Overview

Our MSc in Communications and Information Engineering from the University or Warwick allows students to gain an in- depth understanding of the theoretic underpinnings alongside the physical-layer aspects of wireless and optional communication systems.

Ley Facts

You’ll cover developments in wireless network architectures and deployment (such as 4G/5G/6G communication systems) and have the opportunity to study digital multimedia storage and communication technologies, data analytics and data mining in terms of algorithms and goals in real-world problems. Cross-discipline options from the Department of Computer Science offer key insights into approaches for dealing with the explosion in data collected in modern society (‘Big Data’).

After graduation you’ll be well equipped for employment opportunities in modern information and communication engineering, which is currently undergoing a revolution. Recent graduates from the course occupy positions in a variety of industries in the UK and worldwide, including core network provision, logistics, software support and data communication equipment/services, as well as banking, oil and gas, and fashion. The course is also the perfect platform for progression to a PhD.

Careers

Graduates from these Communications and Information Engineering MSc at the University of Warwick have gone on to work for employers including: AECOM, BAE Systems, BT, Morgan Sindall, Mott MacDonald, Proto Labs, TSP Projects and Volvo Cars Corporation. They have pursued roles such as: business, research and administrative professionals; civil engineers; design and development engineers; mechanical engineers; quality control and planning engineers.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the IET and InstMC

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Wireless Systems and Networks

Information Theory and Coding

Radiowave Propagation and Wireless Communications Theory

Optical Communications Systems

Individual Project

Communication and Information Engineering Design Project

Research Methods and Professional Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) General Engineering & Technology Communications Engineering View 137 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A minimum 2:i undergraduate UK Honours degree or equivalent international qualification, in an engineering, physical sciences or mathematical subject.
Please note that applicants will need post A2 Level (or equivalent) knowledge in Mathematics, covering topics such as linear algebra, calculus and analysis, and including differential equations. This could be gained through a mathematics module taken as part of an undergraduate course. It is expected that candidates have a good understanding of these topics at the start of their MSc studies.

Tuition Fees

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31670 GBP / year

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13040 GBP / year

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Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 GBP / month

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Programme Structure

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