Electrical & Electronic Engineering, MSc at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

The MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering covers the technologies behind modern 'Industry 5.0' systems, including electronic and electrical system design, the Internet of Things, communications and security. It is taught in the Engineering Innovation Centre on the Preston campus.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time available | Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Research Methods, Power Electronics and Electrical Machine Control, Advanced Digital Systems and an MSc Project; Digital Signal and Image Processing is an optional module. An industrial placement option is available.

Career pathways

Graduates work on industrial or research projects in individual and team roles and may progress to a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree in Engineering that includes study of electrical/electronics and programming. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years before the course start. Ghana: a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters), or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma, is accepted; WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6 (or SSCE grades A-D if studied 1993-2005) is accepted as evidence of English, or IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,250 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time available

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