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MRes Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An MRes in the School of Engineering covering evolving areas of microwave engineering including mobile communications and medical applications of microwaves, with advanced computer-aided design, measurement and characterisation. Students may exit with a Postgraduate Certificate instead of completing the research project.

Department: School of Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules in radio frequency engineering, advanced fabrication and test, commercialising innovation and non-linear RF design and concepts, followed by an independent project in an intensive research stage.

Career pathways

Preparation for industry or academic research careers and for PhD studentships.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An upper second class honours degree in electrical or electronic engineering or a similar field from a good UK university or acceptable alternative international degree. Applicants with a good 2:2 or acceptable alternative, or relevant industrial experience, receive individual consideration. Applicants must demonstrate understanding or experience in electromagnetic concepts relevant to microwave engineering and of basic nonlinear devices such as transistors and diodes. English language for non-native speakers: IELTS 6.5.

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year

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