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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
14-SEP-26
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
Course description
This course delivers a thorough, methodical and wide-ranging education in communications, signal processing, and microwave engineering. It covers in-depth materials including digital communication, wireless communications, mobile networks, digital signal processing, communication networks, and optical communications. In addition, students can choose between course units that specialise in signal and image processing, or antennas and microwave systems engineering. Prior to your Summer break a preliminary study and outline of your dissertation project is completed, which is fully developed throughout the second year of the course. The year-long individual enhanced research provides great opportunities to develop advanced research skills and to explore in depth some of the topics discussed during the course.
The course is aimed at those with prior undergraduate level knowledge on communication and signal processing, wishing to enhance their skills to an advanced level for a rewarding career in related industries. Graduates are also capable to conduct PhD study in world leading research groups and contribute new ideas towards the advancement of technologies.
Career opportunities
On graduating you will be able to enter directly all areas of the modern communication and signal processing engineering industry, including the fast growing mobile and wireless technology sectors. You will also be prepared to begin PhD research programmes, which may lead to careers in research establishments and universities. This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Tuition fees
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£ 28,800per year
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University information
University of Manchester
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University League Table
28th
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Campus address
The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
13th out of 72 6
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Entry standards
/ Max 225158 70%16th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10094.0 94%9th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.09 77%39th
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