Engineering

The course builds on your knowledge of electronics and communications and provides you with the tools to deal with a range of real design issues. The main focus of study is the design of relevant, innovative and ‘fit for purpose’ systems/devices in the areas of signal conditioning/processing and communications.

You:

• understand the methodologies of high-integrity signal handling
• are able to review and assess design processes and pre-production prototypes of electronic devices
• create digital signal processors according to current industry practice, using FPGA and similar programmable devices
• design and review critically communications techniques in a variety of contexts
• design industrial communications interface systems
• design wired/wireless communication systems.

What you study

For the award of the MSc you study the following taught modules, followed by a 60-credit research project.

How you learn

The course is delivered using a series of lectures, tutorials and laboratory work.

How you are assessed

Assessment varies from module to module. The assessment methodology could include in-course assignments, presentations or formal examinations.

Career opportunities

Graduates should be well prepared for employment in the electronic systems, communications systems design or production sectors.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have an honours degree (at least 2.2) in an appropriate related discipline, professional membership of an appropriate chartered institution or an equivalent relevant qualification.

For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section

Intermediate awards

Our master's degrees can lead to the award of a postgraduate certificate at Stage 1 (60 credits - 3 modules), a postgraduate diploma at Stage 2 (120 credits - 6 modules) or, on completion of a research project, the MSc.

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