Communications and Signal Processing

Entry requirements

A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class (2:1) honours degree, or better in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics. Applicants with a good lower second-class (2:2) honours degree and who can demonstrate specific competence in communications theory or practice will also be considered and should not be deterred from applying.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Digital signal processing (DSP) is at the core of the communications revolution. Research is constantly being carried out to develop new DSP algorithms, allowing mobile broadband services, ‘Internet of Things’ applications and other technologies to be delivered to a growing number of users.

This programme will give you a thorough understanding of different aspects of DSP and as it relates to the communications landscape, as well as specialist knowledge from your choice of optional modules.
Our DSP lab will give you hands-on experience using the DSP technology that can be found in computers, cellular phones, GPS and other technologies, and you’ll learn from expert researchers at the forefront of their fields.

You’ll also benefit from specialist industrial lectures, allowing you to relate the theoretical and design aspects of communications and signal processing to practical problems and real-world constraints.

Information for international students

Students from outside the EU are guaranteed a place in University accommodation if they are accepted on the course and apply for accommodation before the deadline. If English is not your first language, you will need a recognised English Language qualification, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL.

Qualification and course duration

MSc(Eng)