MSc by Research Telecommunication Systems at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MSc by Research in Telecommunication Systems is a research-based master's degree at Bay Campus in a department with strengths in power semiconductor technology and devices, power electronics, nanotechnology and biometrics, and numerical modelling of micro and nanoelectronic devices.

Faculty: School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering | Department: Electronic and Electrical Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time | Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students undertake an individual research project supervised by an academic, with a research plan developed in the early stages and written up as a thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or non-UK equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a similar relevant engineering or science discipline. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component, or a recognised equivalent. Non-UK applicants require ATAS clearance. One reference is required. Admissions decisions may also consider the research synopsis or proposal, interview performance, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc by Research tuition, year 1, October 2026 to July 2027 start. Later years rise by 3%. Source

Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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