MEng (Hons)Communication Systems

Study location	United Kingdom, Guildford, Surrey
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MEng (Hons)
Course code	H641

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Mathematics and one of: Physics, Electronics, Computing, Computer Science 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. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 169 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	surrey.ac.uk/..duate/communication-systems

Overview

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Programme structure

Year 1 (FHEQ Level 4)

Laboratories, Design and Professional Studies I
Laboratories, Design and Professional Studies II
Computers and Programming I: The C Language
Computer and Digital Logic
Electronic Circuits
Mathematics II: Engineering Mathematics
Electrical Science I
Mathematics I: Pure Mathematics

Year 2 (FHEQ Level 5)

Laboratories, Design and Professional Studies III
Laboratories, Design and Professional Studies IV
Circuits, Control and Communications
Electrical Science II
Engineering Mathematics III
Computers and Programming II: Computer Systems
Electronics and Power Systems
Communications and Networks

Year 3 (FHEQ Level 6)

Year 3 Project
Engineering Professional Studies
Digital Communications
Data and Internet Networking
Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
Object Oriented Design and C++
RF and Microwave Fundamentals
Control Engineering
Digital Signal Processing B
Power Electronics
Digital Design with VHDL (VHSIC Hardware Description Lanaguage)
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Mediacasting
Semiconductor Devices and Optoelectronics

Career opportunities

A career in electronic engineering offers variety, challenge and stimulation. Studying for a degree in Communication Systems is not just the pathway to a rewarding career, but also offers an intellectually demanding and exciting opportunity to break through boundaries in research.

Many of the most remarkable advancements in the past 60 years have only been possible through the curiosity and ingenuity of engineers.

Graduate electronic engineers are in demand, not only in research and development but also in the City, in technical sales, management, and government and public services. Our graduates have a consistently strong record of gaining employment with leading companies.

Employers value the skills and experience that enable our graduates to make a positive contribution in their jobs from day one. Our graduates are employed by companies across the electronics, information technology and communications industries. Recent employers include:

- BAE Systems
- BT
- Philips
- Hewlett Packard
- Logica
- Lucent Technologies
- BBC
- Motorola
- NEC Technologies
- Nokia
- Nortel Networks
- Red Hat

Recent graduates have entered employment in roles such as:

- BAE Systems Avionics Ltd, Electronic Hardware Engineer
- Cable and Wireless, Energy Engineer
- Lockheed Martin UK, Systems Engineer
- Motorola, Graduate Software Engineer
- QinetiQ, Research Scientist
- Thales, Graduate Engineer