MSc Microelectronic and Communications Engineering

The MSc Microelectronic and Communications Engineering at Northumbria University, Newcastle, is for students who have studied engineering before and want to learn more about electronic and communication systems. You will study key areas such as analogue and digital circuit design, wireless communication, optical communication, and embedded systems. You will also use modern tools and software to practise your skills.

The course will help you understand how to study and improve the performance of microelectronic and communication systems. It will prepare you for work in areas such as electronics and advanced engineering.

In your second year, you can choose to study in another country for one semester or work with a research team. This will help you gain new experience and improve your knowledge and practical skills. You can also decide to finish the course in one year if you do not want the second-year option.

Studying MSc Microelectronic and Communications Engineering at Northumbria University gives you the chance to learn from expert teachers, take part in practical activities, and prepare for a job in electronics or communications.

Northumbria University is a public university in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East of England. It started in 1877 as Rutherford College and became a university in 1992. 

The university offers four main subject areas: Arts, Design and Social Sciences; Business and Law; Engineering and Environment; and Health and Life Sciences. It offers several courses for students who want to pursue a degree or improve their professional skills.

Grade Requirements:

• A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Physics, Engineering or a relevant subject is required to study this course. 
• Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

English Proficiency:

• International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent) to demonstrate proficiency in English.

For the 2025/2026 entry, the tuition fee to study an MSc in Microelectronic and Communications Engineering at Northumbria University, Newcastle is £23,950.

Northumbria University is committed to supporting the best students with outstanding academic ability. The early payment discount, for example, offers a £500 tuition fee discount to those who pay their deposit before 31 May 2025 for September 2025 entry and 31 October 2025 for January 2026 entry.

Graduates of an MSc in Microelectronic and Communications Engineering from Northumbria University, Newcastle, are qualified for employment in roles including the following:

• Electronics Engineer 
• Microelectronics Engineer 
• Telecommunications Engineer 
• Signal Processing Engineer
• Acoustics Engineer 
• Embedded Systems Engineer

Applications for this course are made using the online application link of the university. For details about this process, feel free to reach out to our counsellors at AHZ.