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The Electronics and Electrical Engineering programme at the University of Glasgow provides research informed knowledge in a broad spectrum of specialist topics with immediate application to industrial problems. These topics range from electrical supply through advanced systems control to high-speed electronics.

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Overview

The Electronics and Electrical Engineering programme at the University of Glasgow offers a flexible structure that enables both new graduates and more established engineers to tailor their learning experience to meet the needs for their future career.

Why this programme

The University of Glasgow has been delivering world-class engineering education and research since 1840.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 5th in the UK and 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2020).

If you are an Electronics and Electrical Engineering graduate wanting to improve your skills and knowledge; a graduate of another engineering discipline or physical science and you want to change field; looking for a well-rounded postgraduate qualification in electronics and electrical engineering to enhance your career prospects, this programme is designed for you.

The MSc in Electronics and Electrical Engineering includes lectures on "Nanofabrication", "Micro- and Nanotechnology", "Optical Communications" and "Microwave and Millimetre Wave Circuit Design", "Analogue CMOS circuit design", VLSI Design and CAD", all research areas undertaken in the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre.

The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.

Career prospects

Career opportunities include chip design, embedded system design, telecommunications, video systems, automation and control, aerospace, software development, development of PC peripherals and FPGA programming, defence, services for the heavy industries, for example electricity generation equipment and renewables plant, etc.

Graduates of this programme have gone on to work for companies such as JP Morgan, Multi-Sense Technologies and iTeam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated Systems Design Project

Acoustics and Audio Technology

Biosensors and Diagnostics

Control

Digital Communication

Digital Signal Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-07-21 00:00:00
Starting 2023-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-11-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2022-12-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology General Engineering & Technology View 161 other Masters in Electronics & Embedded Technology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 equivalent degree (GPA 3.0) in any Engineering Discipline or Physical Sciences/Maths degree that contians the core modules: maths, electronics.

Applicants with a high 2.2 equivalent degree classification but 2:1 standard marks in core modules may be considered for entry.

A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

One reference letter on headed paper

Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)

A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

Tuition Fee

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International

25750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25750 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10950 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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