Sheffield Hallam University

MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering Work Experience

Sheffield Hallam University

Course overview

The Sheffield Hallam University MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Work Experience) is a course which aims to equip students with updated knowledge and practical skills in electrical and electronic engineering. The degree, accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), trains graduates to be professional engineers. It is organised in a manner that helps you know how to design and manage electrical systems for a sustainable future, with a focus on real-world projects and placements.

The course develops technical and professional skills through core technical components, project-based work, laboratory work, and workshops. All the mandatory modules are assessed through coursework covering the main aspects of digital signal processing, modern electrical systems, and system-on-chip architectures. A major part of this programme is the compulsory work placement, providing professional experience to enhance future job prospects.

Entry requirements

To be enrolled, candidates need to submit an online application that includes a personal statement and an academic or employer reference. Students may upload a CV with their application to show any work experience they have.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need at least a second-class honours degree in a relevant science or engineering subject.
  • The university will also consider a suitable professional qualification in an appropriate engineering field.
  • Alternatively, a degree in another discipline may be accepted if the applicant has at least one year of relevant industrial experience.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
  • Other equivalent test scores, like TOEFL and PTE, are accepted by the university.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Payment of tuition fees.

  • Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship

    Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Online Masters Scholarship

    A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Research Scholarship

    A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Study Discounts

    £2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.

    Up to £2,000

  • Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    £1,000 Postgraduate Taught

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Sheffield Hallam University MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Work Experience) course pursue careers in:

  • Research and development
  • Control engineering
  • Electronic or electrical design engineering
  • Electronic or electrical test engineering
  • Electronic or electrical installation engineering
  • Telecommunications engineering

Cost of study

International students pay £19,225 as a tuition fee for the MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Work Experience) at Sheffield Hallam University.

Admission

You can submit your application for this course directly through the university’s application portal. Please speak to our counsellors for assistance.

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