MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A programme covering practical and theoretical aspects of electronic engineering, including embedded systems, inverter technology, mobile signal processing and nanotechnology clean-room work, with hardware design in labs.

Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 1 year, full-time (part-time route available) | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Nanotechnology and Nanoelectronics, Distributed and Interactive Communications Systems, Renewable Energy Integrated Systems, Intelligent Sensors and Actuators in Engineering Systems, Computer Vision and Deep Learning, Sustainable Electric Transport and the MSc Dissertation and Research Skills.

Career pathways

Graduates have joined employers including BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Spirent Communications, Roke Manor, Allen and Heath, Jaguar Land Rover, Babcock Marine, Texas Instruments and National Instruments; industry links include BT and Bombardier Transportation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:2 honours degree in electronic engineering or a related subject; applicants with professional experience or international qualifications are considered individually. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element; evidence of qualifications, CV and personal statement of about 250-400 words.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year

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