Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc
Our MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Practice is ideal for forward-thinking graduates seeking career development in manufacturing or engineering management.
This master's programme helps to develop graduates into innovative professional engineers with a creative approach to problem-solving and a focus on efficient utilisation of current and emerging technologies. It will suit engineering and technology graduates who want to expand their skills or develop professional careers in electrical and electronic engineering related fields.
This two-year Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree with Industrial Practice is an innovative combination of theory and practice. You'll have the chance to put your learning into action through an individual project, followed by a placement with a relevant employer. The placement is an ideal opportunity to work and engage with state-of-the-art industrial systems, processes and practices while reflecting on your personal development.
On successful completion, you will emerge from this course as a well-rounded professional engineer. With a highly valued combination of in-depth knowledge and work experience, graduates of this programme have enhanced career prospects worldwide.
This programme has been designed for the International Market.
School
Engineering
Location
Medway Campus
Duration
2 years sandwich
Start month
September; January
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below
What you should know about this course
- You study at our Medway Campus in Kent and benefit from our world-class specialist and integrated engineering laboratories
- Ideal for graduates seeking managerial roles in manufacturing and engineering
- Learn to be a creative and innovative problem-solver with commercial awareness
- Combine study with practice through a year-long project and extended placement
- You are responsible for securing your placement (with our help). But if this is not completed, you can still graduate with an award without industrial practice.
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology Accredited by the Engineering Council
What you will study
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Power Systems Analysis (15 credits)
- Technology Integration and Interfacing (15 credits)
- Design of Advanced Electronic Systems (15 credits)
- Embedded Electronics and Communications (15 credits)
- Individual Research Project (60 credits)
- Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Engineering)
Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.
- Electrical Machines and Drives (15 credits)
- Machine Sensing (15 credits)
- Power Electronic Converters (15 credits)
- Human & Machine Robotics (15 credits)
- Strategy & Management (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Individual Research Project (continued)
- Industrial Practice (60 credits)
Entry requirements
If you are a UK citizen or have permanent residency from outside the UK
- a UK citizen or have permanent residency
- from outside the UK
UK citizens and permanent residents
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Applicants without a degree that have professional and vocational experience (e.g. incorporated engineer or chartered engineer status) may be considered if they demonstrate the potential to succeed on the course.
Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to obtain industry experience.
International entry requirements
The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.
How you will learn
Teaching
You are taught through a combination of interactive lectures, discussions, and tutorials, with the use of appropriate and relevant case-studies. Our taught modules are research-engaged and most have a practical component that relates to the theory you cover in the classroom.
Individual research projects help you learn to adapt and apply specific methodologies to unfamiliar problems.
Class sizes
For specialist modules, our classes are usually limited to 20 students in lab sessions and 40 in lectures. This helps to create familiarity between students and staff and ensure a great learning experience. The modules that run across several courses can have larger classes sizes, which are typically broken down into smaller groups.
Independent learning
Our courses are designed to give you the space for exploratory and independent study. You'll work towards individual and group assignments and undertake the preparation/follow-up work associated with lectures, seminars, integrative assignments and laboratory classes.
We encourage students to take advantage of a range of related extra-curricular opportunities available within the university and elsewhere.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as:
- Classroom presentations, discussions and case-studies
- Critical reviews, looking at new areas of research
- Examinations.
Feedback summary
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date.
Examination results will be available within 28 days.
Fees and funding
University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).
Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
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Home | £16,550 | N/A | N/A
International | £21,000 | N/A | N/A
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
The industrial placement is an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and experience you gain during your first year on the programme. You will engage with current industrial systems, processes, and practices, which contribute to your professional development in the engineering sector.
How long is my placement?
An industrial practice placement should typically last 11 months, with a maximum of 48 weeks, and a minimum of 35 weeks (only if required by the student placement search process).
Mentors
A workplace mentor supports you during your placement, helping you to set objectives and goals, and ensuring you receive appropriate training.
You will also be allocated an academic mentor who monitors your written work. The academic mentor will engage with you to ensure your placement is running smoothly.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Graduates from this course can pursue careers as electrical and electronic engineers in sectors ranging from communications to control and instrumentation in the process industries.
Do you provide employability services?
As well as support from the Faculty of Engineering and Science Placements Team, the University partners with an organisation that specialises in guiding students to secure an industrial practice placement. However, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to secure an appropriate placement. This could be with a local or international employer in a relevant industrial sector.
If a placement is not secured, it is still possible to graduate with an MSc without the endorsement of Industrial Practice.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Practice is designed for graduates seeking career development in manufacturing or engineering management. The program aims to develop graduates into innovative professional engineers with a creative approach to problem-solving and a focus on efficient utilization of current and emerging technologies. It is suitable for engineering and technology graduates who want to expand their skills or develop professional careers in electrical and electronic engineering related fields. This two-year program combines theory and practice, offering students the opportunity to apply their learning through an individual project and a placement with a relevant employer. The placement provides a chance to work with state-of-the-art industrial systems, processes, and practices while reflecting on personal development. Upon successful completion, graduates emerge as well-rounded professional engineers with a highly valued combination of in-depth knowledge and work experience, enhancing their career prospects worldwide. This program has been designed for the International Market.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Power Systems Analysis (15 credits)
- Technology Integration and Interfacing (15 credits)
- Design of Advanced Electronic Systems (15 credits)
- Embedded Electronics and Communications (15 credits)
- Individual Research Project (60 credits)
- Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
- Optional Modules (Choose 45 credits):
- Electrical Machines and Drives (15 credits)
- Machine Sensing (15 credits)
- Power Electronic Converters (15 credits)
- Human & Machine Robotics (15 credits)
- Strategy & Management (15 credits)
Year 2:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Individual Research Project (continued)
- Industrial Practice (60 credits)
Teaching:
- Teaching methods include interactive lectures, discussions, tutorials, and case studies.
- Modules are research-engaged and most have a practical component that relates to the theory covered in the classroom.
- Class sizes are usually limited to 20 students in lab sessions and 40 in lectures.
- The program team and other contributors are globally recognized specialists in their fields.
- Colleagues from industry deliver guest lectures each year, as well as industry-relevant teaching sessions and seminars.
Careers:
- Graduates can pursue careers as electrical and electronic engineers in sectors ranging from communications to control and instrumentation in the process industries.
- The industrial placement provides an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and experience gained during the program.
- Students engage with current industrial systems, processes, and practices, contributing to their professional development in the engineering sector.
- The placement typically lasts 11 months, with a maximum of 48 weeks and a minimum of 35 weeks.
- Workplace mentors support students during their placement, helping them set objectives and goals and ensuring they receive appropriate training.
- Students are also allocated an academic mentor who monitors their written work and engages with them to ensure the placement is running smoothly.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Engineering Council.
- Students study at the Medway Campus in Kent and benefit from world-class specialist and integrated engineering laboratories.
- The program is ideal for graduates seeking managerial roles in manufacturing and engineering.
- Students learn to be creative and innovative problem-solvers with commercial awareness.
- Students are responsible for securing their placement (with help from the university). However, if a placement is not completed, students can still graduate with an award without industrial practice.
Full time
Home: £16,550 International: £21,000
Part time
N/A
Distance learning
N/A
