Electronic Engineering MSc

University of Bedfordshire

About the course

This flexible, up-to-the-minute course is for graduates with a background in electronics. It has been designed in collaboration with industry experts and is ideal for those wishing to follow a specialist career in digital electronics or communications.

The course provides you with the academic and technical skills to analyse, synthesise, interpret and make sense of modern electronic systems so you are well prepared to meet the demands of tomorrow’s engineering society.

Gain advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills in digital communications, signal processing, electronic circuits and microprocessors as well as an understanding of engineering best practice and how to apply it in real-life scenarios.

Intermediate qualifications available:

Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Master's level
Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Master's level

Why choose this course?

• Start the course at a time that suits you, with six entry points through the year; each taught unit is delivered in a six-week block
• Study in an electronic laboratory environment, gaining valuable hands-on experience as well as opportunities for industry connections including National Instruments, Rhode & Schwarz and Axis Electronics
• Explore topics including applied microwave and optical communications, systems engineering, embedded sensors, controllers and energy, advanced digital signal processing, microprocessor architecture and embedded hardware, advanced digital communications, wireless sensor networks, optical communications and other exciting emerging technologies such as energy harvesting
• Develop practical skills in laboratory sessions in which you will build and work with your own electronic devices
• Benefit from developing expertise and understanding of professional standards