Entry requirements

A 2:2 BEng honours degree, or international equivalent, in:

electrical and electronic engineering
computer engineering
mechanical engineering
physics
communications, information and control engineering
optical information science and technology

Relevant professional experience is desirable, although not essential.

We will consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and significant, relevant professional experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Microelectronics: Systems and Devices MSc will develop your knowledge of fundamental and advanced topics in microelectronics, such as advanced electronic devices, VLSI circuits and systems design.

Overview

Our innovative skills-based MSc meets the needs of the modern microelectronics industry. This will give you an advanced education and enhance your employability.

Learn from world-leading academics and researchers in microsystems and emerging technologies and materials. They are developing the next generation electronic device:

designs
materials
processes

This Master's in Microelectronics is for graduates in:

electrical and electronic engineering
computer engineering
applied physics
related disciplines

You'll develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Our strong industrial links and experts help to deliver topics of industrial relevance.

As a graduate you will be ready for a wide range of careers in this thriving sector as well as others across wider engineering.

What you'll learn

You'll learn core skills in:

using hi-tech clean-room based fabrication and characterisation equipment
new VLSI circuit and system designs
engineering autonomous microelectronic systems and artificial intelligence
problem solving, analysing results and assessing progress
low-power design methods
industrial technology and VLSI CAD tools
independent learning and team work
effective communication and presentation (group work/report writing/oral presentation)
planning and organisation
risk assessment and ethical awareness

In addition you'll apply your engineering and computing expertise to investigate a complex problem. This is part of the Individual Project module.