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PostgraduateMSc

Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£12,450Per Year (Home)
£12,450Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Cardiff University, the MSc Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This degree aims to produce specialists with essential expertise in electronic and microwave engineering, and to develop an awareness of the rapidly growing application space for these technologies. This course aims to provide you with key, advanced level knowledge and skills that will allow you to succeed in the rapidly growing wireless and microwave communication industry. You will also develop research skills and other related abilities, enhancing your general engineering competency, employability, and providing you with an excellent platform for career development, whether that be ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced RF and Microwave Engineering
Wireless Communication Systems Design
Computer Aided Design for Microwave Devices
Radio Frequency Circuit Design and Analysis
Measurement and Characterisation Techniques
Non-linear RF Phenomena and Modelling
Research Methods and Professional Practice
MSc Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject such as communication engineering, communication technology, electrical or electronic engineering or wireless engineering

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£12,450

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Scholarships available for eligible students

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
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About Cardiff University

Cardiff University offers Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#181QS World
#27UK Ranking
31,505+Students
164+Courses
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