MSc Micro and Nanotechnology at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Discover micro and nanotechnology on this master’s degree. You’ll learn how microelectromechanical systems and nanoelectronics inform next-generation consumer electronics. Prepare for a career in industry or academic research.

What you will study

This is a full-time master’s course. Your studies will last a full 12 months, from September to the following September. 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 consultant engineer, research and development engineer, production engineer, process engineer, test engineer, nanotechnology consultant, nanotechnologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in electronic engineering or a related subject. 1 advanced mathematics module, such as advanced mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematical analysis, engineering mathematics, mathematics for electrical and electronic engineers or pure mathematics 2 electronic engineering modules, such as: semiconductor devices, solid state devices, electronic materials, electronic systems, electronic circuits, microelectronics, analogue systems, photonics or engineering design IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,000 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

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/apply

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