MSc-PgDip-PgCert Electronics and Information Technology
Entry requirementsEntry requirements Normally at least a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or science subject from a UK or recognised overseas institution. The course is intended for practising engineers in a wide range of disciplines and with diverse qualifications. If you hold another qualification, for example and HND, backed up with relevant industrial experience, we will also consider your application.
Academic titleMSc/PgDip/PgCert Electronics and Information Technology
Course descriptionThis course provides an in depth examination of the latest developments in the area of electronics and information technology, with the option of extending your expertise in management and business subjects.
We designed it for graduates with a first degree in electronics, computer or communications engineering, or related subjects. It is aimed at graduates with four or five years experience, who want to broaden and increase their knowledge in technical areas.
The course is composed from a range of specialist modules from which you can select. It takes advantage of the cutting edge research conducted in our optical communications and electronics research groups.
The final project develops your particular interest in a supported environment. We particularly welcome industrially relevant projects looking at a specific problem faced by your company.
Associated careers
Electronics and information technology is essential to the running of global industry. As a graduate of a technical subject, many engineering and management careers are open to you. These can range from the design and development of the latest electronic products to the application of information technology to support industrial applications. Or you may wish to apply yourself to a more managerial role.
This course provides a flexible programme of study that can take into account your existing education and your career aspirations. It equips you with the skills and personal qualities that help career development.
Course content
You study eight modules plus a major project.
Core modules
• communication networks • microprocessor engineering
Management modules
Up to two from • finance and marketing • management of strategy, change and innovation • project and quality management
Technical modules
Up to six from • advanced control systems • applicable artificial intelligence • business process management • communication engineering • communication media • control system analysis and design • digital electronics system design • digital signal processing • group project – international product development • network applications • object-oriented methods • operating systems • software engineering • VLSI design • project