MSc Communications Engineering

The Communications Engineering MSc at the University of Birmingham is a one-year course designed to provide specialist knowledge and training in advanced technologies used in the communications networks of key industries. The course encourages students to explore both existing technologies and new methods in the field of communications engineering. Course Content: The MSc programme includes 180 credits. 120 of these credits are from taught modules and comprise a mixture of lectures, tutorials, and lab work. The remaining 60 credits are obtained through a research project which is carried out over the summer period. Key Modules: Students will study various modules such as Optical Communication Systems and Networks; Coding and Cryptography; DSP Applications and ARM Processor Practical; System on Chip and Integrated Systems Design; RF Circuits and Sub-systems; Wireless and Mobile Communications.Future Careers: Graduates of the MSc Communications Engineering find employment in industries such as mobile and satellite communications, data communications, computer networking, multimedia applications and broadcasting.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page%20over%20the%20summer%20period).