Program Overview

MSc Communications and Signal Processing

Overview

The MSc Communications and Signal Processing is a 12-month full-time program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of communication and signal processing engineering fundamentals.

Entry Requirements

• We require an Upper Second Class Honours degree or international equivalent in an electronic and electrical engineering discipline.
• Applicants should have previously studied communication and signal processing engineering fundamentals.
• When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average with particular emphasis on relevant course units and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Application and Selection

• As there is high demand for this course, we operate a staged admissions process with selection deadlines throughout the year.
• Please see below for the staged admissions schedule.

Course Details

• The program is available full-time, with a duration of 12 months.
• The tuition fees for entry in the academic year beginning September 2025 are as follows:
  • MSc (full-time): £14,000 for UK students, £36,500 for international students.
• Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
• The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration, and computational costs during your studies.

Careers

• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of communication and signal processing engineering fundamentals, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities in the field.

Sustainable Development Goals

• The program aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • Goal 13: Climate action

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• The University of Manchester offers a number of postgraduate-taught scholarships and awards to outstanding UK and international students each year.
• The Manchester Masters Bursaries are aimed at widening access to master's courses by removing barriers to postgraduate education for students from underrepresented groups.

School/Faculty Overview

• The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding.
• Through dynamic research and teaching, we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way.
• Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration, we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative, and creative.