Course summary

Commercial products today combine many technologies – and industry is increasingly interdisciplinary. Our Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc meets this demand, giving you an interdisciplinary knowledge base in modern electronics including power, communications, control and embedded processors. You'll develop a broad grasp of many electronic and electrical engineering disciplines, as well as develop programming skills and practical laboratory skills, alongside an understanding of the global electronics industry. The programme is also designed to provide you with an opportunity to study specialist topics such as wireless communication systems, electric machines, generating power from renewable sources, FPGAs and system-on-chip technologies, medical electronics and e-health. The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering here at Leeds is an exciting and stimulating environment. It’s home to specialist teaching facilities and a wealth of leading researchers working on real-world issues and contributing to global change. This means you'll be learning the most up-to-date practices, equipping you with the technical skill set and holistic knowledge you’ll need to pursue a career in this field. Why study at Leeds:

• This Masters degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

• Our globally-renowned research conducted right here on campus feeds directly into the course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in areas such as communications networks and systems, smart energy systems and wireless communications.

• Advance your knowledge and skills in modern industry practices and programming.

• Tailor the course to suit your specific interests with a selection of optional modules to choose from, including wireless communications, electric power generation by renewable sources and medical electronics and e-Health.

• Build industry experience by conducting your own individual project which focuses on a real-world topic of your choice, giving you the chance to make your own contribution to science and develop professional skills in research and critical thinking.

• Access specialist and research-grade facilities including high-quality test and measurement equipment.

• Experience expert theoretical and practical teaching delivered by a programme team made up of researchers and academics who specialise in a wide range of electronic and electrical engineering.

• Enjoy small groups that are used to support the teaching, giving you access to regular feedback and help with solving problems you may have with a particular topic directly from the academic staff.

• Enhance your career prospects and become part of our successful alumni who have secured jobs in organisations such as Hisense, Premier Farnell, KEDCO and ipNX Nigeria Limited.

• Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society ShockSoc where you can meet more of your peers, attend high-quality technical visits, enjoy social events and get the chance to put theory into practice by participating in our own Robot Fighting League (RFL). Watch our RFL video to find out more.