MSc-PgD Electronic Product Design

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University of Glamorgan

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• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements: A degree in an appropriate discipline, an HNC plus five years in industry, or an HND plus three years in industry. If you do not have these qualifications we will consider your case individually.
• Academic title
  MSc/PgD Electronic Product Design
• Course description
  This course covers all aspects of the electronic product development process. It provides a theoretical and practical investigation of the design, development and production of modern, complex electronic systems. It delivers a blend of technical depth and an overall awareness, which provides you with the skills needed for commercial success in today’s highly competitive markets.
  
  This course will build on your knowledge and develop new skills that you will be able to apply in industry. It is an ideal course if you are a graduate and plan a career in electronics design or manufacturing, or if you work in the engineering industry and wish to develop your knowledge and skills.
  
  The course incorporates an 18-week project that may be conducted in industry if you are studying full-time and this could lead to job opportunities
  on completion of the course. You will also have the opportunity to complete industrial case studies and be involved in ‘live’ mini-projects. If you are a part-time student working in the electronics industry, you may be able to relate your major project to an aspect of your company’s work.
  
  Course Content
  
  Modules include:
  
      * Electronics Systems Design
      * Product Management and ICS
      * Embedded System Design
      * Major Project
      * Digital System Design using VHDL
      * ASIC Technology and Systems Testing
      * Applied Digital Signal Processing
  
  How To Study
  
  There are six taught modules and an 18-week major project. Each module comprises 48 hours of formal lectures and the equivalent time in self-directed laboratories. If you are studying part-time, you
  will complete three modules per year.
  
  Career prospects
  
  You will gain the skills and knowledge required to set up your own business, or to work in industry with consultancies, research and development organisations. Demand continues to rise for highly skilled, imaginative product design engineers and the career opportunities are varied, challenging and rewarding.
  

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