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Communications Engineering

Swansea University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #20
Tuition GBP 17,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jul, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Swansea, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Communications Engineering at Swansea University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Communications Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 17,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Swansea, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Communications Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. RF and Microwave
  2. Signals and Systems
  3. Entrepreneurship for Engineers
  4. Nanophotonics
  5. Micro and Nano Electro-Mechnical Systems
  6. Lasers and applications
  7. Wireless Communications
  8. Digital Communications
  9. Optical Communications
  10. Optical Networks
  11. Communication Skills for Research Engineers
  12. Research Dissertation
  13. MSc Dissertation - Communication Systems

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements for the MSc Communications Engineering course are usually a first or second class honours degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a similar relevant engineering or science discipline.

We welcome applications by prospective students from around the world and look for evidence of previous study that is equivalent to the entry requirements stated above. The Postgraduate Admissions Office are happy to advise you on whether your qualifications are suitable for entry to the course you would like to study.

If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification to make sure you get the full benefit from studying at Swansea. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 5.5 in each component).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 17,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,150 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Swansea University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Swansea University

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Swansea University

Swansea, United Kingdom

Swansea University(Welsh:Prifysgol Abertawe) is apublicresearch universitylocated inSwansea, Wales. It was established asUniversity College of Swanseain 1920,as the fourth college of theUniversity...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jul, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months