M.Sc Optical Communications and Signal Processing at University Of Bristol [U OF BRISTOL], Bristol Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

University of Bristol [M.Sc] Optical Communications and Signal Processing: Fees, Deadlines, Eligibility Etc.

Bristol, EnglandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1595established year
20570enrollment
Public
Partner [9 Courses]
7.3/10

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Optical Communications and Signal Processing)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

$47,614 /Yr

£35,800 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Accommodation fees Deposit Deadline For September 2025 Intake - Sep 26, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$47614 (GBP 35800)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$18131 (GBP 13632)
Tuition Fee Deposit$2660 (GBP 2000)

Tuition Fee Per Credit- 198.88

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$37639 (GBP 28300)

Important Dates

Fee Deposit Deadlines for September 2025 Intake are tentative and are to be confirmed.

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Think Big Postgraduate Scholarship Apr 23, 2025
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake Jul 25, 2025
Accommodation fees Deposit Deadline For September 2025 Intake Sep 26, 2025
Tuition Fee Deposit Deadline For September 2025 Intake Oct 24, 2025
Application Deadline For Chevening Scholarship Aug 6, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025
  • This course gives students world-class education in optical communication systems and signal processing.
  • Graduates of this course have worked at top companies like Huawei, China Telecom, Toshiba, China Mobile, and Intel.
  • This course prepares students for careers in communications, management consultancy, project management, finance, and government.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category

Details

School

School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering

Course Duration

One Year

Total Credits

180

Academic Requirements

Applicants will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent (GPA of 6/10 or higher or 60%) in: Communications Engineering, Computer Science and Technologies, Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering with Management, Electronic System Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics or related subjects.

Admissions Requirement

University will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grades are below the programme's entry requirement, If you have at least one of the following:

  • evidence of significant, relevant work experience with a minimum of six months (full-time, or part-time equivalent) in Engineering
  • a relevant postgraduate qualification.

English Proficiency Score

  • IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
  • PTE 67 overall with no lower than 64 in all skills
  • TOEFL 88 overall with R20, L19, S22, W22
  • India (CISCE or CBSE) Standard XII/Senior School Certificate Examination- 70% in English
  • India (Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal state boards)- 85% in English

Application Fee

£60

Application Link

https://evision.apps.bristol.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=4EENG007DT&code2=0005

Visa Application Fee

£490

Documents Required

  • References: Required 
  • Degree certificate(s) and academic transcripts: Required 
  • Personal statement: Optional 
  • English language certificates/other evidence: Required 
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): Optional 
  • Evidence of your finances
  • Current passport
  • Translations (for documents that are not in English)

Admissions Review

Applicants will be notified by email when a decision has been made and decision letters will be available to view and print by logging into the application. If there is a deadline by which applicants must accept an offer of admission or pay a deposit, this will be stated in the offer letter. 

Estimated Amount Required to Show

£46,024 amount on the day that you apply for your visa, i.e. the day you must show that you have held the following funds in a suitable bank account every day for a consecutive 28 day period.


Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

67 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

60

Application Fees

180

ECTS Credits


Ranking

20252024202320222021202020192018

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Engineering 100 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 68 in UK 2025)

QS World University logo
Engineering 116 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #9 out of 37 in UK 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Chevening Scholarships30000Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a postgraduate programme at a UK university; have minimum of two years’ work experience.
Think Big postgraduate scholarships6500, 13000, 26000If you are starting your master's programme in September 2025 with overseas fee status.
Think Big Career Accelerator3000Applicants with overseas fee status.



Comments


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sharvari bhat
Apr 22, 2024 20:17
I am Sharvari Bhat from India. I have finished my bachelor's in pharmacy and masters in pharmacology. Have 4 months of experience in Nivea as a trainee formulator and currently working in Tata memorial cancer research center. Looking forward for the guidance.
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Karan Gupta
Jun 1, 2024 10:36

Hi Sharvati, You can check University of Bristol Admissions for more guidance. Also, You can book an appointment with our counselor on our website for further assistance.


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