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MSc (Eng) Communications and Signal Processing at University of Leeds

University of Leeds, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A one-year accredited MSc giving a grounding in digital signal processing, wireless and optical communications, network security and FPGAs. Students complete an individual research project in the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

Department: School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering  |  Duration: 12 months full time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Modern Industry Practice, Wireless Communications Systems Design, Digital Signal Processing, Cellular Mobile Communication Systems, Optical Communications Networks, Data Communications and Network Security, Programming and an MSc Individual Project.

Career pathways

Technical roles across optical networking, DSP design and implementation, cellular mobile, RF planning, broadband systems and communications research and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in electronic and electrical engineering, communications engineering, telecommunications engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics or a related subject with mathematical and technical content; applicants will normally have passed modules including communications and signal processing. Applicants with a 2:2 in these subjects, or relevant work experience or professional qualifications, are encouraged to apply but an offer is not guaranteed. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 (international) and 10 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,700 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,800 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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