Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering (MSc) at Cardiff University

About

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.

Flexible course

This degree programme is available on a one-year full-time basis or on a three-year part-time basis.

Research project

Students will complete a major individual research project where they will apply project-specific engineering principles.

Strong research focus

You will learn in a research-led teaching institution, with the opportunity to undertake your project in a successful, research-based environment with access to high-quality facilities to support your work.

Engaging culture

There is an open and engaging culture between our students and our research-active staff, who are actively involved in the design and delivery of this course.

Professional accreditation

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 fully meet the CEng registration educational requirements.

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 within industry or academic research.

More specifically, the programme aims to:

Develop expertise in new and evolving areas of microwave engineering including mobile communications and medical applications of microwaves.
Focus on areas including advanced computer aided design (CAD), measurement and characterisation and communication systems engineering.
Cover laboratory work and advanced engineering management alongside modules in radio frequency engineering, advanced fabrication and test, advanced communication systems and non-linear RF design and concepts.
Provide you with expertise in the areas of micro and nano-technology and optoelectronics.

Accreditations

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Career

Career prospects

Career prospects are generally excellent with graduating students following paths either into research or related industry.

If you are interested in working in industry, many of our graduating MSc students achieve excellent employment opportunities in organisations including Infineon, Huawei, Cambridge Silicon Radio, Vodafone and International Rectifier.

In terms of research, Cardiff University has many electrical, electronic and microwave related research areas that require PhD students, and this MSc will provide you with an excellent platform if this is your chosen career path.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,450

Application Fee

GBP

Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering (MSc)

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

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