Wireless and Microwave Communication Engineering (MSc)

This degree aims to produce postgraduate specialists with essential expertise in electronic and microwave engineering, and develop an awareness of the rapidly growing application space for these technologies. This course aims to provide you with key, advanced level knowledge and skills that will allow you to succeed in the rapidly growing wireless and microwave communication industry. You will also develop research skills and other related abilities, enhancing your general engineering competency, employability, and providing you with an excellent platform for career development, whether that be within industry or academic research. More specifically, the programme aims to: Develop expertise in new and evolving areas of microwave engineering including mobile communications and medical applications of microwaves, Focus on areas including advanced computer aided design (CAD), measurement and characterisation and communication systems engineering, Cover laboratory work and advanced engineering management alongside modules in radio frequency engineering, advanced fabrication and test, advanced communication systems and non-linear RF design and concepts and Provide you with expertise in the areas of micro and nano-technology and optoelectronics. Career prospects are generally excellent with graduating students following paths either into research or related industry. If you are interested in working in industry, many of our graduating MSc students achieve excellent employment opportunities in organisations including Infineon, Huawei, Cambridge Silicon Radio, Vodafone and International Rectifier. In terms of research, Cardiff University has many electrical, electronic and microwave related research areas that require PhD students, and this MSc will provide you with an excellent platform if this is your chosen career path.

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