Be at the forefront of a sector vital for global economic growth. With our MSc course you’ll develop specialist knowledge of communications systems.
You’ll study a range of advanced specialist topics and have opportunities to work with industry. This accredited course will put you ahead in a competitive jobs market.
This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. The renewal of our accreditation takes us past a 40 year unbroken record of offering professional engineering qualifications.
Watch the video Transcript Title: Why Study MSc Communications Engineering? | University of Birmingham Duration: 01.13
[Wentao] My name is Wentao, and I'm studying Communications Engineering at Birmingham.
The reason I choose Communications at Birmingham is because I studied four years of Electronic Engineering, and I think Birmingham is a good city for me.
For me, it's very useful because I learn how to work with other people and how to organise my timetable.
I learn about radar systems, which for me is the key technology in communications engineering.
Computer networks and radar navigation are very close to my future career, so I chose communications engineering.
We were asked to design a radar system with programming and to do some signal processing in MetLab with some coding and programming.
So, I talk with my classmates in these labs.
I guess in the future I will become an engineer, maybe in years I will start my own business.
If you choose communication engineering, you will study these kind of amazing things to create a better future.
Since I graduated I have been working in product and development and technical support for global telecoms companies such as Nortel and IBM. The MSc was everything I was hoping for in being both challenging and interesting. It gave me an edge over other candidates at interview and helped open doors to the large global leaders in the telecoms industry.
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Course Structure The MSc is a 1 year full-time advanced course, comprising 180 credits, including core and optional modules. In your first two semesters, you'll study the core compulsory modules (60 credits) and select from a wide range of optional modules (60 credits) and a research project (60 credits) over the summer period.
You'll be taught through a combination of pre-recorded/live lectures, tutorials, and practical laboratory classes. you'll be assessed using a mix of coursework, individual or group work, and examination.
You'll complete three compulsory modules (20 credits each).
You'll continue with further taught courses, consisting of three 20-credit specialised optional modules (selected out of four available options).
You'll also start work on your individual research project and will be allocated an academic supervisor at the beginning of the term.
With guidance from your supervisor, you'll submit your project plan at the end of the term. There is an examination period during January.
This term is fully dedicated to your individual research project (60 credits). You'll implement your project as per your project plan. You'll integrate and apply knowledge from taught courses and conduct further research.
Regular meetings with your academic supervisor will track your progress, resulting in the submission of your project report at the end of the term. There is an examination period in May, with supplementary exams in August.
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To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
If you are unsure if you meet our entry requirements, you can also contact the admissions department to discuss whether your application would be considered.
English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
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