Electronic and Communication Engineering (with Placement) (Taught)

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Course summary

Electronic and communication systems are used to produce, transmit, receive and process signals for information transfer in communications systems. The MSc in Electronic and Communication Engineering (with placement) at The University of Huddersfield enables you to better understand these systems, giving you the confidence to thrive as a professional in this field. Geared towards international students, this course covers a range of design and development areas relevant to electronic systems and communication projects. This course will also help you learn the knowledge and skills required to design and develop systems for applications such as: • Wireless communications • Mobile-cellular communications • Electronics designs • Remote control • Instrumentation • Diagnostics • Monitoring. As a graduate from our this postgraduate course, you could look forward to a career in electronic and communication engineering research, design and development in mobile telecommunications and satellite and aerospace industries, to name a few. Why study Electronic and Communication Engineering MSc (with placement) at Huddersfield? Our Electronic and Communication Engineering MSc enables you to learn and grow as an engineering professional, developing your research, design and development skills for future work in the area of electronic and communication systems. A vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a friendly and diverse place from which to study, offering lots of things to do and see, a wealth of restaurants and coffee shops, and a large indoor shopping centre. Top 3 Reasons to Study Electronic and Communication Engineering (with placement) at Huddersfield 1. Knowledge – Learn the latest knowledge and skills from our team of professional engineers and technicians with experience in the electronic and communication systems industry. 2. Boosted Career Prospects – 96.6% of our postgraduate students go on to work and/or further study within fifteen months of graduating.* 3. Practical Experience – Our team will support you in securing a six-month placement to practice the skills and techniques developed throughout the course. *HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20, UK domiciled graduates, other activities excluded.

Modules

Our MSc in Electronic and Communication Engineering offers a wide range of modules across each year of the course, including many optional modules. Course modules include: • Digital Design • Communication Systems • Project and Finance Management • Wireless Communications for LANs, PANs and the IoT.

Assessment method

You will be taught via lectures, tutorials and laboratory practical sessions and demonstrations held in one of our well-equipped laboratories. Project work is frequently carried out using the same equipment and test rigs used for advanced research at the university. Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to get feedback through weekly SAIL (Score as I Learn) assignments, so you will feel confident in your studies and be able to access support when you need it. A variety of additional assessment strategies to test your ability to apply knowledge and skills is used. Whenever possible, you will be given individual feedback (written and/or verbal) on your progress and your completed coursework prior to formal assessment.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline or an equivalent professional qualification. * You are also encouraged to apply if you have other qualifications and/or experience and can demonstrate that you are equipped with knowledge and skills equivalent to Honours degree level.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU	£18000	Year 1
International	£18000	Year 1

Additional fee information

Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition supervision and examinations. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). Please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/ Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.