Program Overview

European Master's in Embedded Computing Systems (MSc)

About this course

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).

Entry requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 honours degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a related subject.

Course structure

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 4 and receive a joint degree from them. The course is taught in English.

Modules

The modules outlined provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching.

Learning and assessment

The learning activities for this course include:

• lectures
• small group teaching
• practical work
• independent reading
• coursework
• lab or practical sessions

We’ll assess you through:

• exams
• coursework in the form of:
  • problem solving exercises
  • lab reports
  • literature review
  • design exercises
  • individual and group projects
• a thesis project

Careers and employability

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills.

Fees, costs and funding

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £9,250.
• EU and international students pay £29,512.

How to apply

We collaborate with other universities to run this course. To make an application, you must apply using the European Master in Embedded Computing Systems (EMECS) website. Here you’ll find more details about entry requirements and the application process.

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