MSc (Eng) Embedded Systems Engineering at University of Leeds

Programme overview

An accredited MSc centred on practical electronics design and applications, with a strong digital technology basis, covering digital signal processing and embedded microprocessor systems using microcontrollers, FPGA, DSP devices and system-on-chip methodology.

Department: School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Digital Signal Processing, Modern Industry Practice and Data Communications and Network Security, with specialist options such as Medical Electronics and E-Health.

Career pathways

Graduates are in demand across industries that rely on embedded systems, designing solutions for complex engineering problems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate (MSc (Eng)). A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (honours) in electronic and electrical engineering, communications or telecommunications engineering, computer engineering, robotics, mechatronics, computer science, physics or a related subject with mathematical and technical content; applicants would normally have studied programming in C, C++, Java, Python or a similar language. Applicants with a 2:2 in these subjects, relevant work experience or professional qualifications are encouraged to apply. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 (international applicants), 10 September 2027 (UK applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,700 for the whole programme (2027 entry). Total fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,800 for the whole programme (2027 entry). Total fee. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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