Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering (Taught)

This 12 month MSc in Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering allows for study of a variety of topics including:

• Electronic design

• Communications

• Software engineering

The course delivers understanding of the art of electronic engineering and an in-depth study of topics covering modern technology for electronic engineering and communication systems.

Our objective is to help you develop the confidence to work as a professional, at ease with the conventions of the discipline, and ready to tackle any area of research in electronic engineering.

Key facts

• Students will gain experience of the type of problems encountered by academic and industrial researchers

• This course is accredited with the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) to meet the further learning requirements of a Chartered Engineer

If you are interested in a two year MSc programme you may want to consider the Advanced Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Extended Research MSc.

Core modules
Holistic Engineering Design;
Project Design and Development;
MSc Project (Summer)

Optional modules:
Advanced Computational Engineering (autumn);
Digital Signal Processing (autumn);
Instrumentation and Measurement (autumn);
Integrated Circuits and Systems (autumn);
IT Infrastructure and Cyber Security (autumn);
Scalable Cross-Platform Software Design (autumn);
Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems (spring);
Digital Communications (spring);
Embedded Computing (spring);
HDL for Programmable Devices (spring);
Mobile Technologies (spring);
Optical and Photonic Technology (spring);
Optical Networks (spring);
Robotics, Dynamics and Control (spring);
Sensing Systems and Signal Processing (spring);
RF Devices and Systems

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. Please refer to the module catalogue for information on available modules.

Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

The assessment strategy differs between the taught (120 credits) and individual project (60 credits) modules. A typical module contains both written assignment(s) and a year end exam which is mostly weighted as 50%. The individual project module is continuously assessed in the summer period and concludes with submission of a final project report, as well as an oral assessment based upon the practical demonstration of the proposed engineering design/solution. The pass mark for all the modules is 50%. Your final degree classification will be based upon your aggregated achievement from both the taught and the project stages of 180 credits.