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PostgraduateCourse summary
Electronic and communication systems are used to produce, transmit, receive and process signals for information transfer in communications systems. The MSc in Electronic and Communication Engineering at The University of Huddersfield enables you to better understand these systems, giving you the confidence to thrive as a professional in this field. This course covers a range of design and development areas relevant to electronic systems and communication projects. This course will also help you learn the knowledge and skills required to design and develop systems for applications such as: • Wireless communications • Mobile-cellular communications • Electronics designs • Remote control • Instrumentation • Diagnostics • Monitoring. As a graduate from the postgraduate course, you could look forward to a career in electronic and communication engineering research, design and development in mobile telecommunications and satellite and aerospace industries, to name a few. Why study Electronic and Communication Engineering MSc at Huddersfield? Our Electronic and Communication Engineering MSc enables you to learn and grow as an engineering professional, developing your research, design and development skills for future work in the area of electronic and communication systems. A vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a friendly and diverse place from which to study as a postgraduate, offering lots of things to do and see. Top 3 Reasons to Study Electronic and Communication Engineering MSc at Huddersfield 1. Knowledge – Learn the latest knowledge and skills from our team of professional engineers and technicians with experience in the electronic and communication systems industry. 2. Boosted Career Prospects – 96.6% of our postgraduate students go on to work and/or further study within fifteen months of graduating.* 3. Progression - is possible to undertake highly focussed research. We offer flexible routes to PhD. *HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20, UK domiciled graduates, other activities excluded.
Modules
Our MSc in Electronic and Communication Engineering offers a wide range of modules across each year of the course, including many optional modules. Course modules include: • Digital Design • Communication Systems • Project and Finance Management • Wireless Communications for LANs, PANs and the IoT.
Assessment method
You will be taught via lectures, tutorials and laboratory practical sessions and demonstrations held in one of our well-equipped laboratories. Project work is frequently carried out using the same equipment and test rigs used for advanced research at the university. A variety of additional assessment strategies to test your ability to apply knowledge and skills is used. Whenever possible, you will be given individual feedback (written and/or verbal) on your progress and your completed coursework prior to formal assessment.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering Council
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in electronic engineering, computing or related disciplines or an equivalent professional qualification. * Other qualifications and/or experience that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at Honours degree standard may also be acceptable.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| England | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office (mailto:[email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH