MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Plymouth
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MSc - Master of Science

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About the courseThis programme focuses on state-of-the-art practical and theoretical aspects of a wide range of electronic engineering systems including integrated systems programming, advanced inverter technology, state-of-the-art mobile phone signal processing and nanotechnology clean-room applications. Design and build your own hardware and benefit from hands-on practical experience in well-equipped labs supported by expert researchers and practising engineers.Key features- Gain hands-on ...Read more

About the course

This programme focuses on state-of-the-art practical and theoretical aspects of a wide range of electronic engineering systems including integrated systems programming, advanced inverter technology, state-of-the-art mobile phone signal processing and nanotechnology clean-room applications. Design and build your own hardware and benefit from hands-on practical experience in well-equipped labs supported by expert researchers and practising engineers.

Key features

- Gain hands-on experience in signal processing and embedded systems programming.
- Benefit from the industrial collaboration with British Telecommunications plc (BT) and Bombardier Transportation. Strong collaboration with BT's Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station.
- Progress in a school that has gained national and international recognition for its research in satellite communications, data storage, and digital signal processing (Research Assessment Exercise RAE 2008).
- Develop research skills in leading edge technology. and advance with the support of our Centre for Cyber Security, Communications and Network Research.
- Develop your knowledge in our Digital Signal Processing [DSP] laboratory, a new networks laboratory funded in part by CISCO, a separate postgraduate study room with full internet and specialist software, and a dedicated communications laboratory.
- Draw on the expertise of our lecturers who are nationally and internationally recognised leading researchers. Professor Martin Tomlinson is internationally recognised for the invention of the Tomlinson-Harashima precoder – a key component of any telecommunications modem.
- Benefit from Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) accreditation. The MSc is a significant step towards the status of Chartered Engineer (CEng) which is highly sought after in industry.

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WUSCA ranking:
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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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38th
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65th
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alex
24 Feb 23

great lab facilities, with a curriculum based around practical hands on study. Superbly knowledgeable, and helpful lectures and..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in electronic engineering or related subject. Applicants with professional experience or international qualifications will be considered individually. Entry to the MRes is via initial entry to the MSc. Applicants with overseas qualifications can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through NARIC, who provide an advisory service.

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£10,700 per year

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£19,800 per year

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£19,800 per year

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University of Plymouth
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The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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