AI-Based Communication Networks

Entry requirements

Visit our website for information on entry requirements.

Months of entry

October

Course content

What is the MSc AI-Based Communication Networks?

The MSc AI-Based Communication Networks is a one- or two-year degree studied at our Colchester Campus.

You’ll develop expertise of the networks and systems that will form the future of modern life.

Why this course

The MSc AI-Based Communication Networks teaches you the fundamentals of how signals are acquired, processed and transmitted over electronic, optical and radio media. You’ll explore modern digital transmission, wireless communications and networked systems, as well as how to secure them.

You’ll learn in one of history’s leading electronics departments with major breakthroughs – including inventing the world's first telephone-based system for deaf people to communicate with each other in 1981.

You’ll graduate with the confidence and ability to develop and optimise a range of communication systems and networks across industries.

Who should apply

• network and communications specialists
• Graduates interested in how the modern computing and technology landscapes develop
• Those wanting to in innovating new communication networks
• People who get to the heart of how things work

What you’ll learn

• Fundamentals: Grasp the essentials of electronic communications
• Design: Explore the architecture and services of modern and emerging networks
• Programming: Master programming for machines and data scientists
• Professional practice: Gain the research and business skills needed for your professional career
• Specialise: Tailor your degree to your choice of optional modules

learning experience

• Expert teaching: Learn from leading researchers revolutionising industries such as agriculture and healthcare
• Specialist facilities: Access 24/7 computing labs with a range of programming software and specialist facilities for brain-computer interfaces, intelligent environments and more

Careers and outcomes

An MSc AI-Based Communication Networks degree prepares you for diverse careers in:

• Telecommunications: Fiber optics, wireless networks, satellite communications
• Engineering: Design, development, research, diagnostics, manufacture
• IT: Software, hardware, systems integration, network security
• Business: Consultancy, patent law

Employers of graduates from this course

Graduates from this course have progressed to roles in national and international organisations, including:

• Elitecore Technologies Ltd
• Juniper Networks
• Cisco Systems
• Incendio Technologies

Information for international students

Entry requirements - You can find international entry requirements for most countries on our webpage www.essex.ac.uk/international. If your country is not listed, please contact Postgraduate Admissions at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

Pre-sessional English Language courses -
If you need to improve your English language skills before joining your main degree course, we offer pre-sessional English courses on our campuses in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways. To learn more, please visit www.essex.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional.

Funding -
You can explore scholarship opportunities for your country at www.essex.ac.uk/international or view our university-wide scholarships at www.essex.ac.uk/scholarships.

Fees and funding

There are a wide range of funding options for postgraduate study, including scholarships, bursaries and alumni discounts. You can check your eligibility at https://www.essex.ac.uk/postgraduate/masters/fees-and-funding.