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System Level Integration – (M.Sc.)
Heriot-Watt University
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Heriot-Watt University
The Institute for System Level Integration (iSLI) is a collaborative venture of four of the UK´s leading universities - Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Glasgow and Strathclyde. Its prestigious MSc is awarded jointly in the name of the four partner universities.
iSLI offers a modular MSc in system level integration designed specifically for graduates in electronic engineering, computer science, physics and other relevant disciplines. The course has been designed with substantial input from industry and is recognised as the world's first postgraduate qualification aimed specifically at engineers working in leading edge hardware and software domains.
The MSc concentrates on the understanding of the process of SoC design, the use of IP blocks and the architecture of modern electronic systems.
Each student is assigned their own desk and computer situated within an open plan work area with access to industry design tools.
Successful students graduate with a joint degree of iSLI´s partner universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Heriot Watt and Strathclyde. This prestigious qualification reflects the strength of collaboration between the academic partners and the importance they attach to this subject. During study students will be matriculated at the University of Edinburgh and will graduate there.
Contents
Full-time on-campus: 1 year (MSc), 9 months (Diploma), 4 months (Certificate). Part-time on-campus or by distance learning: 21 months to 6 years (MSc), 18 months to 5 years (Diploma), 12 months to 3 years (Certificate). Any of the available study modes are open to continuing education attendees.
Overview MSc Modules - Taught Components
Introductory Modules
* Introduction to Embedded Software Engineering
* Introduction to Hardware Design Automation
* Introduction to Object Orientated Programming
Compulsory
* System Specification and Partitioning
* Digital Signal Processing
* Hardware Implementation
* System Level Integration
* Verification and Test I
* Embedded Operating Systems
FPGA and Digital Signal Processing Theme
* FPGA for DSP and Communication
* DSP for Communications
* Communication Networks and Multi-Media Principles
Embedded Software Design Theme
* Sensor and Embedded Networks
* Microcontrollers and Microprocessors
* Communication Networks and Multi-Media Principles
Hardware Design Theme
* Analogue and Mixed Signal Design
* Microcontrollers and Microprocessors
* Verification and Test II
MSc students undertake a full-time summer project and submit a dissertation.
COURSE LENGTH
Minimum: 12 months full-time
Maximum: 72 months part-time
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Requirements
If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:
* 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
* 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
* 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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