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MSc Microelectronics Systems Design at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our MSc Microelectronics Systems Design degree is a cutting-edge course, allowing you to choose from a wide range of modules based on digital integrated circuit design and analogue integrated circuit design. Our Microelectronics Systems Design degree examines aspects of system integration and discrete device properties. It is also an excellent platform for further research in the Nano or Electronic and Software Systems groups.

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 is a full-time master’s course. You’ll study for 12 months, usually from September to the following September. In semesters 1 and 2 you'll study the taught part of your 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 communications engineer, artificial intelligence specialist, embedded device engineer, electronic engineer, product design engineer, manufacturing engineer, systems engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in electrical engineering or electronic engineering. 1 advanced maths module, such as: advanced mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematical analysis, engineering mathematics, mathematics for electrical and electronic engineers or pure mathematics 2 relevant electronics modules, such as electronics design, embedded system design, digital electronics or semiconductor devices 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

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