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Electronic Engineering – (M.Sc.)

University of Portsmouth

Faculty of Technology
Location: Portsmouth / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: February, September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of University of Portsmouth

Electronic engineering underpins the very fabric of modern day living. It is a discipline at the forefront of advances that have shaped the way we live today and continues to push forward technological frontiers. The role of the electronic engineer covers a wide spectrum of industry and business.

The aim of this course is to provide relevant, up-to-date skills that enhance the engineering competency of its graduate and allows a broader knowledge of electronic engineering through a wide choice of topics. The course is intended for graduates in a related discipline, who wish to enhance and specialise their skills in this area. It enables graduates and practising engineers to have the skills, knowledge and understanding to apply new technologies in the design and implementation of modern systems.

An alternative study mode, based on an extended project, is available to applicants who already have a significant specialist background in Electronic Engineering.

Electronic systems are vital to modern society. If your interest lies in the design and implementation of electronic and communication systems, and in helping to meet customers´ needs and aspirations, then this course is for you. You will probably also have a background in some aspect of electronics or communications and an interest in their overall design and implementation.

The course is designed to respond to a growing skills shortage in industry for engineers with core knowledge in advanced electronic engineering. On successful completion of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of the principles of electronic systems, communication and networks and will have gained the skills, knowledge and understanding to apply new technologies in the design and implementation of modern systems, making you very attractive to a wide variety of employers with interests ranging from overall system design to the more detailed development of radio frequency and data subsystems. It is an excellent preparation for a successful career in this expanding and dynamic field.


Contents

You will study eight units on this course plus an individual project. Currently, the units are:

* Digital system design
* VHDL systems desig
* Advanced DSP techniques
* MATLAB system analysis and simulation
* Microwave and wireless technology
* Data network principles
* Data network operation
* Project preparation

The course concludes with a 4-month individual project in which you apply your knowledge to a significant, in-depth piece of analysis or design. Your projects will be tailored to your individual interests and may take place in our own laboratories or, by agreement, in industry.

Teaching and Assessment

You will be taught using a mixture of lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and project work. Each unit typically has about 30 hours scheduled for lectures and supervised activities and, in addition, requires significant time to be spent in electronic, communications and computer laboratories, as well as in private study as directed by lecturers. Lecturers generally spend part of the scheduled time in tutorial sessions to help you with any technical aspects of the course of which you are unsure. You will also have a personal tutor who can help with any other personal or academic problems should they arise.

Assessment is geared towards the subject matter in a way that encourages a deeper understanding and allows you to develop your skills. It includes examinations, dissertations and assessed coursework and laboratory work.

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.

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Requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent in relevant subject such as engineering or numerate science.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements but have extensive relative work experience may also be considered for a place on the course.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 or equivalent.

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)

Accreditation

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)


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