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PostgraduateMSc (Res)

Communication Systems

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,300Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Lancaster University, the MSc (Res) Communication Systems provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Communication Systems MSc by Research programme can be tailored to your individual research needs. You will first take an induction module leading to the production of a learning contract with a research supervisor and subsequently develop a research proposal that forms the basis of the rest of your study. You will then progress to a period of independent research project-work and complete a project dissertation. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Communication Theory
Research Methods in Engineering
Signal Processing and Modulation
Wireless Network Systems
Research Proposal Development
Independent Research Project
Communication Systems Dissertation
Professional Practice in Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,300

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£24,300

Home Student Fee

£12,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
5%Studying
13%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
79%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Communication Systems as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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