Nottingham Trent University

MSc Electronic Communications Engineering

Nottingham Trent University

Course overview

The MSc Electronic Communications Engineering at Nottingham Trent University is a one-year full-time programme that focuses on modern technologies in wireless systems, signal processing, embedded systems, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The course emphasises research-informed teaching and includes a major individual or industrial project.

Students learn through a blend of lectures, workshops, and independent study, while modules such as Advanced Digital Signal Processing, Wireless Communications, Cellular Networks and Internet of Things, and Embedded Systems are taught, to equip them with hands-on technical skills.

Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and exams, providing practical experience with real industry partners, with access to advanced facilities, including drone labs, a wind tunnel, and a robotics test arena.

Entry requirements

For the MSc Electronic Communications Engineering at Nottingham Trent University, Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants will need at least a minimum second-class upper degree (minimum 2:1) or equivalent in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline.

English Language requirements:

  • An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent accepted test).
  • TOEFL iBT Overall score of 72 with at least 18 in Reading, 17 Listening, 20 Speaking, 17 Writing.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic score of 62 (with no less than 59 in any element).

Scholarships

  • Bangladesh High Achievers Award

    We are pleased to offer up to £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Bangladeshi students.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarships

    Nottingham Law School is delighted to offer a number of competitive professional courses scholarships that are worth up to half the value of your tuition fee.

  • Women in Computer Science

    50% of tuition fee

    Up to 50% of fees

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Electronic Communications Engineering from Nottingham Trent University can progress into roles such as:

  • Electronics Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Systems Design Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Developer

Cost of study

International students applying for the MSc Electronic Communications Engineering at Nottingham Trent University will pay a tuition fee of £18,300 for the first year of full-time study. This fee is subject to change each academic year as part of the university’s annual review process.

Admission

To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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