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Electrical and Electronics Engineering MSc

University of Gloucestershire

What is Electrical and Electronics Engineering MSc?

Gain the knowledge and skills you need for a career in electrical and electronic engineering. The course gives you the opportunity to improve your knowledge and keep up with the latest developments in the industry.

You’ll develop your understanding of key aspects of electrical and electronics engineering, and explore how they fit into the context of industrial sectors and rapidly-developing everyday applications. You’ll address the challenges, problems and solutions involved in electrical and electronics engineering in modern industry, including optimal and intelligent electronic system design and development, and engineering operation and management. You’ll study and research new approaches in this field – and apply them to both real-world and research-orientated problems.

This course has been designed for students interested in developing their careers in both theoretical and practical areas of electrical and electronic engineering. It also prepares students wishing to continue their study to doctorial level research. Students successfully completing this course will be able to make an immediate contribution to a company’s performance and operations within the broad spectrum of modern industry.

Study style

Modules will be delivered through a series of lectures covering core concepts and material – and will be developed further during workshop/laboratory sessions where students will complete a number of associated and linked practical tasks. The assessment is 100% coursework and report based.

You’ll have the chance to work as both an individual and as part of a team on projects and topics including artificial intelligence, smart industrial robots, sensing and embedded systems, smart mechanical systems and products, intelligent industrial inspection, biomedical applications and surgical robotics.

Entry requirements

    • BSc or BEng (min Honours 2:2) in general engineering, electrical, electronics, mechanics or computing

    • EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in writing and in any other band) or equivalent.

Course modules

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Fees and costs

See the further details of fees and potential extra costs when studying a course at the University of Gloucestershire.

Students usually support themselves through the postgraduate loan, private savings, family support or sponsorship from an employer. For advice and guidance on your funding options, contact the Money Advice team at moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk or call 01242 714535.

UoG graduates receive up to 20% off postgraduate tuition fees. Terms apply.

Start date Location Course code Total Fee (UK) Total Fee (international)
Sep 2024 Park, Cheltenham £10,650 £17,100
Sep 2025 Park, Cheltenham TBC TBC

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Possible careers

Graduates from this course can go on to work as:

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineer
  • Mechatronics Engineer
  • Industrial Systems Engineer
  • Industrial Control Engineer
  • Academic research professional or Doctoral student.

Industry links

The course has been designed with strong focus on industrial applications based on an extensive survey of various industrial companies. You’ll have the opportunity to practice your skills and knowledge with local employers including ABB, MOOG, SC Group, Spirax Sarco, Dowty Propeller, Kohler Mira and Total Metal Products Ltd.

Study theory and practice

The course offers a healthy balance between theory and practice, with the aim of producing graduates who can play leading roles in industry.

Meet the increasing demand

As the electronics industry continues to grow worldwide, the demand for electrical and electronic engineering graduates is higher than ever.

Endless possibilities with a master’s degree

Increase your pay potential, specialise in the subject you love, or pursue your passion and switch careers.

UoG students can benefit from an alumni discount. Receive 20% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees as a 2022 graduate.

Discover your next step.

"I have significant experience on industry projects"

“Following my academic qualifications and two PhD degrees in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, I spent 23 years in research, teaching, supervising and courses leading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in a number of national and international universities. I also have significant experience on industry projects during my work as a Process Engineer, Leader for Engineering Group, Consultant Engineer, and recently Senior Design Engineer in the modelling team at the Center of Integrated Photonics (CIP) Technologies in Ipswich, UK. As Academic Course Leader for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses I manage the programme’s content to ensure that graduates obtain the range of competences and skills required for successful careers in industrial technologies and and control engineering.”