Microelectronics MSc 

12 months full time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2013-14

UK and EU: full time £6,000
International: full time £14,750

More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.

Programme Overview

This programme equips you with specialist knowledge in all aspects of design and fabrication of microelectronic devices and systems and provides a much-needed bridge between undergraduate study and employment or research degree.

It is accredited by the Institute of Engineering Technology (IET) and Engineering Council providing you with a good foundation for professional registration.

The programme will provide you will advance knowledge and understanding in the advanced topics of:

  • System-on-chip test strategies
  • Semiconductor electronic devices
  • Semiconductor device fabrication
  • Advanced VLSI design
  • Reconfigurable hardware design
  • Signal processing and estimation
  • Mobile and cellular communications
  • Optoelectronics
  • Power electronics

Upon graduation you will be able to:

  • Use technical expertise in project planning and design
  • Produce engineering solutions through modelling and analysing problems
  • Use computer aided design and analysis techniques such as CADENCE
  • critically appraise a range of information

At Newcastle University you will benefit from our research led teaching that is coupled with significant industry involvement. Our facilities are amongst the most advanced of their type in Europe with world class research and teaching laboratories.

+Modules

This programme consists of compulsory and optional modules and an individual project with dissertation.

Assessment is by written examination at the end of each semester, coursework, and a project and dissertation conducted in association with one of the School’s research groups.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

+Entrance Requirements

A second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in Electrical & Electronic engineering, Computer Engineering or a related subject.

Applicants whose first language is not English should hold IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 79 (Internet-based), or equivalent.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.

+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding

See the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering's
website.

More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.

+How to Apply

Visit our postgraduate application site.

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

+Further Information

For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6154
Email: eee.pg@ncl.ac.uk

Subject Overview

This programme is within the subject area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.