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Internet Engineering MSc

London, Bloomsbury

Gain a comprehensive knowledge of internet components and technologies on this one-year MSc. You'll learn to design, manage, and maintain advanced networks, preparing you for key roles in shaping the Future Internet.

UK students International students
Study mode
Full-time
UK tuition fees (2026/27)
£21,500
Overseas tuition fees (2026/27)
£42,700
Duration
1 calendar year
Programme starts
September 2026
Applications accepted
Applicants who require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 27 Mar 2026

Applications closed

Applicants who do not require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 28 Aug 2026
Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

The English language level for this course is: Level 1

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree



Internet Engineering is at the heart of today's digital world. This one-year Master’s is designed to equip you with an in-depth understanding of the evolving networks and applications using the internet protocol. 

You’ll cover a comprehensive curriculum of key technologies, network architectures, and systems essential for modern internet engineering. The course covers a wide range of topics, including the convergence of telecommunications and data networks into 'all IP'- carrier-grade networks. You'll explore the latest developments in areas such as network design, applications, and security. 

You can also choose to specialise in network design, applications and services, security, and network management.

Working alongside leading researchers and industry experts, you'll gain the skills and insights needed to excel in the rapidly changing field of internet engineering. We're known for our excellent research and industry connections, ensuring you are well-prepared for a successful career. 

Who this course is for

This programme is ideal for you if you have a keen interest in internet technologies and aspire to shape the future of digital networks. 

It is suited for recent graduates in electronic engineering, computer science, or related fields, as well as professionals looking to advance their skills and knowledge in internet engineering.  

Applicants should have a solid foundation in mathematics and programming, and a desire to engage with the latest advancements in network design, applications, and security.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

This programme offers you the following benefits and opportunities:

  • A postgraduate degree from a top-ranked university. UCL is consistently ranked among the best universities globally (ranked 9th in the latest QS World University Rankings 2026), providing you with a prestigious qualification that is highly regarded by employers worldwide. 
  • Gain comprehensive knowledge across multiple layers of internet engineering, from the physical layer (optical, wireless) to the application layer (codecs, security) and the business layer (regulation, business opportunities).
  • Develop skills in network design, congestion control, traffic engineering, and more, preparing you for diverse career opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of internet engineering.
  • Benefit from lectures delivered by world-class researchers and regular guest lectures from leading industry professionals.
  • Build a strong professional network through UCL’s connections with leading industries and government specialists.
  • Study under renowned academics and experts at UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering, a Department ranked 5th in the UK (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). 
  • UCL’s Bloomsbury campus is in the heart of a London district famous for its cultural and educational institutions.
Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

The foundation of your career

Graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Cisco Systems, Alibaba Group and Gulf Business Machine (Graduate Outcome Survey 2017-2022).

Employability

Graduates of this programme are equipped with an in-depth knowledge of internet engineering, enabling them to thrive in industries such as telecommunications, cybersecurity, and data analytics. 

You'll also benefit from a programme of study that combines theoretical foundations of all related technologies with extensive practical assignments in several related areas, readying you for the world of work.

Networking

You’ll have regular opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build professional contacts as part of your Master’s:

  • Benefit from UCL's prime location in the heart of London.
  • Tap into our extensive industry connections, offering opportunities such as site visits and placements.
  • Apply theory to practice with access to guest lectures and invited seminars.
  • Gain valuable career insights from our world-renowned academic team, who bring their own industry experience to the table.

Accreditation

Our MSc programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to fully comply with the CEng registration academic requirement.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of formal lectures, guest lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory and workshop sessions and project work.

You'll be assessed via unseen written examination, coursework, design exercises and the research project.

The exact number of contact hours and composition varies throughout the term depending on the module choices of the student.

This is a full-time course, so students should expect a weekly schedule of approximately 12 to 16 contact hours and 12 to 16 hours of independent learning.

Modules

You'll take 6 modules as the basis of your programme (comprising 2 core modules and 4 compulsory modules). You'll also take 3 additional optional modules during the period October to April/May. You then carry out a project dissertation comprising 18 to 20 weeks of supervised study during the period April/May to September.

All modules are taught within 1 week of lectures (6 hours per day for 4 days). A week of self-study is allowed after the module teaching finishes and this is followed by a 3-4 hours discussion and tutorial session. Modules are assessed within 2 to 4 weeks of the tutorial session.

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Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in Internet Engineering.

Accessibility

The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you're unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.

Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time
Tuition fees (2026/27) £21,500
Tuition fees (2026/27) £42,700

Postgraduate Taught students benefit from a cohort guarantee, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Where the course is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.

Additional costs

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of UK, a fee deposit will be charged at 2.5% of the first year fee.

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of Overseas, a fee deposit will be charged at 10% of the first year fee.

Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.

Students are expected to have their own computer/laptop, in order to carry out independent study and programming assignments. Average laptop prices can range from £300-£1000. Chromebooks cannot be used at all.

For in-person teaching, UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2025. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.

Funding your studies

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) awards competitive scholarships for postgraduate study, for details visit www.theiet.org

Please visit the UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering Scholarships website for more information on funding.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

See all the ways you can fund your studies

Next steps

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

There is an application processing fee for this course of £90 for online applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

  • why you want to study Internet Engineering at graduate level
  • why you want to study Internet Engineering at UCL
  • what particularly attracts you to this programme
  • how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this programme
  • how you envisage your career path after the MSc
  • your personal statement should also include a technical summary of your final-year project including the aims and technical achievements.

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate courses (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

Choose your programme

Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2026-2027

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