Advanced Electronic Techniques

MSc Advanced Electronic Techniques

If you want to be at the heart of inventions, the MSc Advanced Electronic Techniques is ideal. Use your creativity combined with your electronics knowledge to enhance an ever-changing electronic future.

The course specialises in testing and design, covering modules on Embedded System Design, Radio Frequency Design and Advanced Digital Signal Processing using the latest technology.

Special features

• Excellent student support available within a learning/research environment.
• Gain exposure to cutting edge technological development in electronics.
• State-of-the-art IT facilities and analytical tools support the taught and research elements of the degree.

Career opportunities

The course is ideal if you’re a graduate already working in electronics and wanting to update your skills to further your career opportunities. It’s also suitable if you’re a recent graduate looking to gain higher skills, or if you’re a graduate from a related discipline but want a change of career direction. On completion of the MSc Advanced Electronic Techniques, you’ll be able to gain a job at an advanced level. This may involve academic research, including study at doctoral level.

Course content

• Research Methods
• Project Management
• Radio Frequency Engineering
• Advanced CAD
• Embedded System Design
• Digital Image Processing
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing
• Advanced Control Systems
• Advanced Electronic Design and Testing
• Dissertation/Research Project

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout your course by a variety of methods including portfolios, presentations and, for certain subjects, examinations.

Entry requirements

An honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline.

Course length

Full time: 1 year
Part time: 2-3 years