Course summary
Our Communications Engineering Masters equips you for a rewarding career in a dynamic field that’s vital to global economic growth. Providing Masters-level specialist knowledge of the principles and advanced applications of communication systems, this programme prepares you perfectly for a career in the industry. The Communications Engineering MSc programme covers a wide range of topics in communication engineering and provides options from outside the core specialism. You will study core modules covering advanced specialist topics, plus cross-programme modules allowing you to specialise in your chosen area, along with an individual research project – which is sometimes undertaken in collaboration with industry. As well as acquiring specialist technical knowledge, you will develop generic skills such as: interpreting requirements and specifications to produce effective design solutions; making decisions on the basis of incomplete information; giving technical presentations, and working in a team. These are achieved through a combination of group and individual exercises. The course is designed for students with good mathematical skills.
Modules
Modules include: introductory module for communications, principles of communication systems, satellite, cellular and optical fibre communications, computer and communication networks, small embedded systems, embedded digital signal processing, individual project
Assessment method
Each module is assessed individually.
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements may apply for international students
Entry requirements
A 2:1 Honours degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a relevant subject. Industrial experience and CEng/IEng qualifications will also be taken into account. Applicants with a 2.2 with high grades in relevant modules will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that a gathered field admissions process is in place for applications from China for this programme
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit:
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT