Overview

With the Microelectronic Systems with a Year in Industry programme from University of Liverpool , you will be able to develop your specialism through optional modules, where you can learn the fundamentals of image processing, the principles of communications networks, the theoretical and practical aspects of parallel programming for multi-core architectures, and an introduction to electrical plasma and how it can be used in microelectronics.

This course is aimed at graduates who already have a good general level of knowledge and understanding in electronics or closely related subjects with advanced knowledge (at level M) and capabilities in the specific areas of microelectronic systems.

Career prospects

Graduates of this programme will be qualified across a broad range of subjects related to the electrical engineering and electronic engineering profession. They take up postgraduate training positions in design, development, research, manufacturing and consultancy with leading engineering companies, in order to pursue professional qualifications.
Others join smaller engineering companies to pursue professional qualifications while establishing themselves in engineering positions. Some graduates move into non-engineering positions where their analytical, communications and IT skills as well as technical background are much sought-after.

The main career opportunities for graduates from this programme are:

Companies related to electronics and microelectronics systems
Companies utilising the latest technology to deal with problems requiring microelectronics solutions at relatively high technical levels
Companies and government agencies using managing microelectronics systems aspects
Universities for further education, such as studying for PhD degree.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Low Power Computer Architecture
Digital System Design
Integrated Circuits - Concepts and Design
Research Skills & Project Management
Engineering Programming
The Internet of Things: Architecture and Applications
Microprocessor Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-29 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology View 119 other Masters in Electronics & Embedded Technology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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125

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88

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61

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will normally need a 2:1 honours degree or above, or equivalent. This degree should be in a relevant subject, for example mathematics, engineering or physical sciences.
Those with a 2:2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis.
School or college transcripts/certificates (international applicants only)
University transcripts
Degree certificates
English language certificates (international applicants only)
Personal statement
Official, authenticated translations of these documents if they are not in English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29900 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

13300 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK Fee for industry year: £2,700
International fee for industry year: £6,000

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

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

Funding

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