MSc Embedded Systems and IC Design

Entry year:
2024/25
Start date:
September, January
Study mode:
Full-time
Course duration:
1 year
Campus:
City

Course modules

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Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

MSc Dissertation
60 credits

Research Skills
10 credits

Modelling and Simulation
10 credits

Professional and Leadership Skills
10 credits

Embedded Systems
20 credits

IC System Design
20 credits

Nano Devices, Fabrication and Testing
20 credits

Digital Design & Test
10 credits

Advanced Signal Processing
20 credits

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Career paths

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

You will need:

Qualification requirements

Undergraduate degree

A Class 2.2 honours degree or above in Electrical/Electronic/Communication Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. A class 2.2 honours degree in Mathematics or a physical science, together with experience in a relevant engineering field. An unclassified degree in a relevant computing or technology-based discipline, supported by appropriate industrial and/or postgraduate experience in lieu of either of above, would be acceptable.

Alternative qualifications considered

Graduate or corporate membership of one an appropriate professional body, such as the Institution of Engineers (Sri Lanka), The Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK), The Institute of Measurement and Control (UK), The Institute of Mechanical Engineers (UK), The Institute of Physics (UK) or similar. Other qualifications or experience deemed to be equivalent to the above. In particular, mature students must provide evidence of adequate educational and/or industrial experience to assure a reasonable chance of success on the award programme. All applicants must provide evidence of competence in English. The level of English language required should be equivalent to 6.5 for IELTS with at least 5 in individual components, within the previous 24 months. Applicants who have studied and successfully achieved a UK Degree within the previous 24 months are exempt from the requirements to produce evidence of competence in English.

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