Program Overview
The Communications and Signal Processing at Imperial College London is a MSc programme in Communications & Media 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 communications & media. 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 and Signal Processing 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 26,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communications and Signal Processing programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced communication theory
- Advanced data communication
- Probability and stochastic processes
- Spectral estimation and adaptive signal processing
- Laboratory
- Project
- Coding theory
- Communication networks
- Digital Image Processing
- Distributed computation and networks
- Information theory
- Mobile radio communications
- Network security
- Optical communications
- Optoelectronics
- Spectral estimation and adaptive signal processing
- Speech processing
- Traffic theory and queuing systems
- Wavelets and applications
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Our academic entry requirement is the equivalent of a UK First Class Honours degree in Electrical Engineering or a related subject. We would usually be looking for a high First Class Honours with a final year mark of 75%.
Overseas applicants should check the general guidance on how qualifications awarded by overseas institutions satisfy the College\'s minimum academic requirements.
Chinese applicants: As a result of the high number of very good applications we receive from Chinese students, we will only consider applications from students from these Chinese universities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 26,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 26,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Imperial College London 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 Imperial College London
Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom
Imperial College London is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 29 April 2026
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months