University of Sussex

MSc 5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems

University of Sussex

Course overview

The University of Sussex MSc 5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems programme will help new graduates or practising engineers to get educated with the latest advanced knowledge and practical skills in modern digital technologies. The curriculum focuses on the expanding fields of mobile communications, specifically 5G systems, and intelligent embedded systems. Graduates of this course are ready to work in sectors such as the Internet of Things (IoT), connected cars, smart cities, and robotics.

Academic staff of top research organisations, such as the 5G Research Centre, will teach the students, and the students will have access to a special MSc laboratory with the most recent expert equipment and software. Students’ progress will be assessed through written examinations, continuous evaluation of practical assignments and coursework, and a personal research project and dissertation.

Entry requirements

To be enrolled, candidates must submit a personal statement and provide appropriate academic or professional references. They may also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants require a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or higher. Your previous qualification should typically be in engineering; however, other numerate subjects such as mathematics, physics, or computing will also be considered.
  • Alternatively, professional qualifications or substantial relevant work experience of an equivalent standing may also be acceptable for entry onto the programme.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must score a minimum of 6.0 overall on the IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), or submit equivalent test scores.

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 work as:

  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Wireless Network Design Engineer
  • IoT Solutions Architect
  • Autonomous Vehicle Systems Engineer

Cost of study

For international students, the fee for the MSc 5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems at the University of Sussex is £26,995.

Admission

Students can apply for this course through the direct application system. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.

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