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MSc Microelectronic and Communications Engineering

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    2 years full-time

Course Description

This course is designed for students from a variety of engineering backgrounds, to enhance and develop electronic engineering knowledge and skills essential for the modern engineer.

You will gain expertise and experience in the areas of analogue and digital systems and circuit design using state-of-the-art software and processors. You will gain the in-depth knowledge and skills you need for analysing, modelling and optimising the performance of advanced microelectronic and communication systems. The course covers a broad range of topics including advanced embedded system technologies, digital design automation and silicon electronic design, as well as optical fibre communication systems and wireless communications.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Physics, Engineering or a relevant subject. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

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Module Details

Year 1
Advanced Embedded System Design Technology (Core,20 Credits)
Digital Design Automation (Core,20 Credits)
Wireless Communication Systems (Core,20 Credits)
Optical Communications System (Core,20 Credits)
Analogue Electronic Design (Core,20 Credits)
Engineering Research and Project Management (Core,20 Credits)
Academic Language Skills for Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only, 0 Credits)

Year 2
MSc Engineering Project (Core,60 Credits)
Engineering and Environment Advanced Practice (Core,60 Credits)

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