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Study Details: 1 year
Electronic and electrical engineering is a dynamic and wide-ranging discipline, central to many of the technologies that underpin modern life. This MSc course provides a flexible pathway for students seeking to deepen their knowledge and technical skills, whether to prepare for a career in industry or to pursue further research.
You will build a strong foundation through core teaching that reflects the school’s active research strengths, while tailoring your learning to match your individual interests and career aspirations.
With a broad portfolio of advanced optional modules to choose from, you can shape your degree in a way that suits you best - either by maintaining a broad-based approach or by specialising in a focused area. Specialist areas available include power electronics and electrical machines, semiconductor and photonic engineering, digital electronics and advanced computing and mobile and data communications. These fields are closely aligned with current industry demands and global technological trends.
In addition to taught modules, you will undertake an individual research project, working alongside world-class academics and using state-of-the-art facilities. The project provides an opportunity to apply your knowledge to a real engineering problem, often in collaboration with industry or research centres.
Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for technical and leadership roles in sectors ranging from energy and transport to communications, electronics and manufacturing.
The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), helping to support your pathway towards Chartered Engineer status.
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.
Our courses are shaped by strong industry connections and cutting-edge research. Our Industry Advisory Board - featuring representatives from leading companies across the sector - ensures our programmes remain globally competitive and aligned with evolving industry needs.
Graduates from this course work at major companies including BAE Systems, Arm, China Mobile, CRRC, COMAC and Huawei. They have roles in electrical engineering, advanced manufacturing, FPGA design, algorithm development, electric control and validation. Some choose to pursue further study through research degrees.
Throughout your studies, you'll have opportunities to attend industry talks, career fairs and networking events. You can also apply for additional mentorship through our Career Mentoring Scheme, which pairs students with alumni working in industry. Our Careers and Employability Service offers a wide range of support, including drop-in sessions, workshops, webinars and events focused on career planning, work experience, employer insights, CV writing, interview techniques and more.
Opportunities exist for dissertation studies to be carried out in collaboration with other university research centres or with industrial organisations. Examples of previous projects include:
Global optimisation of permanent magnet synchronous machines for high performance electric vehicles.
Investigation of multi-physics effects in electrical machines for wind turbines.
Design oriented analysis of future aircraft electrical power systems.
Prediction of motor control signals.
Optical scissors technique for photolithography applications.
Design, build and measurements of an optoelectronic device measurement system.
PWM closed loop speed control of a brushless DC motor.
Core modules:
MSc Investigative Research Project
Engineering Research and Design Project
Optional modules - seven from:
AC Machines
Advanced Control of Electric Drives
Energy Storage Management
Motion Control and Servo Drives
Permanent Magnet Machines and Actuators
Power Electronics Converters
Power Semiconductor Devices
Advanced Computer Systems
Advanced Integrated Electronics
Advanced Signal Processing
Semiconductor Materials
Principles of Semiconductor Device Technology
Nanoscale Electronic Devices
Energy Efficient Semiconductor Devices
Optical Communication Devices and Systems
Electronic Communication Technologies
Data Coding Techniques for Communication and Storage
Principles of Communications
Antennas, Propagation and Satellite Systems
Mobile Networks and Physical Layer Protocols
System Design
Broadband Wireless Techniques
Packaging and Reliability of Microsystems
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