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MSc - Master of Science
University of Leeds
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Leeds
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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The huge growth of processing power, now available in small power-efficient packages, has fuelled the digital revolution, which has touched all sectors of the economy. Embedded systems are everywhere – and the demand for specialists in this field is only going to continue to grow.
Our Embedded Systems Engineering MSc course centres around practical work in the area of electronics design and applications alongside applications-led modules which will give you a strong digital technology backup.
You may study applications as diverse as medical electronics and e-health, and a substantial element of practical work will give you confidence with software and digital hardware implementations using microcontrollers, FPGA, DSP devices and general system-on-chip methodology.
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.
Career opportunities
Nowadays, every industry relies heavily on electronics, so there’s no doubt that embedded systems are the future. Every industry going forward will use these systems to function – and they’ll need qualified specialists to help. This is why graduates of this course are in demand for a whole range of exciting and rewarding careers in industry.
This course will equip you with skills and knowledge to design solutions for complex problems through carrying out extended engineering projects, considering a range of societal, user and commercial factors, and industry standards, and showing originality and creativity in the design process.
Embedded systems are ubiquitous in engineering and there's a wide and diverse range of industries open to you when you graduate, including: communications, automotive, transport, construction, industrial, automation, energy and environmental monitoring.
A 2:1 (Hons) bachelor degree in electronic/electrical engineering, computing or a related subject. Applicants should have high marks in relevant modules such as programming using C, C++, Java or a similar high-level language.
Students living in
Domestic
£13,500 per year
Students from Domestic
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£31,000 per year
Students from EU
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£31,000 per year
Students from International
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