MSc Communications and Signal Processing with Extended Research

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

• Digital Communications Engineering
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing
• Introduction to Communication and Signal Analysis
• Networks and Internet of Things
• Optical Communication Systems and Networks
• Extended Dissertation Project
• 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 programming skills (i.e. C++, Java, MATLAB).
 

To progress to the second year of this course, we usually require performance at distinction level. Students who do not meet the criteria to progress to the second year will instead graduate with the one-year Communications & Signal Processing MSc or an alternative appropriate qualification.
 

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.
 

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.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2022, the tuition fees are as follows:
 

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £12,500 year 1, £6,000 year 2
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £28,000 year 1, £14,00 year 2

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