Communications and Signal Processing MSc
Newcastle University
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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Newcastle University

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This MSc equips you with the theory and practice necessary to begin a career as a design or development engineer in communications and signal processing.OverviewThis is a unique degree. Youll benefit from our research strengths in communications, and digital signal processing.Course highlights include:all major disciplines in communications engineering and signal analysis methodologythe comprehensive treatment of advanced communication systems from theoretical and practical approachesinnovative ...Read more

This MSc equips you with the theory and practice necessary to begin a career as a design or development engineer in communications and signal processing.

Overview

This is a unique degree. You'll benefit from our research strengths in communications, and digital signal processing.

Course highlights include:

  • all major disciplines in communications engineering and signal analysis methodology
  • the comprehensive treatment of advanced communication systems from theoretical and practical approaches
  • innovative educational techniques designed to equip you with practical knowledge
  • design skills and research methodologies
  • you will develop transferable skills in research and knowledge acquisition

Our MSc Science Communication and Signal Processing degree is designed for both practising professionals and graduates in:

  • electrical and electronic engineering
  • computer engineering
  • mechanical engineering
  • physics
  • communications, information and control engineering
  • electronics
  • information and science technology

Graduate destinations

On completing the course, many students progress into employment as design and development engineers in telecommunications and digital signal processing areas or onto a higher research degree.

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CUG Subject Ranking
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25th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
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Entry requirements

A 2:2 BEng honours degree, or international equivalent, in: electrical and electronic engineering; computer engineering; mechanical engineering; physics; communications, information and control engineering; electronics; information and science technology.

Tuition fees

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£13,400 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£28,950 per year

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£28,950 per year

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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King’s Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
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