MSc Embedded Systems Engineering

Overview

The huge growth of processing power, now available in small power efficient packages has fuelled the digital revolution. All sectors of the economy have been touched by the digital revolution. The growth of tools and techniques within this sector has led to a significant skills shortage, particularly for those trained at the highest level.

This is practically-orientated and advanced postgraduate course in the area of electronics design and applications. It is distinctive in that it provides a strong digital technology core backed up with applications-led modules. Examples of these applications include medical and electronics, e-health, intelligent building design, automotive electronics, retail and commerce. This broad coverage of diverse applications will prepare you for a range of careers in indsutry. Another feature of the course is the substantial amounts of practical work, which will give you confidence with software and digital hardware implementations using microcontrollers, FPGA, DSP devices and general system-on-chip the methodology.

Duration: Full-time, 12 months
Start date: September
2012 course fees: UK/EU: £10,000; International: £16,200
Scholarships: £16,200 and £5,000 scholarships available to international students. £5,000 scholarships available to UK/EU students.
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Accreditation: This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

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Modules

The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2012. This information is taken from the University Programme Catalogue, which is a tool designed for current students to select modules. If you are looking to start your studies in September 2013 this is still a useful guide as it gives you an idea of what you might study.

This is an indicative list and actual content may vary as we regularly review the content or our courses in light of new experiences and developments in the field.

Entry requirements

A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class honours (2.1) degree or higher in an appropriate numerate discipline usually electronic engineering, but others may be considered.

English language requirement: A pass at GCSE level in English language (grade C or above). If English is not your first language, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. You will need to meet our minimum requirements for one of the following recognised English language tests: the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Pearson Test of English Academic.

Career options

Embedded systems are ubiquitous in engineering and graduates are likely to find employment in a wide and diverse range of industries including: communications, automotive, transport, construction, industrial, automation, energy and environmental monitoring. Recent graduates have found employment with IBM, BAE Systems, Pace Micro Technology, ARM Inc, and Motorola.

How to apply

The easiest and quickest way to apply for a masters course is to apply online. This way you can track your application at each stage of the process. However, if you prefer you can download an application form. Once complete, please return this, along with the correct documents to our Engineering Admissions Hub either via email or post: Engineering PGT Admissions Hub, Faculty of Engineering, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK.

If you require any further information please contact the Postgraduate Admissions team, e: electronics@leeds.ac.uk, t: +44 (0)113 343 2035.