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Structure and Assessment

All Advanced MSc Programmes (except the MSc by Research) have the following structure:

• eight taught programme modules, worth 15 credits each and;
• a project, worth 60 credits.

See the separate page for the structure of the MSc by Research.

For most programmes there are no options. The  modules that you take are fixed by the programme or pathway that you are following.

In certain cases, it is possible for you to change your programme of study to another compatible programme in the first semester. A change of programme is at the discretion of the Programme Manager.

 

Modes of Study

Full-time study takes one calendar year (12 months), starting in late September. 

You will take eight taught modules(four per semester) between September and April with all examinations taking place in May-June.  For MSc students this is then followed by the project from May to the beginning of September.

 

Distance learning (for students in the UK) takes two calendar years, starting in late September, and is available for the following programmes only:

• MSc in Telecommunications
  • Networks Pathway
  • Internet Computing Pathway
  • Applications Pathway
• MSc in Wireless Networks - Networks Pathway ONLY
• MSc in Digital Signal Processing
• MSc in Digital Music Processing

The distance learning approach comprises recorded lectures made available over the Internet with web-based study material. You will attend Queen Mary for some periods, for such matters as induction and tutorial support, in addition to times for examinations and discussions with your project supervisor. You will need a PC and a broadband Internet connection.

For more information, see the Distance Learning page.

* subject to approval

Distance-learning (for students overseas) is available and is operated in co-operation with selected overseas partners, currently in Macau, Hong Kong and Portugal. 

For more information, see the Distance Learning page.

MSc Projects

Projects are either significantly development-based or else have a research focus and are expected to make use of techniques that are at the leading edge of the field. Projects may be carried out in industry, jointly supervised by a member of academic staff.

For more details, see ELEM010: MSc Project.

Assessment

The MSc is a Degree of the University of London and operates under the College Modular MSc Regulations.

You will take written examinations once a year in May/June. The pass mark for individual programme modules is 50%.

To pass the MSc, you will need to;

• gain a pass mark in at least six (out of eight) taught modules, and
• gain a mark of at least 30% in any taught modules you do not pass, and
• gain a pass mark in the project.

To be awarded an MSc with Distinction, you will need to fulfil the requirements for passing the MSc and;

• gain an average of 70 per cent or above over all modules (12 module units) and,
• obtain a mark of 70 per cent or above for the project and ,
• gain an average of 65 per cent or above over all taught modules (8 module units – excludes project)

To be awarded an MSc with Merit, you will need to fulfil the requirements for passing the MSc and;

• gain an average of 65 per cent or above over all modules (12 module units) and,
• obtain a mark of 65 per cent or above for the project.

If you do not pass the MSc at the first attempt, you will be able to resit the written examinations the following May/June.

For MSc students; if you do not pass enough taught modules to satisfy the MSc pass requirements, your project will be deferred until the following year.

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