Communications and Information Engineering (Taught)

Develop the technical expertise and practical experience required by today’s communication and information engineering industries.

This course is accredited by the IET and InstMC. More information is available on the School of Engineering website

Course overview
Our MSc in Communications and Information Engineering allows students to gain an in- depth understanding of the theoretic underpinnings alongside the physical-layer aspects of wireless and optional communication systems.

You’ll cover developments in wireless network architectures and deployment (such as 4G/5G/6G communication systems) and have the opportunity to study digital multimedia storage and communication technologies, data analytics and data mining in terms of algorithms and goals in real-world problems. Cross-discipline options from the Department of Computer Science offer key insights into approaches for dealing with the explosion in data collected in modern society (‘Big Data’).

After graduation you’ll be well equipped for employment opportunities in modern information and communication engineering, which is currently undergoing a revolution. Recent graduates from the course occupy positions in a variety of industries in the UK and worldwide, including core network provision, logistics, software support and data communication equipment/services, as well as banking, oil and gas, and fashion. The course is also the perfect platform for progression to a PhD.

This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.