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| Application Deadline: | 31st August | ||
| Location: | Bristol / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Bristol
The Bristol area has long hosted a world-leading semiconductor design industry which continues to thrive. This MSc has been designed to meet the needs of this local industry in response to a shortfall in graduates with the qualifications and practical skills expected from professional semiconductor design engineers.
The programme, run jointly by the departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, offers a range of taught core subjects such as Computer Architecture, Programming, Circuit Design and Design Verification, then moves into specialised areas including Embedded and Real-Time Systems, Integrated Sensors and Actuators, Analogue Design and Mixed Signal Design.
Contents
During the introductory week, you will take a programming proficiency test and will be placed in either an 'experienced' stream or a 'foundation' stream.
Foundation Stream Students
Students the Foundation Stream will complete the following units:
* Overview of Computer Architecture
* Design Verification
* VLSI Design
* Integrated Circuit Electronics
* Project Specification and Design - Advanced
* Programming in C
* Analogue Integrated Circuit Design
* System Intergration
* Advanced DSP and FPGA Implementation
The main part of the Project Specification and Design unit is normally done in collaboration with an industrial partner, potentially on-site
Experienced Stream Students
Students on the Experienced Stream will complete the following units:
* VLSI Design
* Integrated Circuit Electronics
* Project Specification and Design - Advanced
* Advanced Computer Architecture
* Design Verification
* Embedded and Real-Time Systems - Basic
* System Integration
* Analogue Integrated Circuit Design
* Fault Tolerant Computer Design
* Digital Systems
* Device Interconnect - Principles and Practice
* Advanced DSP and FPGA Implementation
The main part of the Project Specification and Design unit is normally done in collaboration with an industrial partner, potentially on-site.
Summer
All students complete a final project which consists of researching, planning and implementing a major piece of work relating to your MSc programme. The project must contain a significant scientific or technical component and will usually involve on-site collaboration with and industrial partner. The thesis is usually submitted by the end of September.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Entry requirements
An upper second-class Honours degree in the physical sciences, engineering or a related discipline. International equivalents are also accepted.
Language requirements
An overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a score of at least 6.0 in each band. We also accept other language tests; please see our website for details.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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