Taught course

Wireless Communication Systems

Institution
University of Sheffield · School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Qualifications
MSc(Eng)

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:

  • Communication
  • Control
  • Electrical / Electronic
  • Information

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

Explore the theory underpinning communication systems and the latest innovations in technology. This course has a strong research and development focus.

Course description

Study the key design aspects of a modern wireless communication system, in particular cellular mobile radio systems. There is a current shortage of communications engineers with a comprehensive appreciation of wireless system design from RF through baseband to packet protocols.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. You must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

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

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc(Eng)
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Email
eee-mscrec@sheffield.ac.uk
Phone
+44 114 222 5182