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Electronic and Electrical Engineering, MSc

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Key Course Details

  • UK/EU
  • International
MSc 1 Years Full Time
    • Mode of Study Campus Based
    • Start Date Sept 2019
    • Typical Offer (view equivalents) 2.2
    • Location Bay Campus
    • Tuition Fees Per Year £ 9,000
MSc 2 Years Part Time
    • Mode of Study Campus Based
    • Start Date Sept 2019
    • Typical Offer (view equivalents) 2.2
    • Location Bay Campus
    • Tuition Fees Per Year £ 4,550
MSc 3 Years Part Time
    • Mode of Study Campus Based
    • Start Date Sept 2019
    • Typical Offer (view equivalents) 2.2
    • Location Bay Campus
    • Tuition Fees Per Year £ 3,000
MSc 1 Years Full Time
    • Mode of Study Campus Based
    • Start Date Sept 2019
    • Typical Offer 2.2 - More Information
    • Location Bay Campus
    • Tuition Fees Per Year £ 18,500
MSc 2 Years Part Time
    • Mode of Study Campus Based
    • Start Date Sept 2019
    • Typical Offer 2.2 - More Information
    • Location Bay Campus
    • Tuition Fees Per Year £ 9,250
MSc 3 Years Part Time
    • Mode of Study Campus Based
    • Start Date Sept 2019
    • Typical Offer 2.2 - More Information
    • Location Bay Campus
    • Tuition Fees Per Year £ 6,150
Accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
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Course Overview

The MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering course enables you to refine specialist skills alongside pioneering research interests at the College of Engineering. Your learning will reflect the modern demands of the electronics industry.

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the course gives you the ability to effectively plan and execute an intricate programme of work, and apply specialist knowledge in industry.

Why Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Swansea?

Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Swansea is the home of globally-renowned research experts in power electronics, telecommunications, nanotechnology and biometrics

Did you know?

We are ranked 13th in UK for Research Quality (The Times & Sunday Times University Guide 2019)

Your Electronic and Electrical Engineering Experience

Over the two-year course you will develop skills with industry-standard equipment, such as a scanning tunnelling microscope for atomic scale probing, and the hp4124 parameter analyser for power devices.

You will have the chance to build an understanding of prototyping and production methods and components, while learning how to construct and evaluate advanced models of manufacturing techniques.

By the end of the course you will be able to confidently differentiate, analyse and discuss product lifetime management solutions, and how they impact specific industry sectors.

Your studies will be nourished by an international community of over 500 postgraduate students and 120 research staff at the College of Engineering.

Further study support comes in the form of 24 hour access to our on-site library, advanced laboratories, a year-round programme of guest lectures, and dedicated postgraduate work rooms

Electronic and Electrical Engineering Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc are well positioned for rewarding employment opportunities.

Your future could lie in any of the following roles:

  • Broadcast engineer
  • Control and instrumentation engineer
  • Electrical engineer
  • IT consultant
  • Network engineer
  • Systems analyst
  • Multimedia programmer
  • Technical author
  • Technical sales engineer

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Modules

The first year of the MSc offers a selection of compulsory and optional 10-credit modules on subjects including power semiconductor devices, advanced power systems, optical fibre communications and nanoscale structures and devices.

Your second year is entirely dedicated to a dissertation project, worth 60 credits.

MSc 1 Year Full-time

Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters / PGDip / PGCert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
EGIM16Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Communication Skills for Research Engineers
EGLM00Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Power Semiconductor Devices
EGLM01Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)10Wide Band-gap Electronics
EGLM02Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Advanced Power Electronics and Drives
EGLM03Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)10Modern Control Systems
EGLM05Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)10Advanced Power Systems
EGLM06Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)10Energy and Power Electronics Laboratory
EGLM07Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Power Systems with Project
EGTM71Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Power Generation Systems
Optional Modules
EE Group 1 

Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose exactly 10 credits from Options in TB1. If the guidance notes apply please speak with the MSc Coordinator for advice.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
AT-M51Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Signals and Systems
AT-M56Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Digital CommunicationsThis module is the same as EG-350 so if you are a Swansea BEng EEE graduate it is incompatible and you will need to substitute it with an alternative module.
AT-M80Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Optical Fibre Communications
EGNM01Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Probing at the Nanoscale
AND
EE Group 2 

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Choose exactly 20 credits from Options in TB2. If the guidance notes apply please speak with the MSc Coordinator for advice.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
AT-M49Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)10RF and MicrowavesThis module is the same as EG-351 so if you are a Swansea BEng EEE graduate it is incompatible and you will need to substitute it with an alternative module.
AT-M76Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)10Wireless Communications
AT-M79Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)10Optical Networks
EGNM04Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)10Nanoscale Structures and Devices

Year 2 (Level 7 PGT)

FHEQ 7 Taught Masters Dissertation
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
EG-D05Semester 3 (Summer Taught)60MSc Dissertation - Electrical Engineering

Entry Requirements

Usually the entry requirements for the MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering course is a first or second class honours degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a similar relevant engineering or science discipline.

We welcome applications by prospective students from around the world and look for evidence of previous study that is equivalent to the entry requirements stated above. The Postgraduate Admissions Office are happy to advise you on whether your qualifications are suitable for entry to the course you would like to study. Please email admissions@swansea.ac.uk for further information.

If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification to make sure you get the full benefit from studying at Swansea. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 5.5 in each component). A full list of acceptable English Language tests can be found at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/english-requirements

How You're Taught

The College of Engineering uses a variety of teaching methods including; taught/lecture-based, small group work, laboratory-based, project/assignment-based, use of Blackboard. Increasingly lectures are exploring the use of lecture recording, blended learning and flipped learning.  

Full details of the methods used within each module can be found within the module descriptors in the subject specific handbooks. 

Welsh Provision

If you are a Welsh speaker our dedicated academy, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

  • An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
  • The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
  • The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and every effort will be made to mark your work in its original language.
  • A Welsh-speaking personal tutor.
  • One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.

Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our *TEF data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

Professional Body Accreditation

MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Swansea University is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), as further learning to Masters level for the purposes of partially meeting the educational requirement for Engineering Council registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). Study on this accredited degree will provide you with some of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills needed by Chartered Engineers. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.

Meet Your Lecturers

The following academic staff will be teaching on your Electronic and Electrical Engineering degree:

  • Dr Richard Cobley
  • Dr Timothy Davies
  • Dr Karen Ennser
  • Dr Meghdad Fazeli
  • Dr Paul Holland
  • Dr Petar Igic
  • Dr Chris Jobling
  • Dr Jason Jones
  • Dr Karol Kalna
  • Professor Lijie Li
  • Dr Pavel Loskot
  • Dr Thierry Maffeis
  • Dr Amit Mehta
  • Dr Stefano Taccheo
  • Professor Vincent Teng
  • Dr Grazia Todeschini
  • Dr Zhongfu Zhou

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2019/20 are as follows:

UK/EU International
MSc Full Time £ 9,000 £ 18,500
MSc Part Time £ 4,550 £ 9,250
MSc Part Time £ 3,000 £ 6,150

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

International students and part-time study: It is now possible for some students to study part-time under the Tier 4 visa route. This is dependent on factors relating to the course and your individual situation. It may also be possible to study with us if you are already in the UK under a different visa category. Please visit the University information on Visas and Immigration for further guidance and support.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Scholarships and Bursaries

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but are not limited to):

  • Parking and travel to and from campus
  • Printing, photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
  • Purchase of books or texts
  • Printing and binding
  • Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Careers and Employability

Careers and Employability Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

  • Academic writing
  • Maths and statistics
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Digital skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Note taking
  • Revision, memory and exam techniques
  • English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

How to Apply

Please apply through the University’s central application system.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply for postgraduate study pages.

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