MSc Embedded Systems Engineering
Course overview
Coventry University's MSc in Embedded Systems Engineering focuses on the design and development of smart electronic systems. This includes both hardware and software aspects like programming, wireless communication, and signal processing, with applications in mobile phones, cars, medical devices, and robots.
Students study modules such as control systems, embedded programming, encryption, and image processing. There will also be a project where they work on a problem or create a design. If they opt for the two-year programme, they can undergo a professional placement to gain work experience.
Learning includes lectures, labs, group work, and practical tasks. Students use tools like MATLAB and Simulink. Assessment is done through reports, tests, presentations, and projects instead of just exams.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants are required to have a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in a subject such as Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science (with a hardware/electronics component), or Physics.
- Candidates who also hold a lower qualification but have professional experience will be considered.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants whose first language isn’t English need an IELTS score of 6.5, with no component below 5.5. A score of 88 with a minimum component score of 19 in the TOEFL iBT may also be accepted.
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship
£2,500 scholarship for first year only.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Embedded Systems Engineering from Coventry can work efficiently in roles including:
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Firmware Developer
- Hardware Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- IoT (Internet of Things) Engineer
Cost of study
International students pursuing the MSc Embedded Systems Engineering course will pay £18,600 in the 2025/26 academic year. For those interested in the Master’s with professional placement option, the fee is £1,800.
Admission
Candidates opting for the MSc Embedded Systems Engineering at Coventry can receive personalised guidance by contacting AHZ counsellors today.
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