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Umair Rehmat, MSc Internet and Wireless Computing
After completing my engineering degree program specializing in digital communication, I decided to opt for a Masters degree in a similar, yet advanced field. The subjects I wanted to take forward with my academia were Mobile Communication Systems and Internet Protocols with an aspect of system engineering involved. I still remember it took me quite a while to find a university that actually offered all three combined! Enter MSc in Internet and Wireless Computing (or "MIMS" as it is was then) at the University of York.
In short, the time spent at the University of York has been an exhilarating experience; development wise and learning wise. Being an international student and unfamiliar with education standards followed in the UK, I found the MSc to be very well organized and was able to settle in with the delivery easily.
This particular taught program though competitive, offers a very comprehensive and in-depth analysis of communication systems with an element of self-study or should I say self-research involved. On the occasions I found myself stuck with a problem, academic or otherwise, I found the staff to be very helpful and understanding, ever so ready to point in the right direction. No matter how busy their schedule is, from experience I can say they will have time for you. Students do come first at the University of York.
We are not living in the best of times. With the financial recession affecting the job market you really need something that makes you stand out from the crowd to land yourself with a job in the communications industry. There are jobs out there. You just need to be able to reach them by breaking through the set of criteria set by employers. Unfortunately (or fortunately), I too had to wait a few months before landing myself with the perfect job opportunity at Alcatel Lucent Telecom as a Core Networks Engineer. But it is my belief that what helped me at the end was a good degree from a good university and a good solid understanding of the subject I was interesting in making a career out of.
It is bound to be a hectic year but if you are spirited, I am positive you will make your way to the industry with a very clear understanding of the world of wireless computing. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to go down the road of communications systems with an aspect of systems engineering involved.
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor: Dr. Steve Smith
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