On this well-established MSc programme you willdevelop advanced knowledge and skills in key aspects of telecommunications and wireless systems.

The course content is updated annually to maintain industry relevance and to reflect the latest developments in the industry.

The first two sections consist of lectures, laboratory classes and seminars, with a final section devoted to an individually supervised project.

We cover the following core (compulsory) topics during the MSc:

• Embedded computer systems
• Digital system design
• IC design
• Microprocess systems
• Research skills and project management. 

Graduates will be capable of undertaking research and development work in microelectronic Systems and also developing and managing R&D programmes.

This 2-year MSc programme EEMI shares the same taught modules with its equivalent 1-year MSc in Microelectronic Systems (EEMS) in year 1.  But unlike the 1-year MSc students who do their MSc project over the summer, students on the 2 year MSc (EEMI) are required to undertake an industrial project and placement (either in the UK or overseas) in year 2, typically 30 weeks from September to next June.

This opportunity to work in industry will help students strengthen their career options by

• Undertaking the project work in an industrial setting;
• Applying theory learnt in the classroom to real-world practice;
• Developing communications and interpersonal skills;
• Building networks and knowledge which will be invaluable throughout their career.

The programme offers you the opportunity to learn from experts in IC design and digital system design and embedded computer systems, to allow you to start working straight after your degree or continue your studies via a PhD. You'll get plenty of industry exposure too. Our industrial partners include ARM Holdings Plc, a top 200 UK company that specialises in microprocessor design and development.

Some of our graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:

• ARM
• National Instrument
• Imagination Technologies

 Some have continued to study for a PhD programme with us or other universities.