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Wireless Communications and Signal Processing (Taught)
- MS
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Postgraduate
- Clifton Campus
Course summary
This MSc covers a range of advanced topics related to wireless communications and communications-related signal processing, including associated enabling technologies. It provides an excellent opportunity for you to develop the skills required for careers in some of the most dynamic fields in wireless communications.
This programme builds on the internationally recognised research strengths of the Communications Systems and Networks group within the Smart Internet Lab. This group conducts pioneering research in a number of key fundamental and experimental work areas, including spatial channel measurements and predictions, information theory, advanced wireless access (cellular and WLAN) and RF technologies. The group has well-equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art test and measurement equipment and first-class computational facilities.
This MSc provides in-depth training in design, analysis and management skills relevant to the theory and practice of the wireless communications industry.
Assessment method
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate/admissions-statements/2025/msc-wireless-communications-signal-processing.pdf
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
How to apply
International applicants
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for postgraduate study. If you study or have studied at a university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualifications, scholarships and education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in:
Communications Engineering
Computer Networks
Computer Science and Technologies
Computer Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering with Management
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
Other Engineering degrees might be considered where a UK minimum score of 60% (or international equivalent) is achieved in five modules from the following units:
Analog Electronic Circuits
Communication networks
Computer programming
Digital Electronics Circuits
Digital Signal Processing
Electronic circuits
Electromagnetic fields and waves
High frequency electronic circuits
Image processing
Internet Technology
Microelectronics
Microprocessors
Microwave Technology
Optical communication
Optics
Principles of Communications
Programming languages
Semiconductor devices
Signals and Systems.
If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.
If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications:
evidence of significant, relevant work experience with a minimum of 6 months (full-time, or part-time equivalent) in an Engineering field
a relevant postgraduate qualification
Specific module requirements would still apply.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £18400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £18400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £18400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £18400 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £18400 | Year 1 |
| EU | £35800 | Year 1 |
| International | £35800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
For more information, please view the programme page on our website.
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Course contact details
Main PG contact
Email:choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0) 117 394 1649
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