MSc Intelligent Communication Systems and Networks

This Master's course combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) with innovative approaches to communication. It allows students to choose how they learn, giving them basic knowledge and special skills in areas like AI-powered networks, wireless systems, online safety, and smart communication. The University of Surrey is known worldwide for its work on future connections, especially with its 5G/6G Innovation Centre. This course is also approved by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

The course covers key subjects such as Machine Learning for Communications, how Wireless Communication works, and planning and managing Networks. Students can also pick extra subjects to focus on. During the summer, students will do a big project full-time, starting some parts of it part-time earlier. Students will also get to use great facilities like computer labs and special computer rooms.

The University of Surrey has a friendly campus and is known for giving excellent education in many different subjects. It has modern facilities, like the famous 5G/6G Innovation Centre, which gives students access to advanced tools for their learning.

The university offers a wide choice of other courses in fields like engineering, business, and the arts, as well as the Master's programme in Intelligent Communication Systems and Networks we have discussed. The university's main goal is to get students ready for good jobs and to help them grow as individuals.

Applicants need to send a personal statement explaining why they want to study this course and share other details about their education. They also need a suitable reference from a teacher or an employer. Applicants can choose to upload their CV with their application to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in communication engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, electronic engineering, information and communication technologies, physics or telecommunication engineering, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.5 overall in IELTS (with 5.5 in each section) or submit equivalent SELT test scores.

The tuition fee for International students is £25,900.

The University of Surrey provides scholarships and financial benefits designed to assist international students with their studies. These offerings aim to make pursuing a degree more accessible for students from around the world. One of these for postgraduate students is the International Excellence Award, which can offer a £5,000 fee waiver for those starting a Master's degree in September, with decisions based on academic merit and assessed by a scholarship panel.

Additionally, the university also provides an Early Payment Discount, an automatic £2,000 award for self-funded international students who pay their deposit within a specific timeframe after receiving an offer. For alumni, discounts may be available if they choose to continue their education at Surrey. While specific scholarships can vary, the university advises all prospective international students to check their dedicated scholarships pages on the official website for the most current information, including eligibility criteria and application deadlines, as some scholarships are application-based while others are awarded automatically.

Graduates of the MSc Intelligent Communication Systems and Networks programme are well-prepared for high-demand roles in the telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and networking sectors. Potential career paths include:

• AI Engineer (for Communications)
• Network Architect
• Wireless Systems Engineer
• Telecommunications Engineer
• Cybersecurity Analyst (Networking focus)

Interested applicants can apply for this course directly through the University of Surrey's online form or contact AHZ's trained counsellors for more information.