European Master's in Embedded Computing Systems (MSc) drafted

Program Overview

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This European master’s in embedded computing systems (EMECS) is a 2 year course run in partnership with

Kaiserslautern University

in Germany and the

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

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We are experts in system-on-chip (SoC) and electronics, NTNU specialise in electronics and communications, and Kaiserslautern in embedded systems. You’ll learn the fundamentals of embedded computing systems and experience life and study in different countries.

Our MSc embedded systems degree is a European-based master’s. It allows you to study in 2 countries at different universities.

On this embedded systems master’s degree you’ll learn the technologies that are transforming our communication systems. You'll get expert training from the:

University of Southampton as a leader in system on chip electronics

Kaiserslautern University

for embedded systems

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

for electronics and communication

You’ll study the fundamentals of embedded computing systems to the same education level at any of the universities. You’ll get to choose what electives you study, and the options on offer reflect the University’s individual profiles and their research institutions.

Course lead

This course lead for The University of Southampton is Dr Basel Halak. Dr Halak is a member of the Sustainable Electronics research group, as well as, Cyber Security group at Southampton’s Electronics and Computer Science School (ECS). His background is in the design and implementation of microelectronics systems, with special focus on reliability and security. Learn more by visiting

Dr Halak’s staff profile

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Program Outline

This embedded systems masters course takes place over 2 years, with each year spent at a different university. You’ll choose 2 universities out of 3 and receive a joint degree from them. The course is taught in English.

Your start date will depend on the university you choose to attend. You’ll start in August for University of Kaiserslautern and Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The University of Southampton start is in September.

MSc embedded systems is made up of topics you must study, an elective program you choose and a thesis project.

The topics you must study in year 1 are:

embedded system hardware architectures

system software

system-on-chip (SoC) design methodology

All partner universities have agreed on what is being taught as part of these topics, so wherever you choose to study, you’ll receive an equal education level to your peers.

In year 2, you’ll take an elective program. The different programs reflect the profiles of the university you are studying in. The four areas in the elective program are:

advanced topics in embedded systems

communication and signal processing

automation and control

microsystems

In year 2 you’ll also complete an individual thesis project.

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See all the modules in the course.