MSc Image and Video Communications and Signal Processing

Program Overview

The MSc in Image and Video Communications and Signal Processing at the University of Bristol provides advanced knowledge in these fields. The program includes six core courses, a research project, and industry exposure. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in communication, management, or research. The program is accredited by the prestigious Institution of Engineering and Technology, ensuring industry relevance and recognition.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This challenging programme covers a range of advanced topics in multimedia signal processing and communications. These include the properties and limitations of modern communication channels and networks, alongside the coding and compression methods required for efficient and reliable wired and wireless audio-visual transmission. Their innovative research has resulted in groundbreaking technology in image and video analysis, coding and communications. Both groups also offer extensive, state-of-the-art research facilities. This programme provides in-depth training in design, analysis and management skills relevant to the theory and practice of the communication networks industry. The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, one of only a handful of accredited programmes in this field in the UK.

Outline:

This programme comprises six core units, followed by a substantial research project which will start during the second term and be completed during the summer. Your project may be based at the University or with industrial partners.

Careers:

This programme covers aspects of current and future image and video communications and associated signal processing technologies. It will prepare you for a diverse range of exciting careers - not only in the communications field but also in management consultancy, project management, finance and government. Our graduates have gone on to have rewarding careers in some of the leading multinational communications companies, including Huawei, China Telecom, Toshiba and Intel. Some graduates follow a more research-oriented career path, with a number of students going on to study at PhD level at Bristol or other leading universities.

Other:

• The University of Bristol is ranked fifth for research in the UK (Times Higher Education).
• 94% of our research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
• The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
• The programme is delivered on-campus in Clifton.
• The programme duration is one year full-time.
• The start date is September 2024.
• The application deadline for overseas applicants is 24 July 2024.
• The application deadline for home applicants is 9 August 2024.
• The programme fees for UK students are £17,700 per year.
• The programme fees for overseas students are £34,200 per year.
• University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study.

UK: full-time £17,700 per year Overseas: full-time £34,200 per year For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.