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Communications Engineering (including placement year) BEng (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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Location
University of Essex
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
03-OCT-26
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
It鈥檚 hard to imagine a world without mobile networks, the internet, radio, or audio-visual appliances. Bringing together knowledge from both electrical engineering and computer science, communications engineers drive these communications systems which are so fundamental to the modern world; we can now easily make international calls, Skype our friends, and even communicate with satellites orbiting the planet. How could you influence what happens next?You study a wide range of topics in communications, including:- Radio frequency circuits and systems- The transmission of digital signals over analogue links- The transfer of audio-visual informationOur School is a community of scholars leading the way in technological research and development. Today鈥檚 communications engineers are creative people who are focused and committed, yet restless and experimental. We are home to many of the world鈥檚 top engineers, and our work is driven by creativity and imagination as well as technical excellence.You also cover traditional topics in electronics, including signal processing, circuit design, processors and software.You graduate prepared to move into relevant roles across almost every industry.
Programming at EssexTeaching someone to programme is about opening a door. In your first year at Essex you will study a module that introduces you to programming using Python. We assess your ability to think in a programmatic way in the very first week of term and if you require additional support, we offer classes which will boost your skills and confidence with programming.
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拢 22,750per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
30th
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Campus address
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
32nd out of 68 9
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Entry standards
/ Max 227137 60%33rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10084.0 84%31st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.93 73%49th
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