Master of Science - Mobile Networks and Media Streaming (Professional Placement)

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. Kingston University has dedicated equipment and laboratories which 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.

Kingston University allow students to take the option of a 12-month work placement as part of their course. The responsibility for finding the work placement is with the student; the University cannot guarantee the placement, just the opportunity to undertake it. Students may find securing a professional placement difficult as they are highly competitive and challenging, but they are also incredibly rewarding. It is very important for students to prepare and apply themselves if this is the route they wish to take. Employers look for great written and oral communication skills and an excellent CV/portfolio. As the work placement is an assessed part of the course, it is covered by a student's Student Route visa. Students progress to roles such as video streaming engineer/video streaming manager, wireless software engineer, communications lead and security consultant.