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MSc (Eng) Cyber Security and Communications Engineering

University of Liverpool

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course overview

Place yourself at the forefront of modern communications engineering on this MSc. We'll combine theory and practice as we immerse you in all aspects of digital and wireless communications, cyber security, key programming languages and advanced signal processing techniques.

Introduction

Graduates with expertise in telecommunications are highly sought after in industry. On this MSc, youll combine theory and practice to discover the existing and emerging technologies driving rapid advances in telecommunications and wireless systems.

Well introduce you to the components of communication networks, examine the fundamentals of radio frequency engineering, and show you how to design and develop digital and wireless communication systems.

Gaining knowledge of the programming languages C++ and MATLAB, youll receive a grounding in advanced signal processing techniques and learn how to use industry standard software.

Well explore the principles, components and protocols of communication networks and analyse the mechanisms, models and characteristics of radio signal transmission in wireless systems. An introduction to information theory will additionally familiarise you with source coding techniques.

Further opportunities to specialise are available through optional modules. These cover mobile communications and security, microelectronics, electromagnetics, antennas, image processing and advanced systems.

The programme culminates with an independent research project. Well provide a thorough grounding in how to plan and conduct research and hone your project management skills to prepare you for investigating an area of cyber security and communications engineering of your choice.

Careers and employability

Whether youre looking to secure a position in cyber security, communications engineering or wireless networking engineering, and whether you want to focus on design, development, research, manufacturing, maintenance or consultancy, youll be able to demonstrate the expertise needed for a variety of roles with engineering companies of all sizes.

Application deadline

29/08/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 29,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    University of Liverpool, The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    General Engineering

    9th out of 28 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    161 71%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    12th

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