Cyber Security and Communications Engineering MSc (Eng)

We’ll introduce you to the components of communication networks, examine the fundamentals of radio frequency engineering, and show you how to design and develop digital and wireless communication systems.

Gaining knowledge of the programming languages C++ and MATLAB, you’ll receive a grounding in advanced signal processing techniques and learn how to use industry standard software.

We’ll explore the principles, components and protocols of communication networks and analyse the mechanisms, models and characteristics of radio signal transmission in wireless systems. An introduction to information theory will additionally familiarise you with source coding techniques.

Further opportunities to specialise are available through optional modules. These cover mobile communications and security, microelectronics, electromagnetics, antennas, image processing and advanced systems.

The programme culminates with an independent research project. We’ll provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research and hone your project management skills to prepare you for investigating an area of cyber security and communications engineering of your choice.

Please note: We constantly review and develop our postgraduate programmes. This MSc is also available with the alternative title Telecommunications and Wireless Systems MSc for entry September 2025, and gives students the option to graduate with either of these two MSc titles.