12 months full time
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.
Please note that the former title of this programme was 'Mobile and Pervasive Computing'.
This programme equips graduates with knowledge and design skills in wireless and cellular communications, embedded computing, low-power system on a chip design and test. The options include several modules either on mixed digital-RF designs or multimedia and biometrics applications.
The programme is tailored to the demands of large, medium and small companies that design and manufacture mobile electronic equipment interfaced to wireless networks (eg smart mobile phones, netbooks, wireless routers, wireless sensors, RFID tags, smartcards, entertainment, security systems, etc.) and applications.
This degree programme includes only the full-time mode of study and is normally completed within one year. This is an advanced programme with a strong emphasis on project work and self-directed learning. None of the material is taught at the undergraduate level. A unique feature of this programme is a blend of subjects normally attributed to electronic design, communications and software engineering. Such a wide coverage reinforced with skills developed in the coursework and the individual project creates specialists capable of integrating into a commercial design group with reduced in-house training. The optional modules add flexibility to the programme, catering to the needs of the engineers either in the field of hardware or software wireless embedded design.
The programme combines leading research and teaching expertise in mobile communications and distributed computing from the School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering. The School is equipped with teaching and research facilities to deliver a high quality programme in this modern multidisciplinary field. The course is delivered by staff from internationally-recognised research groups carrying out internationally-recognised research projects.
You take compulsory modules in, two optional modules, and an individual project in association with one of the School’s research groups.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
Normally a second-class BEng Honours degree, or equivalent, in electrical and electronic engineering, electronic communications, 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.
See the School’s website for the latest funding opportunities.
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.
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.
For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6154
E-mail: eee.pg@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.