Electronics are critical for the global economy. Put yourself at the heart of this growing industry and deepen your engineering expertise.
With our MSc, take a leading role in the future research, development and application of computing and communications. Integrate these concepts with interactive digital media and revolutionise business and the life of individuals.
This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. The renewal of our accreditation takes us past a 40 year unbroken record of offering professional engineering qualifications.
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Course structure This MSc programme is a 1 year full-time advanced course, comprising of lectures, tutorials, practical laboratory work, and an individual research project.
You'll complete two compulsory modules and one or two specialised optional modules (as per your choice).
You'll continue with further taught courses, consisting of one compulsory module and one or two specialised optional modules. You'll also start work on your individual research project and will be allocated an academic supervisor at the beginning of the term.
With guidance from your supervisor, you'll submit your project plan at the end of the term. There is an examination period during January.
This term is fully dedicated to your individual research project. You'll implement your project as per your project plan. You'll integrate and apply knowledge from taught courses and conduct further research.
Regular meetings with your academic supervisor will track your progress, resulting in the submission of your project report at the end of the term. There is an examination period in May, with supplementary exams in August.
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To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
If you are unsure if you meet our entry requirements, you can also contact the admissions department to discuss whether your application would be considered.
English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 366 位 | 弗吉尼亚理工大学Virginia Tech | 32学分 | 1,740.5美元/学分 |
| 第 901 位 | 伍斯特理工学院Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 30学分 | 1,610美元/学分 |