Course summary

Electrical and electronic systems are central to everyday life: this generates a national and international demand for specialist electrical and electronic engineers educated to a high level. The MPhil in Electrical and Electronic Engineering has been designed to enable students to acquire advanced and specialist skills in the broad spectrum of areas in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Electrical and electronic engineering is a fast-moving field with several sub-specialisms such as digital electronics, micro-nano fabrication and nanotechnology, RF electronics, space electronics, communication systems such as wireless and optical, VLSI design, power electronics, quantum computing and communications, sensors, embedded and control systems. The educational aims of the MPhil in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) are: to provide knowledge of current and emerging advanced subjects in electrical and electronic engineering; to promote a comprehensive understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles; to address practical, regulatory, and ethical considerations of potential solutions to EEE problems. Students on the course will become experts in electrical and electronic engineering by gaining industry-relevant skills, hands-on laboratory experience, systems leadership skills and technological expertise. Students will be exposed to Cambridge's innovation culture, encouraged to undertake interdisciplinary collaborations and will develop self-direction and originality in problem solving by planning and implementing research. Learning Outcomes The learning outcomes of the course aim to provide students with knowledge of the broad landscape of electrical and electronic engineering systems and technologies, specifically: knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering techniques that can be applied to address challenges in various fields; understanding the role of each key element in electrical and electronic engineering improvement projects; understanding the value of integrated engineering technologies in design implementation for various applications; understanding the intricacies of technology development for both specialized and everyday applications; understanding the current technical, legal, and ethical frameworks guiding research and commercial development. Students will acquire skills in the following areas: identifying future trends in electrical and electronic engineering, technological interventions, and the use of engineering data, and communicating these appropriately to various groups; applying engineering knowledge and methodology in complex, multiprofessional systems; using relevant tools to execute systems approaches in engineering improvement projects; conducting appropriate study analyses and formulate/test hypotheses; identifying opportunities to improve design, implementation, management, and policies in technical practice with strong advanced technical competence; developing an entrepreneurship mindset and skills to complete a technology product business life cycle; planning a research project, incorporating relevant background and literature and identifying appropriate research goals and methodology. The MPhil in EEE will provide professionally relevant teaching and learning of the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in a broad spectrum of current and emerging advanced subjects in electrical and electronic engineering. Examples of these subjects include: quantum technologies including communications and computing; nanotechnology and nanofabrication; sensing; energy generation; energy conversion; photonic devices; power electronics; future computing systems for AI and machine learning; sensors and control systems; communications systems; circuit design. Examples of potential areas of application include: precision helathcare; sustainable agriculture; space missions; green energy; next-generation telecommunication systems, devices and techniques.