Master’s Programme in Telecommunication Systems
120 HP
- Period : 2021-August-30 until 2023-June-04
- Location: Karlskrona
- Type of instruction: On campus, day, full-time
- Application code: BTH-90567
- Language of instruction: The teaching language is English.
- Programme syllabus: Download
Link to welcome letter from responsible teacher will be posted here no later than 3 weeks before the course begins.

Master’s Programme in Telecommunication Systems
Understand and predict future challenges in communication system. Deepen your knowledge and create, adapt and develop future communications networks.
A problem solver with creative competence and analytical abilities
A Master’s degree in Telecommunication Systems gives you the ability to apply your knowledge in different situations, to analyse the context and to produce or adapt a tool or a system that resolves the issue.
You gain the competence that is required for development in current and future industrial circumstances. You also build a knowledge platform suited for work within academia and research.
Courses and content
Courses autumn semester 2021
Programming in UNIX Environment, 7,5 credits
Introduction to Cloud Computing, 7,5 credits
Network and System Security, 7,5 credits
Computer Communications, 7,5 credits
Courses spring semester 2022
Research Methodologies in Software Engineering and Computer Science, 7,5 credits
Mathematical Statistics, 7,5 credits
Capacity Analysis, 7,5 credits
Advanced Networking, 7,5 credits
Courses autumn semester 2022
Machine Learning, 7,5 credits
Softwarized Networks, 7,5 credits
Quality of Experience in Network-based Services, 7,5 credits
Applied Artificial Intelligence, 7,5 credits
Network and Service Operations, 7,5 credits
Advanced Topic in Computing, 7,5 credits
Courses spring semester 2023
Master's Thesis (120 credits) in Computer Science, 30 credits
A complete view of future communication networks
The programme gives you the possibility to immerse yourself into the challenges, problems and possibilities that future systems of computer communication will bring. The courses deal with issues concerning computer networks, the internet, mobile systems, cloud communications, software defined networks (SDN), user-perceived service quality (QoE), network-based services and research methodology.
Close to research means close to knowledge and insight
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and both theoretical and practical studies close to research and in contact with researchers – giving you a deep insight and understanding of relevant and updated knowledge within the field. To conclude your studies a degree project is written based on relevant research, scientific articles, and possibly self-made studies.
The programme consists of 120 credits and leads to a two-year Master’s degree.
Admission
Admission Criteria:
(This paragraph is a translation from Swedish of the approved method, “Antagningsordning”[Admission regulations], Dnr; BTH-1.2.1-0223-2017.)
In the case of more qualified applicants than available positions for the current programme start, a selection is made. This is done in the following way:
METOD 1 General method
GENERAL This method is simple and possesses a high degree of legitimacy and legal security. It works well when the applicants are expected to have similar educational backgrounds.
SELECTION CRITERIA Prior education.
SPECIFICATION OF SELECTION CRITERIA: Only the number of earned higher education credits documented by the applicant in conjunction with the application will be considered. Foreign credits will be transferred according to the guidelines established by the Swedish Council for Higher Education.
HIGHEST MERIT RATING The merit rating consists of the total number of earned higher education credits and is calculated in the interval 30 – 285 higher education credits
WORKING METHOD: The selection can, to a large degree, be carried out mechanically. If all applicants with the lowest equal merit rating cannot be offered a place, lots will be drawn.
No preparatory studies before the programme start is offered as the basic requirement is a bachelor degree.
Read more about admission here
Qualification Awarded
On completion of the programme, students will be awarded the second cycle degree
Degree of Master of Science (120 credits)
Main field of study: Computer Science
Specialization: Telecommunication Systems
Learning Outcome
Knowledge and understanding
Upon completion of the programme the student shall:
- demonstrate broad knowledge of the main field of study of Electrical Engineering including methods, tools, and languages used to develop telecommunication systems,
- demonstrate significant in-depth knowledge of the field of telecommunication systems,
- demonstrate in-depth insights into current research- and development work in telecommunication systems,
- demonstrate in-depth methodology knowledge of the main field of study with particular emphasis on telecommunication systems.
Skills and Abilities
Upon completion of the programme the student shall:
- demonstrate skills in collecting, critically assessing and processing information in an independent way in order to learn both during future studies and in the working life,
- demonstrate skills in analyzing problems and developing new methods and techniques,
- demonstrate skills in identifying, formulating in writing, scientifically answering and presenting issues in telecommunication systems,
- demonstrate skills in independently leading an inquiry in the field in accordance with scientific methods.
Judgement and approach
Upon completion of the programme the student shall:
- demonstrate skills in critically and independently broadening her/his knowledge of new areas, methods, and problems regarding telecommunication systems,
- demonstrate skills in handling problems using a scientific approach,
- demonstrate skills in reflecting and assessing ethical and social aspects related to telecommunication systems.
You will study here
On BTH’s main campus in Karlskrona, you will find our programmes and courses in engineering, IT, spatial planning, industrial economics and health sciences.
Campus Gräsvik in Karlskrona is located right next to the water, and there is even a swimming jetty 50 meters from the lecture halls. From the modern library’s study areas, you have a nice view of the sea and outside there are exercise trails that take you through the woods and along the beach.
Good to know
Look below for information about how to apply, entry requirements and important dates.
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