Postgraduate

Wireless and Quantum Communications (MSc)

Southampton, United Kingdom
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Engineering
Next intake
SEP 2027Starts in 10 months
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6About the same overall: PTE Academic 55, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo English Test 120, Oxford Test of English 136.

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Overview

Our MSc Wireless and Quantum Communications master's programme prepares you to become a capable wireless engineer. We'll help you build core areas of expertise, from understanding the fundamentals of wireless transmission, coding and signal processing, to building wireless transceivers and designing intelligent wireless networks. We are the top-ranked university for Telecommunication Engineering in Europe (ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2017-2020). Wireless communication has had an enormous social impact on our civilisation, and the need for wireless engineers with advanced skills will continue to grow as our world becomes more connected. Future wireless networks will have to intelligently manage a massive number of 'Internet of Things (IoT)' devices in a highly complex environment and in real-time. This programme will prepare you to become a proficient wireless engineer with in-depth knowledge and the ability to apply it. You'll gain an advanced understanding of

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2:1 degree in communication engineering, electronic engineering, electrical engineering or a closely related subject. You must also have a 2:1 in the following: advanced maths, such as: advanced mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematical analysis, engineering mathematics, mathematics for electrical and electronic engineers or pure mathematics signal processing communication principles (communication engineering or wireless communications) probability theory Find the equivalent international qualifications for your country. This programme accepts applicants who have studied at a Tier A, B or C institution. View acceptable grades from Chinese universities. If English is not your first language, you must show that you can use English to the level we require. Visit our English language pages to find out which qualifications we accept and how you can meet our requirements. If you are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you must get at least the following scores: 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 If you do not meet the English language requirements through a test or qualification, you may be able to meet them by completing one of our pre-sessional English programmes before you start your course. If you don’t meet direct entry requirements, you can apply to complete a Pre-Master's programme through our partnership with OnCampus. You'll progress to your chosen course after successfully completing the programme. Find out more about Pre-Master's programmes for international students. Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course. Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

Fees

International students: GBP 36,800 per year

UK students: GBP 14,000 per year

Start dates

September 2027

Application deadline

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

Campus

  • Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom

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80 countries

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

To apply, you will usually need a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution. Depending on which course you apply for, your minimum grade requirement will be a: first class degree equivalent, with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.6 or more; UK 2:1 degree equivalent, with a GPA of at least 3.2 but less than 3.6; UK 2:2 degree equivalent, with a GPA of at least 2.8 but less than 3.2; If you miss your requirement by 0.2 grade points or less you might still be eligible to apply if you attended a particularly prestigious university. If this is the case, submit a question to the International Team with details of your GPA and the course you want to apply for.

English language

Each course has its own English language proficiency requirement, expressed as an English language band (A to I) and its International English Language Testing System (IELTS) equivalent

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Scholarships at University of Southampton

29 for this level
  • Biological Sciences Global Impact Scholarship
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Environmental and Life Sciences Global Impact ScholarshipGBP 5,000
  • Geography and Environmental Science Global Impact Scholarship

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TuitionGBP 36,800
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 52,186

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