Get a Master's degree in Communication Technologies and System Design

Master of Science (MSc) in Communication Technologies and System Design

Digital communication impacts the way we live, work, and interact. In the Master of Science in Communication Technologies and System Design, you explore how components, networks, software, and services come together in complex communication systems. This perspective equips you to develop secure and innovative solutions for an increasingly digital society.

Communication Technologies and System Design

Technology for a connected world

At the core of the MSc in Communication Technologies and System Design is a systems perspective on digital communication—from the components and software that process signals to the networks, services, and applications that connect people and devices.

As a student, you develop the skills to understand how these individual elements interact and can be combined to address emerging technological needs.

During your studies, you build knowledge across several engineering disciplines and can explore areas such as fibre-optic communication, mobile and wireless networks, the Internet of Things, machine learning, and cybersecurity.

Through a combination of individual study and collaborative project work, you apply your knowledge to technical challenges and create solutions that integrate different technologies into complete communication systems.

You also develop competences that enable you to understand how technical solutions interact with user needs and organizational contexts.

These competences prepare you to contribute to areas ranging from digital services and connected devices to healthcare and critical infrastructure.

Specializations

High-speed Communication

High-capacity communication over optical fibres is at the heart of this specialization. You gain knowledge of optical components, high-speed transmission, and fibre-based networks.

Signal Processing, Coding and Visual Communication

How can signals be processed, coded, and transmitted effectively? You strengthen your skills in areas ranging from data compression and video coding to advanced signal processing and machine learning.

Mobile/Wireless Communication and Internet of Things

Here, you work with the design and implementation of communication networks. Areas include 5G and beyond, the Internet of Things, communication protocols, and network security.

Cloud and Cybersecurity

Focusing on the infrastructure behind cloud-based services and applications, you explore cloud, edge, and programmable networks, as well as how these environments can be protected against cyber threats.

Communication hardware design and programming

This specialization brings hardware and software together. You build competences in areas such as embedded programming, digital system design, FPGA technology, and communication protocols.

Combine work with study!

You have the the opportunity to join an Industry Master of Science in all DTU's master's programmes.

Combining work and study, an industry master's programme is the ideal way to apply your academic knowledge in real-world settings and build a strong foundation for your future career.
Learn more about the Industry MSc

Future opportunities

With an MSc in Communication Technologies and System Design, you can pursue a career developing the digital infrastructure and communication systems that connect people, devices, and services.

Your technical knowledge and understanding of complex systems are relevant across the ICT sector and wherever secure and reliable communication is essential.

Your career could take you to a network operator, where you might work on providing reliable communication networks, or to a supplier, where you could focus on hardware and high-performance network solutions.

A technology consultancy offers a different direction, giving you opportunities to turn complex technical possibilities into effective solutions for organizations and society.

You could also be employed by the government, where you can provide communication solutions for mission-critical systems for our society.

In a field characterized by rapid technological change, your competences can lead to specialist roles, technology development, consultancy, and project leadership - both in Denmark and internationally.

You can also pursue a career in research: the degree provides a strong foundation for a PhD and the opportunity to contribute to further advances in communication technologies.

Application and admission

Admission requirements

Learn more about the academic requirements and the selection criteria for this programme.

How to apply

All you need to know about applying for admission to an MSc programme at DTU.

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