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MSc Electronic Engineering at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop your electronic engineering knowledge on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. This MSc course will give you the latest techniques, technologies and tools to help you meet emerging economic and social challenges. We’re a top 10 university in the UK for electronic engineering, meaning you’ll get the graduate opportunities you need for your future career.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Electrical and electronic engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This electronic engineering master’s consists of 8 taught modules, and an individual research project. You can choose 7 modules from a wide range of topics, allowing you to personalise your course to suit your own interests. You’ll need to study a research and project preparation, module which spans the entire course.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including manufacturing, scientific and technical, water and waste management, education, public administration, defence, finance. Careers directly related to the course include electronic engineer, design and development engineer, technology analyst, systems engineer, telecommunications engineer, controls engineer, robotics engineer, armed forces engineer officer.

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Entry requirements

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits represent learning based on defined learning outcomes and their associated workload. 1 ECTS is equal to between 20 and 25 hours of study time. You’ll need a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in electronic engineering or a closely related subject. 1 advanced maths module (equivalent to 7.5 ECTS), such as: applied mathematics, mathematical analysis, engineering mathematics, mathematics for electronic and electrical engineering or pure mathematics. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,700 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 36,800 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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