Communications Engineering Masters/MSc
at Birmingham University, Birmingham

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Communications Engineering Masters/MSc
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Birmingham University
Overview

University of Birmingham has been pioneering Communications Engineering Masters/MSc at PG level. The program has a duration of 1 year. This particular course is directed towards individuals who seek a higher level of the educational cycle. The program is considered one of the best in the country, which is responsible for the program's excellent quality and honoring.

For the course, applicants must satisfy evaluation based on eligibility criteria among which entrance scores obtained in tests such as IELTS and PTE are imperative for attaining admission.

The University of Birmingham tuition fees for the first year to pursue this course is GBP 29,340. Added should be living expenditures, rent, hostel fees, boards, books and supplies, utilities, or any other expense for the course. This complete budgeting plan ensures that the students go through their college life hassle-free.

Duration	1 year
Tuition & Fees	₹35.18 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Communications Engineering Masters/MSc

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Communications Engineering Masters/MSc
at
Birmingham University
Fees

When planning for the Communications Engineering Masters/MSc at University of Birmingham, applicants should consider the financial aspects involved. Every student must pay the first-year tuition fee of GBP 29,340. Additionally, it is also important to account for living expenses such as accommodation, food, and utility costs. Such expenses may vary according to living styles and other fees added by the University of Birmingham. However, accordingly to the official website, the average cost of living that international students have to bear is GBP 4,942, annually.

To know about the complete breakdown of the University of Birmingham Communications Engineering Masters/MSc fee structure and all other cost-element-wise expenditures for an elaborate cost overview, please refer to the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 35,18,160

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 5,92,595
Insurance	INR 4,79,640

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 119.91 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 18ᵗʰ April 2025

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Communications Engineering Masters/MSc
at
Birmingham University
Entry Requirements

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Applicants with 2:1 Honours degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a relevant subject are eligible to apply

Industrial experience and CEng/IEng qualifications will also be taken into account.

Applicants with a four year Bachelors degree (first class or very good upper second class) or a three year Bachelors degree (first class) from recognised institutions in India can also apply
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51 in all four skills

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IELTS

Marks - 6/9
no less than 5.5 in any band

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Two academic references (or if appropriate to the programme applied for, one could be from your employer)
Academic transcript(s) from all prior degrees - originals or certified photocopies
Personal statement, approximately 5000 characters, explaining why you are interested in studying on your chosen programme
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Applicants can fulfill the ELP waiver requirement if they have complete:-
-India Standard XII (CBSE/CISCE/West Bengal) with 75% or above
-India Standard XII (other Indian state boards) with 80% or above

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Communications Engineering Masters/MSc
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Birmingham University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#14	UK University The Complete University Guide, 2026
#28	University The Guardian, 2026
#18	Europe QS, 2025

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Communications Engineering Masters/MSc
at
Birmingham University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
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Student Views

55% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.8

Part time work3.9

Post study jobs3.4

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.7

Value for money3.8

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.3

Indian Food4.2

Permanent Immigration3.5

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MSci (Hons) in Physics (International Study) - Batch of 2018

Offered by University of Birmingham

3.8

Good facilities and helpful faculty.

Tips: Taking admission at the University of Birmingham was an enriching experience. While I initially experienced a cultural shift, I adjusted over time. I also received a merit-based scholarship with allowance support and am very satisfied with the university, course, and overall UK experience.

Likes (Safety): I felt secure both inside and outside of the college. Besides campus security, there are CCTV cameras, well-lit streets, emergency help, and regular police patrols. My overall experience in the city has been positive, with locals being helpful and friendly.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are limited choices from my home country. The area has a mix of cafes, fast-food chains, and some mid-range Asian restaurants. While prices are moderate, regular dining out can be expensive, so I prefer cooking at home.

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Civil Engineering and Management - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Birmingham

4.1

University of Birmingham offers endless opportunities for growth.

Tips: You need to learn to manage your time well. In my course, we hardly had any breaks, and during term time, it was difficult to have a work-life balance. I came across some people who are not mentally prepared for it. I did not get any time for a part-time job during my term times as I had multiple exams, assignments, and a dissertation along with a tight lecture schedule from 9 am to 6 pm. However, it's not the same for all courses. Most of the courses have only Assignments and absolutely no exams at all, and their lecture schedule is also quite flexible. In other universities in Birmingham, such as Aston, the lecture schedule is quite flexible, which gives students ample amount of time to pursue part-time jobs.

Likes (Student Life): For those who are proactive, believe in taking initiative and want to excel in their career, the University of Birmingham offers endless opportunities for growth. They host various job fairs, career seminars, personality development and skill enhancement seminars, intercultural awareness workshops for international students and formal English modules that you can add to your course and all without any additional fees.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Recently UK has updated their post-study work visa policy, amending the duration for PSW from 2 years to 1 Year 6 months. The time limit for getting citizenship has been increased from 5 years previously to 10 years now, which makes the UK a tough call for someone looking for settlement. Moreover, taxes are super high, which makes the UK unfeasible as an option to settle abroad.

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc Business Analytics - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Birmingham

3.3

University of Birmingham has a beautiful and huge campus.

Tips: The campus is beautiful and there are a lot of activities to do, so you won't feel bored during your initial couple of weeks. After that you get busy with assignments and academics, so you'll spend most of the time going back and forth from the lectures to your accommodation, and part-time work. Like in India, there's not much pressure on studies, which can either be a good or a bad thing. I'm happy with the fact that the university is well-recognised and gives students career guidance. The current job market is tough in the UK to get a job, so only time will tell whether it's worth it or not.

Likes (Safety): Safety can be a matter of different experiences for different people. I never had safety concerns even when walking down the street late at night. Of course, you need to be a bit cautious of your surroundings. The campus does provide an app, and some safety gadgets during the welcome week, as well as a free bus to Sell Oak to travel when it gets dark during winter.

Dislikes (Public transportation): You can travel by train or bus. Buses are usually more connected than trains but are generally late, and it doesn't matter if you check the scheduled time on Google Maps or bus stop, they will make you wait for 15-20 minutes 90% of the time. I also don't think public transport is very affordable. It's 2 pounds for a ticket whether you want to get off at the Next bus stop or after the 15 bus stop. A monthly bus pass is now 49 pounds for students, but they keep increasing the price every year. Last year it was 46 pounds.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024Read more

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MSc Business Analytics - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Birmingham

3.7

The road to pushing and knowing your limits.

Tips: It taught me a lot of things. I used to be an introvert and had no confidence in talking to strangers, but it brought me out of my shell. I learned how to cook, take care of my finances, look for a house, etc. I am now a much more confident person. Not a lot, but just that people here are pretty self-involved in both good and bad ways. There aren't a lot of scholarships for B-Schools, but like 2-3 people in our class got them from the University. I didn't get one. I believe the university holds a good reputation, and the course was newly launched, so I wouldn't judge it yet because they are improving their curriculum, but it was quite easy, not as stressful as I had thought.

Likes (Public transportation): The University is quite well connected, which was one of the most comfortable aspects. The campus is huge, so you'll have to walk a little, but it's quite good, actually. Buses are pretty convenient, and there is even a train station on the campus itself. Buses and trains cost fairly okay if you take the monthly passes, or if you are in a group, they are even cheaper, so travelling should not be an issue.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Not a lot of companies are willing to give you a visa sponsorship. While some graduate roles might provide that opportunity, even then, there is a 30% chance you'll land a sponsored job as companies prefer candidates who already have the right to work. Salary packages can range anywhere between 28-50,000/annum. There can be many titles for a job role, but the work varies from company to company.

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025Read more

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MSc Cyber Security - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Birmingham

3.3

The best experience for a student.

Tips: There definitely was a cultural shift for me. But nothing most people can't handle. It took me a while to learn certain things that India didn't teach us. I got a commonwealth scholarship of 2000 pounds. About the university, the infrastructure and technology blew my mind. It is the perfect place to study.

Likes (Safety): Birmingham is a very safe city. Even through the night it is mostly alive. One thing to keep in mind is to avoid the canals. In the year and a half that I lived there, I did not have any bad experience. As long as we don't go out of line, I'd say we will have no trouble.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): They have no placement drives like the ones we have in India. We have to look for jobs ourselves. Given that the UK is in a recession, it is very difficult to find jobs in the country. They prefer hiring a fresher who is from the UK or EU rather than someone for whom they would have to sponsor a visa.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2025Read more

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Communications Engineering Masters/MSc
at
Birmingham University
Highlights

This programme will help to develop generic skills such as: interpreting requirements and specifications to produce effective design solutions; making decisions on the basis of incomplete information; giving technical presentations, and working
This programme will equip students for a rewarding career in a dynamic and challenging field
The programme covers a wide range of topics in communication engineering and provides options from outside the core Specialism