Overview

The Communications and Signal Processing with Extended Research course from The University of Manchester 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 atennas and microwave systems engineering.

Career opportunities

On graduating you will be able to enter directly all areas of the modern communication and signal processing industry, including the fast growing mobile and wireless technology sectors. You will also be prepared to begin PhD research programmes, which may lead to the careers in research establishments and universities.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Antennas and RF Systems

Wireless Communications & Mobile Networks

Digital Communications Engineering

Applied Digital Signal Processing

Communication Systems and Signal Analysis

Extended Dissertation Project

Machine Learning and Optimisation Techniques

Digital Image Processing

Microwave Circuit Principles and Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies 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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90

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70

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Other requirements

General requirements

The program requires an Upper Second class honours degree or international equivalent, in an electronic and electrical engineering discipline. This is a competitive application process and preference will be given to applicants with grades above our minimum entry requirements.
Applicants should have previously studied communication and signal processing engineering fundamentals, and also have good programming skills (i.e. C++, Java, MATLAB).
To progress to the second year of this course, they usually require performance at distinction level. Students who do not meet the criteria to progress to the second year will instead graduate with the one-year Communications & Signal Processing MSc or an alternative appropriate qualification.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

≈ 36500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

14000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

MSc (full-time)

UK students (per annum): £14,000 year 1, £7,000 year 2
International, including EU, students (per annum): £36,500 year 1, £18,500 year 2

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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