of the special facilities

4. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 The MSc’s l MSc Networks Systems Engineering (note title change) l MSc Communications Engineering & Signal Processing l Structure: Autumn 12 Week Term 60 Credits (e.g., 6 *10 credits modules) Includes: Personal & Professional Skills module Christmas Spring 12 Week Term 60 Credits (e.g., 2* 10 & 2 *20 credits modules) Includes: Research & Project Skills module Easter (Exams ‘straight’ after Easter) Summer Project 60 credits Project assessment by thesis, talk & research paper

5. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 The MRes Structure: Autumn 12 Week Term 60 Credits (e.g., 6 *10 credits modules) Includes: Personal & Professional Skills module Christmas Spring 12 Week Term 110 Credit Project taken in the work place Includes: 10 credit Research & Project Skills module Easter (Any exams ‘straight’ after Easter) Summer Project continued Project assessment by thesis, viva, talk & research paper

6. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 Research Groups v Courses 'Advanced Telematics Research Group' Mobile & Sat Comms MT, Mosa Networks, Internet, Security SF, PD, BL, IB Generic Staff Magnetic, optical sensing, imaging, measurement technology DM, P, Pan, WC, J, KR Intel. Robotics PR, PFC Data Storage DM, WC, P, PD, ZA, W Signal Proc. EI MSc Technopreneurship: proposed MSc Networks Systems Engineering MSc Communications Eng. & Signal Processing MSc Internet & Information Technologies : proposed Research ‘groupings’ Intel. Systems PR, PFC MSc Robotics & Virtual Systems

7. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 New Courses Proposed for 2004 l MSc Internet & Information Technologies l MSc Robotics & Virtual Systems Future Courses? l Technopreneurship

8. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 Issues l Numbers going through the roof. Acceptances(2000,’01,’02): 22,33,127 i.e., expecting double number of students this year. A waiting list is now in place. l Faculty Graduate School. Has its own lectures/ activities & cross disciplinary opportunities. l Proposed University wide Graduate School with specific facilities for postgrads.

9. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 Student Visits: Orange Research Labs, Bristol

10. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 INC 2000: Student Poster Session For the last three years NSE students have attended and presented posters at international conferences hosted by the department, at the University of Plymouth

11. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 Visiting Speakers The department has a programme of research talks and visiting speakers, which the MSc students attend.

12. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 Industrial Involvement & Opportunities l Visiting professors from Companies l Company based research projects opportunities l Endorsement/ sponsorship of courses/ students e.g., Orange and the MRes l Visits

13. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 Conclusion l This is a very exciting time, with so many developments happening in these areas. l Totally redesigned courses. l Large & growing international cohort on our courses. Particular growth from EU, China, India. l Any questions?

14. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 Thank you for listening Student visit to Birmingham International Conference Centre for major Networks exhibition.

15. Dr. Paul FilmoreMSc Courses 2002 5/11/02 Contact Information Dr Paul Filmore DCEE, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA, UK Email: pfilmore@plymouth.ac.uk Tel. +44 (0)1752 232330/ 232572 Admissions: Ms Barbara Davies Tel. +44 (0) 1752 232558 For further information, please also see our Student Handbook at: http://www.tech.plym.ac.uk/dcee/staff/PaulFilmore/MSc/index.html

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