MSc Electronic Engineering

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Electronic engineering is an exciting and constantly evolving career. Electronic engineers design, develop, test and evaluate, maintain, and improve all types of electronics.

From manufacturing and industrial fields to research and product development firms, electronic engineers are responsible for the new products and improvements to existing products that help to change how society functions and completes everyday tasks, making things easier and more convenient at work and at home.

To get started in the electronics engineering field, a minimum of an undergraduate degree is required. For most positions and to advance in the field, a postgraduate electronic engineering degree is a must, and there are helpful certifications and other CV-boosting designations and associations to obtain.

To take the first step in your electronic engineering career, finding the university program that is the right fit for future career goals is essential.

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Applications & admissions for an MSc Electronic Engineering course

Some considerations when looking at postgraduate degree programs is the medium of instruction, options for number of modules per semester, and the type of students each program is designed for. The majority of postgraduate programs are offered for on-campus completion, but there are also some UK universities that offer online masters degrees in electronic engineering. Depending on the institution, part-time and full-time options are often both available, and both new undergraduate applicants and experienced professionals are able to benefit by completing a masters in electronic engineering course.

Once you've found the right university program, the next step is to be admitted into the postgraduate electronic engineering course. Although specific requirements vary by university, the minimum requirement for most postgraduate electronic engineering programs is a lower second-class bachelors degree in electronic, electrical, or computer engineering, or a related field such as physics or mathematics.

Postgraduate electronic engineering programs in the UK prepare both resident and international students for careers in electronic engineering all over the world. For international students, most universities require a 3.0 grade point average or higher, along with English language test scores that demonstrate proficiency level. Visa requirements will also apply.

Postgraduate in Electronic Engineering overview

Most of the postgraduate electronic engineering programs are designed to be completed in one year with a full-time course of study. With part-time coursework, an electronic engineering masters degree can be completed in two years. Throughout the course, students are able to gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively research and develop the electronic technologies and systems of industries from business to entertainment.

The modules that students complete vary by institution, but the majority of programs will allow for personalisation of the degree to better prepare students for the career of their choice. Modules could include digital signal processing, image analysis, 3D environments, nanotechnology, intelligent systems and control, circuit design, CAD and VLSI design, electronic components, optical communications, and computer communications.

Throughout each of the modules, students will learn the techniques and gain the knowledge needed to test designs, write specifications, discuss and create proposals, design systems and technology, plan projects, ensure safety, write technical reports, and continue education to stay up to date on new developments and research in the field.

Electronic Engineering graduate case study

Anna Marquez, from the United States, earned an MSc in Electronic Engineering from a highly-ranked UK university. She recommends studying in the UK to everyone she knows. Speaking about her experience Anna says, “Not only was the cultural experience amazing, but I had the chance to truly personalise my studies for the ‘green’ industry through customisation of not just the modules, but research project, too. At the end of my degree, I was able to use qualify for EUR ING, and went to work right away for an environmental firm in Australia.”

Funding your Masters in Electronic Engineering

There are many bursaries available to students enrolled in a postgraduate degree program for electronic engineering, including several offered through the Institution of Electronic Engineers (IEE). For more information on possibilities and how to get funding, see the helpful resources on our Fees and Funding advice page .

Benefits of postgraduate Electronic Engineering degree

There are many benefits to studying electronic engineering, and many of those benefits are related to earning the degree from a university in the UK. In the UK, electronic engineering is guided and regulated by the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), as well as the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE). Studying in the UK results in the satisfaction of the majority of membership requirements, helping graduates with an MSc in Electronic Engineering to qualify for a variety of professional designations, including Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer, and European Engineer with the Engineering Council (EUR ING), which is recognized by employers around the world.

Electronic Engineering salaries & careers

After earning an MSc in electronic engineering, graduates are ready to enter the workforce as electronics engineer. The degree is also marketable in other areas, including systems developer, quality manager, aeronautical engineer, manufacturing systems engineer, electrical engineer, and broadcast engineer.

With a masters in electronic engineering, employment candidates can expect to earn between £35,000 and £45,000 per year in the UK. With additional experience and/or a doctorate degree, salaries could exceed more than £65,000! Salaries vary based on company and industry, and electronics engineers are valuable in practically every type of work environment and field.

Employment opportunities are on the rise, and the education and designations available to masters students in the UK. are useful for recognition and qualification to enter into the workforce throughout Europe and the rest of the world.

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