It’s hard to imagine a world without mobile networks, the internet, radio, or audio-visual appliances. Bringing together knowledge from both electrical engineering and computer science, communications engineers drive these communications systems which are so fundamental to the modern world; we can now easily make international calls, Skype our friends, and even communicate with satellites orbiting the planet. How could you influence what happens next?
On the four-year MEng version of this course, you achieve a masters-level qualification, pushing your abilities to develop a...
It’s hard to imagine a world without mobile networks, the internet, radio, or audio-visual appliances. Bringing together knowledge from both electrical engineering and computer science, communications engineers drive these communications systems which are so fundamental to the modern world; we can now easily make international calls, Skype our friends, and even communicate with satellites orbiting the planet. How could you influence what happens next?<br/><br/>On the four-year MEng version of this course, you achieve a masters-level qualification, pushing your abilities to develop a more thorough technical knowledge of communication engineering. You cover the same wide range of communications as studied on the BEng, including:<br/><br/><br/>- Radio frequency circuits and systems<br/><br/><br/>- The transmission of digital signals over analogue links<br/><br/><br/>- The transfer of audio-visual information<br/><br/><br/>In addition to these areas, you then have the further opportunity to investigate more advanced topics in communication engineering, including:<br/><br/><br/>- Mathematics and modern communication systems<br/><br/><br/>- The architecture and technology of a telecommunication network<br/><br/><br/>- Multi-user communications<br/><br/><br/>- Circuit, packet and cell-switching<br/><br/><br/>Our School is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today’s communications engineers are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. We are home to many of the world’s top engineers, and our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence.<br/><br/>You graduate prepared to move into relevant roles across almost every industry.<br/><br/>**Programming at Essex**<br/><br/>Teaching someone to programme is about opening a door. In your first year at Essex you will study a module that introduces you to programming using Python. We assess your ability to think in a programmatic way in the very first week of term and if you require additional support, we offer classes which will boost your skills and confidence with programming.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H642
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff120 128 128 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels Access to HE DiplomaOnly acceptable in conjunction with Mathematics A-level or equivalent. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 32 or three Higher Level certificates with 655-555. Either must include Higher Level Mathematics grade 5, plus Standard level Science grade 4. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information on ugquery@essex.ac.uk. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM including Distinction in Further Mathematics for Technicians or Calculus to Solve Engineering Problem. Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. Please email ugquery@essex.ac.uk for advice on acceptability A levelA,B,B B,B,B ABB- BBB or 128- 120 tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including Mathematics or Further Mathematics grade B. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £23,850 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |