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International/EU: £16,385 or £17,885 (with work experience) for the course
January 2024
Course summary
- Gain an understanding of the concepts and methods that are used in today's electrical and electronic systems.
- Acquire the skills necessary for their design, development and maintenance.
- Learn to use dedicated hardware to implement the concepts studied and to adapt these to real-world scenarios.
The course is built around core technical modules in combination with project-based activities. This lays the foundation for a course of study that can be designed to meet specific needs, whether these are for a particular career or in academia.
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How you learn
Your lecturer's view
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You study key technical areas, including digital electronics, electrical energy systems, communication media and System on Chip (SoC) design. You will have the option of selecting from a wide range of specialist modules in areas including Robotics, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). In addition, management modules are also available to develop your project and managerial ability and maximise your employment and career potential.
As well as improving your technical skills and knowledge, we also focus on building wider professional skills, such as planning, research techniques and promoting innovation.
You learn through
- a major project
- laboratory classes
- report writing
This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.
Course leaders and tutors
Graham Swift
MSc Course LeaderGraham teaches communications at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and digital signal processing to undergraduate level
Applied learning
Live projects
We emphasise learning through practical investigations and problem-solving, where you explore the issues that are typical of complex engineering systems through real world case studies. You complete a major project, supported by a project tutor, in an area of your choice allowing you to focus on a topic that can contribute to your career aims
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- senior management in a range of engineering fields
- higher levels of study such as academic research
- academia
Accreditation
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.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
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Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- typical industrial hardware and software
- embedded system development
- instrumentation
- computer networks and system analysis
- modelling
- LabVIEW
- Matlab
- ARM embedded system development kits
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Entry requirements
All students
Academic Qualifications
• An honours degree in an appropriate science or engineering subject, usually at least second-class, or
• Suitable professional qualifications in a field appropriate to engineering, or
• A degree in any relevant discipline plus at least one year of relevant industrial experience, or
• A diploma in a technological area, with at least three years of relevant experience.
Level of English language capability
• IELTS 6 or equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in all tasks.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
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| Module: Digital Electronic System Design | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Group Project - International Product Development | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Modern Electric Systems | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Project And Dissertation | Credits: 60 |
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| Module: Systems On Chip (S.O.C.) Architectures And Prototyping | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Applicable Artificial Intelligence | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Communication Engineering | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Control Of Linear Systems | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Digital Signal Processing | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Industrial Automation | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Machine Vision | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Project And Quality Management | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Robotics | Credits: 15 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £9,910 for the course without a placement. Or £11,410 with a placement.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,385 for the course without work experience placement or £17,885 with work experience placement.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
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