University of Hertfordshire

MSc Electronics Engineering

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

This one-year, full-time course enables students to acquire expert knowledge and develop dominant design skills in electronics engineering. It focuses on new technologies, such as 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), and demonstrates how to create smart, long-lasting systems by combining software and hardware.

They will learn about topics such as advanced systems design, mobile communications, and artificial intelligence. Lectures and classes are taken in the new Spectra building, which has modern laboratories and spaces for improved learning. Students will be graded through required subjects and a major piece of work called the MSc Individual Project.

Key highlights

  • Explores innovative technologies including 5G and the Internet of Things
  • Builds industry-required skills in microprocessor, DSP and FPGA technology
  • Employer links with Imagination Technologies, Samsung and BAE
  • Careers fairs and guest lectures supported by industry partners
  • Graduates work for organisations including MBDA, Centrica, ABB and Leonardo

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering; or above

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000

  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750

  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Electronics Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • FPGA Design Engineer
  • DSP Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer

Career opportunities

Graduates of  the MSc Electronics Engineering from the  University of Hertfordshire are prepared for roles in a wide variety of industries, with career paths including:

  • Electronics Engineer

  • Systems Engineer

  • Wireless Communications Specialist

  • Embedded Systems Developer

  • Digital Signal Processing Engineer

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for the full-time MSc Electronics Engineering at the university is £17,950. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university's application portal. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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