5G Communications and Technologies
Key information
- Start date:
- To be confirmed
Contact details:
- FEPS Short Courses Team
- Email: fepsshortcourses@surrey.ac.uk
Overview
In this short course, we will discuss some of the key concepts that will shape the next generations of mobile and wireless communications systems, i.e. 5G mobile radios.
A team of expert academic and industrial lecturers will present their visions on the near future of wireless communication, explain the latest trends in advanced transmission, reception, coding, and cellular concepts that will shape 5G communication systems including advanced air-interface, MIMO system, cooperation, antenna design, backhauling, vehicular technology. As well as provide expert knowledge regarding concept validation and prototyping.
Who is this course for?
This course is intended for both new and experienced recruits of telecommunication and related industries who work in research and development, sales and technical support.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define and understand what the key 5G technologies are, why they are needed, and how they can shape future communication systems
- Explain the principles of advanced waveforms and air interfaces
- Explain the principles of advanced multi-input multi-output (MIMO) concepts for future wireless communication systems
- Explain and compare/contrast different design choices for future wireless communication systems
- Show ability to validate advanced concepts via simulations.
Course content
Please note that we reserve the right to alter the syllabus. Any major changes will be notified to delegates before the course starts.
Learning and teaching methods
Learning and teaching methods include the following:
- Lectures and tutorials
- Matlab based IT lab
- Self study from the lectures and use of tutorial sheets.
Assessment
There is no assessment for those who take this as an individual short course.
Course leader
Dr Konstantinos Nikitopoulos
Professor in Wireless Communications & Signal Processing
Entry requirements
There are no prerequisites required to do this course.
Recognition of prior learning
It is helpful but not essential to have knowledge of linear algebra, probabilities and stochastic processes as well as fundamental skills in computer programming.
It is assumed that you will have an engineering or related science degree.
Fees and funding
Price per person:
£2,000
IET members: Early bird rate*£2,100
Non IET members: Early bird rate*£2,300
For all bookings made after 7 March 2025*For bookings made up to 7 March 2025
What these fees include
Lunch, refreshments and course notes which will be provided in electronic format.
Group bookings
Rate of £2,000 per person applies for bookings of three or more people from the same organisation
Payments
Payment can be accepted by purchase order, credit card or bank transfer on our online store.
Please note that we do not charge VAT as we are an educational establishment.
Payments will be accepted subject to availability. If making payment by credit card, please forward the transaction receipt by email to the FEPS Short Courses Team
How to apply
If you are interested in attending this course, then please email the FEPS Short Courses Team to register your interest.
Terms and conditions
When you accept an offer of a place at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to comply with our policies and regulations and our terms and conditions. You are also confirming you have read and understood our privacy notice.
- Cancellations notified in writing ten working days before the event; we charge a cancellation fee of 35 per cent of the standard rate. If we have already received payment we refund 65 per cent of the full fee.
- Cancellations within 10 working days before the event; We charge these at the full rate and do not give refunds.
- If no written notice of cancellation is received, no refund can be made.
- The University of Surrey reserves the right to cancel any event. In this case, the full fee will be refunded unless a mutually convenient transfer can be arranged. Details of event changes or cancellations are available by emailing the FEPS Short Courses Team.
- Delegates can make a provisional registration for a course by email. However bookings are only acknowledged formally once payment has been received.
- Substitutions from the same company may be made following consultation with the FEPS Short Courses Team.
- The University reserves the right to cancel any course on the grounds of insufficient numbers or for other reasons beyond our control. In this case the full fee will be refunded unless a mutually convenient transfer can be arranged.
- Registrations cannot be accepted without a valid purchase order, credit card payment or cheque.
- Proof of payment.
- Registrations must come with a valid purchase order, credit card payment or cheque.
Disclaimer
This online prospectus has been prepared and published in advance of the commencement of the course. The University of Surrey has used its reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content or additional costs) may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for a course with us. Read our full disclaimer.
Course location and contact details
Campus location
Stag HillThis course is based at Stag Hill campus. Stag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught.
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey GU2 7XH