Overview

Whether you want to shape the future of global connectivity, develop advanced signal processing solutions, or pursue ground-breaking research, this Communication Networks and Signal Processing programme from University of Bristol will give you the technical expertise and industry insight to thrive.

Career opportunities:

This one-year MSc gives you a world-class education in aspects of current and future communication networks and signal processing. It will prepare you for a diverse range of exciting careers – not only in communications but also in management consultancy, project management, finance and government.

Our graduates have gone on to have rewarding careers in some of the leading multinational communications companies, including Huawei, China Telecom, Toshiba and Intel. Some graduates follow a more research-oriented career path, with several students going on to study at PhD level at Bristol or other leading universities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Optical Communications Systems and Data Networks

Broadband Wireless Communications

Advanced Networks

Optical Networks

Engineering Research Skills

Data Center Networking

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Electronics & Embedded Technology Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 101 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in:

Communications Engineering

Computer Networks

Computer Science and Technologies

Computer Systems Engineering

Electrical Engineering with Management

Electronic System Engineering

Electronic and Information Engineering

Electronic Information Science and Technology

Electronic Science and Technology

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Information and Communications Technologies

Information Engineering

Microelectronic Engineering

Optical Engineering

Optical Information Science and Technologies

Optoelectronic Information Science and Technologies

Telecommunications.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

36900 GBP / year

≈ 36900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

18900 GBP / year

≈ 18900 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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