Study MSc Communication Networks and Signal Processing at University of Bristol in the UK, Faculty of Science and Engineering
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MSc Communication Networks and Signal Processing

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What will I learn?

Unlock your future in one of the world’s fastest-evolving industries with our MSc in Communication Networks and Signal Processing at the University of Bristol. This intensive one-year programme is designed for ambitious graduates who want to become innovators in next-generation communication technologies, including 5G/6G wireless, high-speed optical networks, and quantum communications. Benefit from hands-on experience and cutting-edge research led by experts from the renowned Smart Internet Lab, Communications Systems and Networks, and Photonics and Quantum research groups. Our curriculum seamlessly blends theory and practical skills, preparing you for high-impact roles in industry and academia. Teaching is shaped by innovations, from research groups ranked among the global leaders, in photonics, high-performance networking, and 6G wireless systems. Through a substantial capstone project, you’ll have the chance to apply your learning to real-world challenges and build valuable professional connections. Whether you want to shape the future of global connectivity, develop advanced signal processing solutions, or pursue ground-breaking research, this MSc will give you the technical expertise and industry insight to thrive. Join a diverse, international cohort in the vibrant city of Bristol, and take the next step towards a rewarding career in communications engineering.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£36,900.00 (US$ 47,654) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Clifton Campus

Beacon House Queens Road,

Bristol,

BS8 1QU, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£36,900.00 (US$ 47,654) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Clifton Campus

Beacon House Queens Road,

Bristol,

BS8 1QU, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an 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, Optoelectronic Information Science and Technologies, or Telecommunications. Other Engineering degrees might be considered where a UK minimum score of 60% or an international equivalent is achieved in 3 modules from the following units: Analog Electronic Circuits, Communication networks, Computer programming, Digital Electronics Circuits, Digital Signal Processing, Electronic circuits, Electromagnetic fields and waves, High frequency electronic circuits, Image processing, Internet Technology, Microelectronics, Microprocessors, Microwave Technology, Optical communication, Optics, Principles of Communications, Programming languages, Semiconductor devices, or Signals and Systems. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer; this offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree, and specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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