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Electronics and Electrical Engineering at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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Course summary

This Masters in Electronics & Electrical Engineering provides research informed knowledge in a broad spectrum of specialist topics with immediate application to industrial problems. These topics range from electrical supply through advanced systems control to high-speed electronics. This programme offers a flexible structure that enables both new graduates and more established engineers to tailor their learning experience to meet the needs for their future career. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • The University of Glasgow has been delivering world-class engineering education and research since 1840.
  • Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 5th in the UK and 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2020).
  • If you are an Electronics and Electrical Engineering graduate wanting to improve your skills and knowledge; a graduate of another engineering discipline or physical science and you want to change field; looking for a well-rounded postgraduate qualification in electronics and electrical engineering to enhance your career prospects, this programme is designed for you.
  • The MSc in Electronics and Electrical Engineering includes lectures on "Nanofabrication", "Micro- and Nanotechnology", "Optical Communications" and "Microwave and Millimetre Wave Circuit Design", "Analogue CMOS circuit design", VLSI Design and CAD", all research areas undertaken in the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre.
  • The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
  • This programme has a September and January intake for suitably qualified candidates.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Modes of delivery of the MSc in Electronics and Electrical Engineering include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work. You will undertake a project where you will apply your newly learned skills and show to future employers that you have been working on cutting-edge projects relevant to the industry. Core Courses INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN PROJECT M MSC PROJECT Optional Courses include: ACOUSTICS AND AUDIO TECHNOLOGY 4 BIOSENSORS AND DIAGNOSTICS M CONTROL M DIGITAL COMMUNICATION 4 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING ELECTRICAL ENERGY SYSTEMS M ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS M LASERS AND INTEGRATED OPTICS M MICRO & NANO TECHNOLOGY MICROWAVE AND MILLIMETRE WAVE CIRCUIT DESIGN [[[ENG5261]]] OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS POWER ELECTRONICS AND DRIVES M REAL TIME EMBEDDED PROGRAMMING ROBOTICS 4 VLSI DESIGN M


How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'. Classes start September/ January 2022 and you may be expected to attend induction sessions the week before.

Entry requirements

A 2.1 equivalent degree (GPA 3.0) in any Engineering Discipline or Physical Sciences/Maths degree that contians the core modules: maths, electronics. Applicants with a high 2.2 equivalent degree classification but 2:1 standard marks in core modules may be considered for entry. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Electronics and Electrical Engineering at University of Glasgow - UCAS