MSc Communication Networks and Signal Processing at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Communication networks and signal processing are at the heart of the modern digital world. Wired, wireless, and optical communication systems enable network services and infrastructure we rely on every day, from mobile connectivity and cloud platforms to intelligent transport, immersive media and future AI-driven systems. This programme is designed for graduates in electronic engineering, communications engineering, computer networks, computer science, physics, optical engineering or related subjects who want to build advanced expertise across communication networks, signal processing and future digital infrastructure.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering | Duration: One year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme comprises six core units, followed by a substantial capstone project that starts after the second term and completes during the summer. The project will allow you to showcase the competencies of an engineer in your chosen discipline. You will bring together everything you have learned during the taught component of your MSc studies, working on a challenging real-world problem in a team of engineers.

Career pathways

This MSc prepares you for technical and professional roles across the communications, networks and digital infrastructure sectors. Graduates may pursue careers in mobile and fixed networks, optical communications, wireless systems, satellite communications, signal processing, IoT, systems engineering, technology consulting, project management, and research and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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 Telecommunications. English language: profile level E.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,600 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 38,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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