MSc Multimedia Telecommunications
The MSc Multimedia Telecommunications programme aims to provide you with an understanding of the technical characteristics of wireless systems and artificial intelligence technologies.
September 2025
Full time
18 months
Suzhou
This programme leads to a University of Liverpool degree which is recognised by Ministry of Education, China.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the MSc Multimedia Communications, you will have:
- an advanced understanding of cutting-edge technologies, giving you a competitive edge in the job market
- the ability to work in complex professional environments and find innovative solutions for technical problems
Students will learn both cutting-edge artificial intelligence and telecommunication technologies, giving them industry-ready skills that are very attractive to companies in the tech marketplace. For more information please contact：?Dongyao.Jia@gdsqbz.com
Dongyao Jia
Programme director
Modules
*Programme modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. XJTLU students are advised to log in to the e-Bridge Portal to view the effectuated module structure.
Semester 1
Data Communication and Communication Networks
Image and Video Processing
Deep Learning in Computer Vision
Semester 2
Advanced Signal Processing
Multimedia Communications
Coding and Cryptography
Semester 3
MSc Dissertation Project
Semester 1
Advanced Pattern Recognition
Reinforcement Learning
Semester 2
Mobile Communications
Data Mining and Machine Learning
The university offers a broad range of activities aiming to enrich master students’ theoretical and experiential learning and professional development. Trainings, workshops and seminars, covering varieties of themes and topics, both generic and subject-specific, are often offered at both university and school/department levels. You may also be provided with opportunities to work as a teaching assistant, research assistant, or intern at XJTLU. Depending on the programme, field trips and company visits may be organized, and invited talks may be given by the industrial experts and professionals. Such activities will not only support you in your programme study, but also develop your personal and professional skills and enhance your overall employability.
The Multimedia Telecommunication engineering programme has an excellent team of professors and technicians, well-equipped labs and high quality equipment. With a good mix of academic theory and real-world application, students master communication engineering and visual engineering to prepare them for industry.
Ce Sun
Student, MSc Multimedia Telecommunications
Careers
Graduates from this programme are well prepared to pursue careers in the fields of image and video communications, artificial intelligence and computer vision. Graduates go on to find employment in roles such as multimedia systems engineer, artificial intelligence developer, multimedia system and information technology consultant, mobile projects manager, wireless and mobile communication consultant, and in a range of leadership positions in the multimedia and communications industry.
Overview
In the era of ubiquitous intelligent connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly reshaping societal and industrial landscapes.
The Master’s programme in Multimedia Telecommunications is dedicated to cultivating next-generation leaders capable of breaking through key technological bottlenecks in ultra-high-speed wireless networks and immersive multimedia services. Through their studies, students will master the core competencies required to shape the future of communication ecosystems.
This programme focuses on core technologies in multimedia and wireless communications, systematically cultivating expertise in 4G/5G/6G network architectures, multimedia coding, and transmission. The curriculum deeply integrates AI technologies—including deep learning, computer vision, and image/video processing—to enhance multimedia communication systems. Graduates equipped with dual competencies in “communications + AI” will be positioned to lead innovation in this technologically driven and rapidly evolving era.
Why study Multimedia Telecommunications at XJTLU?