MScElectronics
The programme provides a balanced route to learning through academic study and practical engagement in work-based projects supported by industry partners.
- Entry requirements
- 2.2 Honours degree or above in a relevant area of science or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
- English language requirements
- An IELTS* score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component. *Taken within the last 2 years.
- Tuition fees
- £20,800 / ¥189,260
COURSE CONTENT
In the first and second semesters, you will study 6 modules fulltime which include opportunities for blended and collaborative learning. In the third semester you will undertake a significant research project perhaps sponsored by industry. There is also the option of a one-year professional internship with a range of top industrial companies – this is a fully paid placement and provides an excellent opportunity to develop your practical and leadership skills on real technology projects.
Wireless Communication Systems
- Communication infrastructure
- Design solutions
Smart Grids
- Telecom Design
- Measurement and control
Sustainable Energy Systems
- Forecasting future demand
- Economics and environmental impact
- Active network management
- Protection
Digital Signal Processing
- Spectral analysis
High Frequency Communication Design
- Intelligent systems
Related courses
Applications open
Why Queen's
The Environment
The programme is delivered in state-of-the-art facilities supported by excellent access to digital networks and learning resources and extensive use of well-equipped laboratories. You will be assigned a personal tutor to provide pastoral and academic care throughout the entire programme.
You will be taught in classes of around 30 alongside fellow students from places such as India, China, Malaysia, Europe, Indonesia and Africa.
You’ll have access to international laboratories including the ECIT (Electronics, Communications and Information Technology) and CSIT (Computer Security and Information Technology) facilities as well as being part of an all-Ireland Sustainable Energy Hub.
What will excite you
This is an exciting field of rapid developments in many smart technologies (e.g. mobile phone, tablet computing, wearable computers), and also
- sustainable and renewable energy (e.g. wind and photovoltaics)
- nano-electronics (impacting developments in embedded medicine and implants)
- digital and wireless communications.
Careers
Where could you be in five years?
You could be enabling trade and communication links through traditional telephone or mobile infrastructure.
You could be at the forefront of new technology like WhatsApp, Snapchat, reshaping our social and communication trends.
You could be a programme leader or a product champion at companies such as British Aerospace (BAe), Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, Apple, Microsoft, Bombardier and National Grid.
Perks and Accreditation
MSc Electronics is fully accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and provides an accelerated route for chartered registration (CEng) normally within 3 years of graduation.
The IET supports lifelong learning and professional development through CPD online digital learning and access to the IET Academy.
