Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	Masters/MSc

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) At least a Bachelor degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university or equivalent. The degree must be in a relevant subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. Take originals along when you go to study.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, CAE or CPE, IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+ IELTS : Score 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. Or Cambridge English(CAE): Advanced Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component. Please note: TOEFL IBT test will not be accepted for September 2015 entry.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Two academic references (or if appropriate to the programme applied for, one could be from your employer).

More information	birmingham.ac.uk/..-radio-engineering.aspx

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

The programme is divided into four groups of modules. It begins with three conversion modules that have a prerequisite the Core of Physics covered in all IoP accredited Physics degrees in the UK in order to teach the necessary Electronic Engineering background which underpins modern Radio Engineering.

These conversion modules are followed by four core modules that concentrate on delivering the theoretical, experimental and computational skills at the heart of radio engineering.

The core modules are followed by optional modules on advanced topics spanning scattering and diffraction, the theory of modern electromagnetic materials including metamaterials, radar systems and mobile and satellite and optical communications.

Finally, students undertake a sustantial individual research project over a period of three months

Career opportunities

Examples of employers

Aero Engine Controls
Jaguar Land Rover
Ministry of Defence
Price Waterhouse Coopers
Ernst and Young
Arup
Glaxo SmithKline
NHS
Talk Talk
Autologic

Examples of occupations

Electronic Engineer
Applications Engineer
Communications (Electronic) Engineer – Officer
Optimisation Consultant
Manufacturing Engineer
Junior Business Analyst
Test Engineer
Service Specialist
IT Analyst
Development Engineer

Further study – examples of courses

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MSc Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering
MSc Electronic and Computer Engineering
MSc Physics and Technology
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