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Degree awarded: MSc

Duration: 12 months full time

Entry requirements:

The standard academic entry requirements for a Masters course will be a minimum of an upper second class UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in an electrical and electronic engineering discipline.

Applicants should have previously studied communication engineering fundamentals and also have good programming skills (ie C++, Java, MATLAB).

                                            

Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2013, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • MSc (full-time)
    UK/EU students (per annum): £7,200
    International students (per annum): £17,500

The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees. Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.

Related website: www.manchester.ac.uk/eee

Academic department: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Contact email: pgt-eee@manchester.ac.uk

Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 306 4701

How to apply: Apply online        Detailed Course Information:   Visit the MSc home page

Course options

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Course description

This course provides an up-to-date view of communication and telecommunication engineering from a systems level through to implementation using Microwave, Optical and Semi-Conductor Devices. Emphasis is placed on mobile communications, networks and wireless technologies.

The course is aimed at those with some previous undergraduate knowledge of communication engineering topics, wishing to enhance their skills to an advanced level compatible with a career in the communications industry. The course also serves as an excellent introduction and training for further research leading to the degree of PhD.

Course unit details

The syllabus aims to provide equal emphasis to both microwave and digital techniques. The first semester contains mainly foundation material and most of the lab sessions. In the second semester, you study six advance topics in greater depth and also perform a feasibility study for your dissertation project. The final four months of the programme are devoted to this dissertation project. Projects with industrial involvement are encouraged. Typical course units include Digital Communications, Analogue Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Microwave, Antennas and Propagation, Codes, Sequences and Cryptography, Communication Networks and Mobile Communications. First semester course work is examined in January the second semester work is examined in May. Course work marks also contribute to the final assessment. To graduate you need to pass an examination and also a dissertation phase.

Full entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview:

The standard academic entry requirements for a Masters course will be a minimum of an upper second class UK honours degree, or international equivalent, in an electrical and electronic engineering discipline.

Applicants should have previously studied communication engineering fundamentals and also have good programming skills (ie C++, Java, MATLAB).

                                            

English language:

You will need to be able to demonstrate competency in the English language and if do not already possess a recognised English Language qualification will need to take a test such as:

  • IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no sub-test of less than 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT score of 90 overall with no sub-test of less than 22
  • Pearson PTE score of 59 overall with no sub-test of less than 51
  • Cambridge CPE grade C

Some English language test results are only valid for two years. Your English language test report must be valid on the start date of your course.

If you do not currently have an English Language qualification at the required level then it may be possible to arrange a pre-sessional course, the duration of which will depend on your current English language qualification. For more information on the pre-sessional English language courses please visit the University Language Centre website.

Other international entry requirements:

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see entry requirements from your country.

                                                              

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry.  In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved.  We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through clearing you are required to meet the clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and clearing the places will be subject to availability.

Disability support

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Support Office. Email: disability@manchester.ac.uk

Career opportunities

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

Academic department

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Academic department overview

See: About the School.

Contact details

Contact name: Rachel Hicklin

Telephone: +44 (0)161 306 4701

Facsimile: +44 (0)161 306 4644

Email: pgt-eee@manchester.ac.uk

Website: www.manchester.ac.uk/eee