
Overview
The Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering from University of Malta seeks to provide you an understanding of the theory, practice and the current research trends in the field of telecommunications. Through core topics and a selection of advanced elective topics, you will be able to select the areas of greatest interest leading to the M. Sc. Dissertation. The course also serves as an introduction if you are interested in pursuing a career in research.
Career opportunites and access to further studies
M.Sc. graduates specialising in Telecommunications Engineering you will find employment in the broad areas of telecommunications, ICT infrastructure, multimedia signal processing and transmission, regulation, and software development for telecommunications and data processing applications. Furthermore, the knowledge and skills attained during this course open doors for you to seek employment with large research groups in industry, research institutes, and universities abroad. Moreover, together with an undergraduate programme in an engineering or computer science related field and two years working experience under a professional engineer, this programme makes you eligible to the Maltese Engineering Warrant.
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Courses include:
- Information Theory and Coding
- Broadband Communications Systems
- Digital Communications
- Multimedia Networks and Systems
- Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition Algorithms
- Advanced Mobile Telecommunications
- Broadcasting and Peer-to-Peer Networks
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
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Electronics & Embedded Technology Communications Engineering View 3 other Masters in Communications Engineering in MaltaExplore more key information
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English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of one of the following qualifications:
- (a) a Bachelor degree pegged at Level 6 on the Malta Qualifications Framework and obtained with at least Second Class (Honours) or Category II in ICT or an area with a strong ICT component, or in Engineering,
- provided that for the areas of Signal Processing and Machine Learning, or Data Science, applicants may be allowed to present a degree in an area of study deemed suitable by the Board or
- (b) a Bachelor degree pegged at Level 6 on the Malta Qualifications Framework classified with Third Class Honours or Category III in the areas outlined in paragraph (a) above, provided that such applicants shall satisfy the Board of Studies that they are in possession of other qualifications, or relevant work experience, obtained following their first cycle degree.
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International
8933 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13400 EUR for the full programme during 18 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 18 months.
Local/EU/EEA Applicants:
- Annual Enrolment Fee: Eur 400
Living costs for Msida
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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