Overview

Signal processing and communications provide the theoretical foundations for any application which generates, processes, transmits or stores any type of information. They underpin many of the technological advancements which are currently driving rapid changes in industry, such as artificial intelligence and data science and the Internet of Things.

Through the Signal Processing and Communications programme from The University of Edinburgh , you will demonstrate applications and delve deeper into the underpinning theory by investigating a solution to a real-world signal processing, machine or deep learning, or communication problem.

The programme welcomes applications from both professionals and recent graduates in electronics and electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, and cognate fields.

Career opportunities

The increasing demand for experts in signal processing and communications means you will be well-placed to develop a rewarding and exciting career in an industry such as:

machine learning, deep learning and artificial intelligence

data science

finance

internet of things

communications

radar

medical images and physiological monitoring

audio and speech recognition and production

robotics

anywhere else where signal processing and communications is applied, such as in smart grids or Earth observation.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Discrete-Time Signal Analysis

Digital Communication Fundamentals

Image Processing

Probability, Estimation Theory, and Random Signals (PETARS)

Engineering Research Methods with Grand Challenge

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

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It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Electronics & Embedded Technology Communications Engineering View 43 other Masters in Communications Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, typically in electrical engineering with a specialisation in signal processing and/or communications.

We will also consider your application if you have a background in a related field, such as computer science, physics or mathematics.

Entry into this programme is competitive. A typical offer will normally require a UK first class honours degree, or equivalent, and high grades in fundamentals, such as mathematics, signals and systems, probability and statistics, and communications and signal processing are required. In addition, some of the courses and/or your final MSc project may require programming or learning a new programming language. Therefore, you will normally need to demonstrate practical knowledge and/or experience in a high level programming language.

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Tuition Fees

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39200 GBP / year

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16000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 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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