Data Communications

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.

Subject requirements

We accept degrees in the following subject areas:

• Automation
• Communication
• Computer
• Control
• Electrical / Electronic
• Information
• Software Engineering
• Systems

We may also consider other engineering subjects

Module requirements

You should have studied at least one Mathematics module and one module from the following areas:

• Analogue Circuits
• Communications Electronics
• Data Structures
• Digital Circuits
• Digital Signal Processing
• Electromagnetics
• Principles of Communications
• Signals and Systems
• Software Engineering

We may also consider other related modules.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Course description

Study the dynamic field of efficient information transfer around the globe. We teach this course jointly with the Department of Computer Science so you get up-to-date knowledge and understanding.

Accreditation

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses

Information for international students

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent.

Fees and funding

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees