As data volumes grow and communication technologies evolve, organisations need engineers who can keep pace with rapid change. Our course gives you the cutting-edge skills to thrive in a world shaped by connectivity, artificial intelligence and big data. Develop the advanced technical knowledge in high demand across industries such as core network provision, automotive communications, smart grids, logistics, software support and data communication – or take the next step towards a PhD.
This course is accredited by the IET, and IMechE and InstMC. More information about accreditation is available on the School of Engineering website.
Modules
Develop specialist expertise in communication technologies while building the adaptable skills that employers need.
Communication systems and networks:gain a strong foundation in modern communication technologies and data transmission protocols
Advanced technologies:explore developments in 5G and 6G networks, as well as artificial intelligence and cyber security
Data-driven innovation:cross-discipline options from the Department of Computer Science explore approaches for managing large-scale data
Industry-focused research project:conduct an experimental, theoretical or computational project linked to real-world challenges
Flexible study options:tailor your degree through specialist modules aligned with your interests and career goals
Note that information found by following the links to the module catalogue is subject to change for future years of study, as we evolve our courses in response to the latest developments in academia and industry.
Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:
Teaching and learning
Learn from experts working at the forefront of communication, data and digital technologies.
Research-led teaching: our expertise includes communications, cyber-physical systems, digital twins, IoT and applied AI
Practical problem-solving: apply your learning to real-world engineering and commercial scenarios
Supportive learning environment: study in a diverse, collaborative community of future engineers
Expert support: develop your research project with the guidance of an academic supervisor
Career-ready skills: prepare for opportunities in communications, automotive, smart grids, logistics, banking, oil and gas, fashion, and related industries, or progress to a PhD.
Class sizes for lectures, practical laboratory sessions and seminars vary depending on the number of students taking the module.
The MSc degree (totalling 180 credits) comprises:
Eight taught modules (15 credits each)
A research project (60 credits)
The typical workload for a 15-credit module is as follows:
20-30 hours of lectures/seminars
5 hours of laboratory work
45 hours of private/directed study
70 hours of assessed work
The research project is valued at 60 credits and students should plan to execute around 600 hours of work towards the completion of the project dissertation.
You will experience a variety of assessment methods, and can expect to mostly sit examinations and complete coursework assignments.
Entry requirements
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate UK Honours degree or equivalent international qualification, in an engineering, physical sciences or mathematical subject.
Please note that applicants will need post A2 Level (or equivalent) knowledge in Mathematics, covering topics such as linear algebra, calculus and analysis, and including differential equations. This could be gained through a mathematics module taken as part of an undergraduate course. It is expected that candidates have a good understanding of these topics at the start of their MSc studies.
You can see how your current degree score or GPA equates to the British system in our Study pages in the equivalent scores table.
We are willing to consider applications from students with lower qualifications on a case-by-case basis, particularly when the applicant can evidence relevant employment, practical experience or strong performance in undergraduate modules related to their proposed postgraduate course of study.
To ensure you have the essential foundations for the course, and depending on your overall academic profile, we may require you to take a mathematical skills test.
IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0
Please adjust your country as required:
We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page.
We typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses.
You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.
There are no additional requirements for this course.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and assessment and some student amenities.
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.
Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?
If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
For departmental specific costs, please see the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue, where module-related costs are detailed. Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2026/27 year of study).
Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:
Core text books
Printer credits
Dissertation binding
Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Dissertations and Assignments are only submitted digitally. However, students may wish to print and bind their dissertation for their own purposes. Students on some courses will have a final poster presentation as part of their project and the printing of posters may be at the students’ expense.
Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.
Turn ambitious ideas into engineering breakthroughs.
Why study with us?
Here, you’ll explore how science, maths and creativity can be used to address real-world challenges. From biomedical engineering and digital health, to electrical power, communications and predictive modelling, discover how engineering contributes to technologies that shape modern life.
Our courses combine strong technical foundations with practical problem-solving opportunities, helping you develop the knowledge and skills to tackle complex engineering problems. Through design projects, laboratory work and collaborative learning, you’ll gain experience in applying engineering principles to contemporary challenges and opportunities.
You’ll have access to well-equipped laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities that support practical learning and project work. At the heart of this is the Engineering Build Space - a collaborative design studio where you [HS1] can prototype, experiment and develop projects using tools and technologies, including computer-controlled equipment.
Supported by our Makers-in-Residence, you’ll work alongside staff and fellow students in a hands-on environment that encourages creativity, collaboration and innovation.
Careers
Graduates of this programme typically follow one of two main career pathways. One route leads into industry, where graduates are well prepared to join leading global companies such as Nokia, Bell Labs, Qualcomm, BT, Samsung, or Jaguar Land Rover, all of which are engaged in cutting-edge work in wireless communication systems and related technologies. Alternatively, the MSc also provides a strong foundation for further academic study, equipping students to pursue doctoral research and advance knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.
Previous graduates from the School of Engineering have gone on to work for employers such as*:
Arup
AstraZeneca
Babcock International Group
Balfour Beatty
BT Group
CarbonXgen
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
Coventry City Council
Cummins
DAI
Dacorum Borough Council
Dassault Systemes
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Engineering Services Consultancy
Frazer-Nash Consultancy
Global Technologies Racing
Imperial College London
Forresters
Jaguar Land Rover
Mott MacDonald
NHS
NUS Consulting
Oxford Policy Management
Responsible Jewellery Council
UKAEA
University of Oxford
Vishay Intertechnology
VolkerFitzpatrick
They have pursued occupations such as the following*:
Actuaries, economists and statisticians
Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Biological scientists
Business and financial project management professionals
Business and related research professionals
Business sales executives
Business, research and administrative professionals
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians
Civil engineers
Construction project managers and related professionals
Data analysts
Engineering professionals
Engineering project managers and project engineers
Environment professionals
Finance officers
Functional managers and directors
Higher education teaching professionals
Mechanical engineers
National government administrative occupations
Natural and social science professionals
Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
Programmers and software development professionals
Quantity surveyors
Derived from the Graduate Outcomes survey, view details
*Derived from the Graduate Outcomes survey, 2021/22, carried out approximately 15 months after completion of studies.
Conducted annually, Graduate Outcomes collects information on the activities and perspectives of graduates. Contains HESA data: Copyright Jisc 2024. Jisc cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data.
You have access to a wide range of careers support, including online resources, careers tools, workshops and events. You can also speak to a member of the Careers team through drop-in opportunities and bookable appointments. Previous examples of workshops and events include:
Options in Engineering
Meet an Engineer
Engineering, Science and Technology Fair
Considering a PhD in the STEM Subjects
Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
While this course does not offer a formal work placement, postgraduate taught students at Warwick can self-source internships and work experience to complete alongside their studies, subject to visa conditions and the 20‑hour weekly limit for full‑time students.
Opportunities can vary in length and location, including in the UK, online and internationally. Postgraduate students find that shorter, remote and/or flexible opportunities work best around their studies, often seeking opportunities over the summer when teaching decreases and the focus moves to final dissertations and projects - although this can vary depending on the nature of the course and personal preference.
Support available:
The Internships, Placements and Work Experience team provide workshops to help you to source and prepare for work opportunities, and organise peer-to-peer support so you can hear about other students’ placement experiences.
The WorkReady Toolkit guides you through the whole process, from sourcing to completing work placements.
Our Work Experience Bursary can help you cover costs if undertaking unpaid work experience.
Part-time work allows you to gain experience and additional financial support, with opportunities advertised on Warwick’s careers portal, myAdvantage and Unitemps.
Warwick students worked 286,295 paid hours via Unitemps in 25/26.
Access short-term international study, work or volunteering abroad experiences, without extending the length of your studies (duration is typically between 3 days and 12 weeks), with opportunity to apply for funding.
Students can apply to TeamWork, a four-week part-time online international experience programme, helping them to gain work experience and improve their employability skills.
Volunteer for projects which support the local community through the award-winning Warwick Volunteers.
Getting involved in societies and sports teams, especially on exec teams.
In 25/26 our jobs portal advertised 1577 12-month placements, work experience opportunities, vacation employment and volunteering from 564 employers.
Whilst there is lots of support available at the University to help, students themselves are responsible for finding and securing a suitable internship or work experience. You will also be responsible for ensuring opportunities meet visa requirements, do not exceed the universities advised 20 hours per week for full-time students and for balancing extra-curricular activity with your studies.
This is where your journey begins. Our campus is the heart of it all. It’s more than just a campus - it's the places you visit, the people you meet, the fun that you have; the experiences you have here will be transformative.
Within a close-knit community of staff and students from all over the world, discover a campus alive with possibilities.
Our campus is where all the elements of your student experience come together in one place. You won't be short of ways to spend your time on campus - whether it's visiting Warwick Arts Centre, using our incredible sports facilities, socialising in our bars, nightclub and cafés, or enjoying an open-air event. Or if you need some peace and quiet, you can explore lakes, woodland and green spaces just a few minutes’ walk from central campus.
Follow our students around campus on our social channels to see their experiences first-hand.
Teaching facilities
Our campus is designed to cater for all of your learning needs. You will benefit from a variety of flexible, well-equipped study spaces and teaching facilities across the University.
Oculus, our outstanding learning hub, houses state-of-the-art lecture theatres and innovative social learning and network areas
Different study spaces offering you flexible individual and group study spaces, computers, printing and scanning facilities, multimedia resources and more
Supporting you
Our continuous support network is here to help you adjust to student life and to ensure you can easily access advice on many different issues. These may include managing your finances and workload, and settling into shared accommodation. We also have specialist disability and mental health support teams.
Whether you live on campus or off campus, in private accommodation in the well-serviced local area, you’ll be part of a community to get the most from your experience at Warwick.
Societies and sports play a huge part in community life at Warwick. With over 300 to choose from, getting involved is one of the easiest ways to make friends and share in experiences. Whether you’re into films, martial arts, astronomy, gaming or musical theatre, you can instantly connect with people with similar interests.
Your university experience is defined by far more than your course or the career path you follow. At Warwick, it’s where you discover who you could become.
68th
Warwick is ranked 68th in the world and top 10 in all major UK league tables
Our alumni community still call Warwick home. From a few hundred in 1965 to more than 310,000 alumni, and it's ever-growing.
As Warwick graduates, our students have access to employability support for two years after graduation, including access to careers appointments, job vacancies and professional networks.
Applications for courses starting in September and October 2027 are now open.
The on-time deadline for taught postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2027 is 2 August 2027.
We will still accept late applications, however cannot guarantee that the application will be processed in time to complete the admissions process if received in September or there are a number of conditions to meet.
If applying late please include your degree certificates and transcripts, English proficiency evidence (if needed) and ensure referees can submit references promptly to allow time for CAS and visa processing (if applicable).
This information is applicable for 2027 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply. Please read our web page 'Important information to consider before making an application' in advance of applying to Warwick.
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