MSc Communications and Signal Processing

at University of Manchester

Course unit list

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Dissertation
• Digital Communications Engineering
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing
• Introduction to Communication and Signal Analysis
• Networks and Internet of Things
• Optical Communication Systems and Networks
• Antennas and RF Systems
• Machine Learning and Optimisation Techniques
• Digital Image Processing
• Wireless Communications & Mobile Networks

Academic entry qualification overview
 

We require an Upper Second Class Honours degree or international equivalent in an electronic and electrical engineering discipline. This is a competitive application process and preference will be given to applicants with grades above our minimum entry requirements.
 

Applicants should have previously studied communication and signal processing engineering fundamentals, and also have good programing skills (i.e. C++, Java, MATLAB).
 

When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average with particular emphasis on relevant course units and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
 

As there is high demand for this course, we operate a staged admissions process with selection deadlines throughout the year. If we make you an offer, you will have 8 weeks to accept it.
 

English language
 

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency.  The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:

• IELTS at least 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5, or;

• TOEFL iBT : at least 100 overall with no subtest below 25. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.

• Pearson PTE (UKVI) : at least 76 overall with no subtest below 70.

• An acceptable equivalent qualification.
   

Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.
 

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'.
 

Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept,

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £12,500
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £28,000

On graduating you will be able to enter directly all areas of the modern communication and signal processing engineering industry, including the fast growing mobile and wireless technology sectors. You will also be prepared to begin PhD research programmes, which may lead to careers in research establishments and universities.