School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Modern information systems depend fundamentally on digital systems of communication and this programme is responding to that particular speciality.

There is a high and increasing demand for Digital Communications Engineers to service the new and popular technologies of today’s data driven lifestyle. Taught by experts in the field this MSc has been designed to enable graduates and engineers to meet that demand.

Collaboration with industry and internationally recognised input to research has allowed our academics to develop a programme that responds to the technical needs of modern and evolving digital communication systems.

This advanced degree provides the principles and techniques needed to design and develop the next generation of hardware and software systems.  Such systems are continuing to transform the ease with which information can be accessed across the globe and are underpinning the digital economy.

Using the expert knowledge provided by our world leading researchers in the field an MSc in digital communication systems will allow you to specialise in this popular discipline for which there is an ever increasing need.

Read an MSc student's story: Miao Yu

Students may also work toward a Certificate (80 credits) or Diploma (120 credits).

Taught modules are assessed by examination (75%) and coursework (25%). The final module (100% coursework) is a project, which may be undertaken in the communications research groups at Loughborough, in industry or in a number of European institutions participating in EU exchange programmes.