University of Sussex

MSc 5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems

University of Sussex

Course overview

The MSc 5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems (with an industrial placement year) at the University of Sussex is a master’s degree for graduates who want to build advanced skills in mobile communications, intelligent hardware, and embedded systems. This course teaches students how modern wireless networks like the 5G network work, how connected devices communicate, and how to design embedded technology used in robotics, smart machines, wearable tech, and the internet of things. Students learn both theory and practical skills in modern labs, using real hardware and software tools.

 

The industrial placement year gives supervised work experience in a company so students can apply what they learn in real projects, build professional connections, and strengthen their CV. This MSc runs full-time over two years with the second year spent on an industrial placement. Alongside these, students complete an MSc individual project that lets them explore a specialised topic in depth. Students learn through lectures, practical laboratory sessions, and independent research. They practise solving real engineering problems using industry-standard tools. Assessments include written reports, technical assignments, laboratory work, case studies, presentations, and the final project.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

 

  • Applicants normally need a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above in engineering or a numerate subject such as mathematics, computing, or physics.

  • Qualifications in other fields with strong quantitative content or equivalent professional experience may also be considered.

 

English Proficiency:

 

  • International applicants must meet English language requirements such as IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in History

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chancellor's Masters Scholarship

    £3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.

  • Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc

    £12,550 fee waiver

    Up to £12,550

  • John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • MBA Impact Scholarship

    £2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £2,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)

  • Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £5,000

  • Stuart Hall Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sussex Alumni Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.

    Up to £2,000

  • The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MSc 5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems (with an industrial placement year) from the University of Sussex can work as:

  • Telecommunications Engineer 

  • Embedded Systems Engineer 

  • IoT Systems Developer 

  • Wireless Network Specialist 

  • Mobile Communications Consultant 

Cost of study

For the 2026/27 entry year, the annual tuition fee to study  MSc 5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems (with an industrial placement year) in the University of Sussex is £32,400 for international students. Fees may vary slightly year to year based on university policy.

Admission

Applications to the University of Sussex MSc 5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems (with an industrial placement year) course are made through the university’s online postgraduate application portal. You can reach out to our experienced counsellors at AHZ for assistance.

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