Overview

The Electronic Engineering MSc course at the University of Southampton is a portfolio master’s degree, enabling you to further your knowledge of a number of areas, such as:

micro and nanoelectronics

optoelectronics

micro and nanotechnology

wireless communications

It offers a wider choice of modules than our specialist masters programmes, enabling you to tailor the degree to your interests. You’ll also work during the summer research project on a specialist topic.

The degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

Research

Critical thinking

Commercial awareness

Self-management

Confidence

Communication

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project Preparation

Green Electronics

Digital Coding and Transmission

Nanoelectronic Devices

Digital IC and Systems Design

Microfabrication

Microsensor Technologies

Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip

Bionanotechnology

Nanofabrication and Microscopy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology General Engineering & Technology View 113 other Masters in Electrical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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92

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67

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in electronic engineering or a closely related subject.

You must also have an upper 2:1 score in the following:

1 advanced maths module (equivalent to 7.5 ECTS), such as: applied mathematics, mathematical analysis, engineering mathematics, mathematics for electronic and electrical engineering or pure mathematics.

a broad range of electronics modules (equivalent to 22.5 ECTS), such as: semiconductor devices, microelectronics, microprocessors, digital systems, control and communications, signal processing, automation or power electronics.

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Tuition Fees

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35000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10400 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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