Overview

Designed for ambitious students aiming for high-impact careers in global telecommunications, optical networks, and photonics, this Optical Communications and Signal Processing programme at University of Bristol combines advanced theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs, preparing you for a successful career in industry or research.

Career prospects

This programme gives you a world-class education in all aspects of current and future optical communication systems, along with associated signal processing technologies. It will prepare you for a diverse range of exciting careers, not only in communications but also in areas such as management consultancy, project management, finance and government.

Our graduates have gone on to have rewarding careers in some of the leading multinational communications companies: Huawei, China Telecom, Toshiba, China Mobile and Intel, for example. Some graduates follow a more research-orientated career path, with a number of students going on to study at PhD level.

Accreditation

This MSc is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Systems

Mobile Communications

Networking Protocol Principles

Optoelectronic Devices and Systems

Digital Filters and Spectral Analysis

Advanced Optoelectronic Devices

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communications Engineering View 43 other Masters in Communications Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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85

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67

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6.5

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General requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in:

Communications Engineering

Computer Networks

Computer Science and Technologies

Computer Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering with Management

Electronic System Engineering

Electronic and Information Engineering

Electronic Information Science and Technology

Electronic Science and Technology

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Information and Communications Technologies

Information Engineering

Microelectronic Engineering

Optical Engineering

Optical Information Science and Technologies

Physics

Telecommunications.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36900 GBP / year

≈ 36900 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

18900 GBP / year

≈ 18900 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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