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Communications Engineering (Including Year Abroad) - BEng (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

It's hard to imagine a world without mobile networks, the internet, radio, or audio-visual appliances. Bringing together knowledge from both electrical engineering and computer science, communications engineers drive these communications systems which are so fundamental to the modern world we can now easily make international calls, Skype our friends, and even communicate with satellites orbiting the planet. How could you influence what happens next?You study a wide range of topics in communications, including:- radio frequency circuits and systems- the transmission of digital signals over analogue links- the transfer of audio-visual informationOur School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today's communications engineers are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. We are home to many of the world's top engineers, and our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence.You also cover traditional topics in electronics including signal processing, circuit design, processors and software.You graduate prepared to move into relevant roles across almost every industry.


Programming at Essex

Teaching someone to programme is about opening a door. In your first year, you will be introduced to programming using C. We assess your ability to think in a programmatic way during the first week of term, and if you need additional support we offer classes to boost your programming skills and confidence.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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The careers team offers dedicated international careers advice and support throughout your studies and after graduation.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    General Engineering

    29th out of 32

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    107 49%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    18th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    9th

    18

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