Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering MSc
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    Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering MSc

    University of Nottingham
    University of Nottingham
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Nottingham
    University Rank:#109
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    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 43,850 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering MSc

    About

    Course overview

    This 12 month MSc in Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering allows for study of a variety of topics including:

    • Digital signal processing
    • Electronic design
    • Communications
    • Software engineering

    The course delivers understanding of the art of electronic engineering and an in-depth study of topics covering modern technology for electronic engineering and communication systems.

    Our objective is to help you develop the confidence to work as a professional, at ease with the conventions of the discipline, and ready to tackle any area of research in electronic engineering.

    Key facts

    • Students will gain experience of the type of problems encountered by academic and industrial researchers.
    • This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

    If you are interested in a two year MSc programme you may want to consider the Advanced Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Extended Research MSc.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    MSc

    Undergraduate degree2:1 or equivalent grade in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related discipline. Applicants are expected to have covered modules such as Circuits, Computer Engineering, Signal/Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Communication or related key technical modules.
    International and EU equivalentsWe accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

    For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.
    IELTS6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
    English language requirementsAs well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

    Meeting our English language requirements

    If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

    If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

    For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance

    Visa restrictions

    International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    We accept a variety of English language tests and qualifications. The;International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test is one of the most common. The IELTS test includes grades in listening, reading, writing and speaking, plus an overall grade. IELTS requirements for each of our courses are listed in our;course listings.

    We also accept Pearson Test of English (PTE) and TOEFL (IBT) test certificates. Check the table below against the IELTS requirement listed in our course listings to see what grade you will need. You can also;meet our entry requirements through a;presessional English course;with our Centre for English Language Education (CELE).

    Career

    Careers

    We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students.

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Graduate destinations

    Career destinations for our graduates in the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering include:

    • IT business analysts
    • Systems designers
    • Programmers
    • Software development professionals
    • Production technicians
    • Electrical engineers and engineering professionals

    Career progression

    93.1% of postgraduates from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average starting salary was £35,766.*

    * HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020/21-2022/23.

    The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

    This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    43,850 / year(s)

    Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering MSc

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Nottingham

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