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MSc Internet of Things at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to design and engineer the next generation of connected devices and systems on this Internet of Things master’s course. You’ll learn about key hardware and software components, and the tools and methods to protect and optimise them. The course combines elements of computer science and electronics, and is ideal if you’ve graduated from either discipline.

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

What you will study

This is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for a full 12 months. For the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll focus on the taught part of the 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 internet of things software developer, test engineer, product manager, hardware engineer, systems engineer, machine learning engineer, embedded device engineer, network engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in electronics, computer science or related subject, such as computer engineering, telecommunications or engineering 1 advanced maths module, such as: advanced mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematical analysis, engineering mathematics, mathematics for electrical and electronic engineers or pure mathematics IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,200 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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