MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Swansea University

This MSc refines specialist skills in electronic and electrical engineering alongside research interests, reflecting the demands of the modern electronics industry. An optional additional year offers an industry placement or project, with support to secure a placement though not guaranteed.

Faculty: School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering  |  Department: Electronic and Electrical Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full time; 2 years full time with a year in industry; 2 or 3 years part time  |  Intake: September or January (1-year full time); September (other modes)  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Advanced Electronic Materials and Devices, Engineering Business Management, Advanced Telecommunications and Sustainable and Societal Engineering. Students add one option per semester (such as Advanced Power Semiconductor Technologies, Modern Control Systems, Modern Electric Conversion Systems with Sustainable Energy Laboratory, or Power Generation and Energy Technologies) and complete a 60-credit MSc Dissertation in Electrical Engineering.

Career pathways

Graduates work as broadcast engineers, control and instrumentation engineers, electrical engineers, IT consultants, network engineers, systems analysts, multimedia programmers, technical authors and technical sales engineers. Companies that regularly engage with or recruit from the programme include Arup, Infineon, Nissan, Tata Steel, GE, Renishaw, Rohde & Schwarz and Airbus.

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