Study Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc with Placement

Course Highlights

The rapid pace of technological change requires a broad educational background in order to be able to design, control and maintain smart electronic devices and IoT systems. This degree combines the core elements of electronic engineering, focusing on hardware components and software programming like sensors, embedded systems and robotics, with comprehensive exploration of AI and cyber security. This enables students to bridge the gap between hardware and software, gaining a holistic understanding of modern technology.

Smart devices have considerable influence on how we live our lives, from the pervasive mobile phone to the emerging driverless vehicles. Intelligent systems are enabled by the Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm, a key ingredient of this MSc, with multiple sensors feeding data over networks to be processed on the cloud.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering graduates are in high demand. We’re committed to helping you meet the challenge of gaining job-oriented skills by teaching simultaneously the underpinning theory and practical engineering applications.

It's strong local links with industry will provide you with substantial opportunities for practical work experience. The Electronic and Electrical Engineering team has rich research experience and collaborations with industries; many of our Master’s students carried out their research projects with companies such as Glen Dimplex, URENCO, BRE, Arup North West, Advanced Control, Spiro Control, Passion for Life Healthcare, GHD Environment, Arvia and RFIDdirect.

The University has modern labs of embedded systems, control engineering, power electronics, electromagnetics, cybersecurity and robotics, where students are exposed to industrially-relevant software and hardware making them ready for employment.

Choosing a Professional Placement MSc is a win-win for your career, giving you the chance to get real experience, apply your cutting-edge skills in the workplace and stand out to future employers.

In the first year you will have help from the University to find a placement, whilst developing your expertise. You will then spend your second year out in industry on placement, getting the chance to work with industry professionals and grow your network of industry contacts. Bringing your university-acquired knowledge and insights to industry, you will get to make a difference to the workplace and make lasting links with your employer.

Students need to find and secure their own placement, supported by the University. A preparation module will also help you to get ready for your placement.

Course Modules

Robotics

Compulsory

Cyber Concepts and Techniques

Compulsory

Intelligent Systems, Sensors and Control

Compulsory

Power Electronics, Drives and Systems

Compulsory

MSc Project

Compulsory

Advanced Embedded Systems & Internet of Things

Compulsory

AI for Modern Use-Cases

Compulsory

Professional Placement

Option - Year 2

Learning Structure

Teaching

• You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and hardware/software laboratory sessions at Exton Park’s purpose-built facilities. The School has state-of-the-art hardware laboratories for control systems, embedded systems, Internet of Things and power electronics. PC suites running a plethora of electrical and electronic engineering software applications for device, circuit and system simulation are also available.
• Industrial-oriented projects will also be possible with input from an industrial supervisor, as well as the academic supervisor.

Assessment

• You will be assessed via coursework assignments and written reports. The modules are assessed typically through two or three separate coursework assignments with a varied final mark weighting, for example 50%/50%, or 25%/75%, or 40%/10%/50%.
• You will be guided by an experienced academic supervisor with specialist knowledge in an area of interest to you for your individual project.

Entry Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in a Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or Communications Engineering or a related area with CGPA 2.75 or 60% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.

  CGPA 2.50 is acceptable of the following universities:

  1. North South University (NSU)
  2. BRAC University
  3. Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
  4. American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
  5. Asian University for Women (AUW)
  6. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
• A 2:2 or above honours degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or Communications Engineering or a related area.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

With minimum 5.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 91

Minimum in Listening: 19, Reading: 20, Speaking: 21, Writing: 20

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 65

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 70

With minimum 60 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall C1 / 7

With minimum B2 / 5 in each bands

Study Gaps

Applicants with 10 years or longer gaps in study are required to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career.