MSc Sensors, Data and Management

Program Overview

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MSc Sensors, Data and Management

About this course

The MSc (sandwich) Sensors, Data and Management is an innovative programme designed to be an interface between the University and Industry.

• Follow this application-led curriculum, designed in line with advice from industrial partners, which emphasises an understanding of the concepts and theories that underpin the theory, as well as its practical application within the real-world
• Enjoy high quality teaching, supported by practical laboratory and group activities, with state-of-the-art hardware and software facilities and excellent technical support
• This programme is available as a standard full-time Masters one-year programme (180 credits) or as an extended full-time Masters 20-month programme (240 credits).
• On both versions in semesters one and two you will study full-time at LJMU completing the taught modules.
• If you are on the one-year programme, you will complete your Dissertation over the summer.
• If you are on the 20-month programme, you will undertake the Group Design Project and your Dissertation in the second year.

Industrial organisations in different sectors have identified a gap in the market and the need for Engineers with good leadership and interpersonal skills in addition to their technical ability.

This programme aims to be an interface between University and industry. It provides appropriate training to our students in interpersonal and leadership skills as well as the traditional technical skills explored in the modules and industrial placement*.

This programme is available fulltime over one-year or 20-month full time (240 credits).

The Group Design Project aims to apply engineering, technology and scientific knowledge to a real-world design problem. Detailed ideas will be explored and developed through design, experimentation, computer modelling and/or manufacture.

Why should I choose the 20-month route?

The Group Design Project will encompass the wider aspects of social, economic, political, legislative, environmental, cultural, ethical and sustainability issues required in the modern environment.

• This route will equip you with the transferrable project management skills needed to excel in your chosen career.
• You will work in groups and meet regularly with an academic supervisor and any internal or external stakeholders in order to develop an effective team-working ethic.
• This route is designed for international students who wish to apply their knowledge to professional practice in the UK
• Industrial organisations across all sectors have identified a gap in the market for Engineers with good leadership and interpersonal skills in addition to their technical abilities.
• You will present your work through regular meetings with your supervisor as well as submitting progress reports and oral presentations. In this way you will have the chance to hone your communicative skills and leave University ready for the workplace.
• As an alternative to the group project on the 20-month programme an industrial placement is a possibility in year two.
• You will need to apply directly to companies offering placements — the offer of a placement will be subject to a successful interview with the employer. Although the University will provide support and guidance to find an appropriate placement they are not guaranteed.
• Please note that you cannot apply for the sandwich route before coming to LJMU; further information about applying to placement opportunities will be given during semester two of year one.

Course modules

Core modules

• MSc Dissertation (60 credits)
  • This project module provides you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to drive your own deep/thorough investigation, undertake high quality academic research and demonstrate critical evaluation of your results.
• Research Skills (10 credits)
  • The module will help prepare you to undertake your own research project and deliver the required skill set for successful completion of your investigations.
• Modelling and Simulation (10 credits)
  • This module will introduce you to Matlab coding for scientific computation, system modelling, and system simulation using Simulink.
• Professional and Leadership Skills (10 credits)
  • This module will help you to develop an awareness of the legal and ethical framework surrounding the activities of a professional engineer. You will also gain an awareness of the Emotional Competence Framework for a professional engineer. This will help you to develop a specific set of personal and social competency skills appropriate for a professional engineer, such as adaptability, creativity diversification, leveraging diversity, political awareness, leadership and team capabilities.
• Dynamic Systems Simulation (20 credits)
  • This module will introduce you to the complex dynamic systems simulation using Matlab/Simulink, and Interface of computer controlled system and simulation with LabView.
• Sensors Networks and Data (20 credits)
  • This module encourages the development of theoretical understanding and practical experience in wireless and sensor networks, covering concepts, protocol design, and coding techniques. It aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Quality Education, Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure, and Reduced Inequalities.
• Industrial Context and Relationship (10 credits)
  • This module seeks to introduce students to contemporary theories in industrial relations and apply them within various industry contexts. Topics covered include professional ethics, codes of conduct, moral responsibility, corporate social responsibility, legal frameworks of employment, product reliability, risk and safety analysis, assessment, management, and innovation techniques for generating and evaluating solutions within industrial contexts.
• Advanced Programming (20 credits)
  • This module provides engineering graduates with the opportunity to develop programming skills using high-level language constructs. It focuses on designing and implementing engineering software solutions and aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.

Optional modules

• Group Design Project (60 credits)
  • This module will enable you to apply engineering, technology and scientific knowledge to a real-world design problem.
• Big Data Computing (20 credits)
  • This module aims to develop skills in modern computing techniques for high performance analysis of large data sets. It also provides an understanding of how to translate an analysis problem to best exploit such techniques.
• Project Management Fundamentals (20 credits)
  • The module covers the fundamental theory and concepts of Project Management. It explores and promotes contemporary principles and concepts and examines processes, tools and methodologies.
• Sandwich Year Placement (60 credits)
  • Within this module you will have the chance to carry out an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement your programme of study at LJMU.
• Strategic Project Environment (20 credits)
  • This module develops your understanding of the project environment and its impact on all phases of a project. It improves your understanding of the projects themselves and thoroughly investigates environmental influences.

Your Learning Experience

Teaching Assessment

Teaching methods

• You will learn via lectures, tutorials, seminars, activity-based learning, group discussions, panel sessions, inverted classroom learning etc.

Applied learning

• You will undertake an industrial placement during the second year of study. Interviews will take place with our industry partners to secure these placements.

How learning is monitored on your programme

• To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme.
• Most of the modules on this course are assessed through coursework. The coursework types vary from writing short review reports, self-reflective pieces, and implementing programming codes to making presentations to industry representatives on a real-life industrial challenge.

Career paths

Further your career prospects

• LJMU has an excellent employability record with 94% (HESA 2022) of our postgraduates in work or further study fifteen months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
• Students enrolled on this programme acquire a range of academic and real-life skills including emotional competencies, solving industrial challenge, teamwork, constructive feedback, programming skills, and current industrial experience. Because of this experience, our graduates progress to being employed on industrial projects within the first year of their graduation, which help them find long-term employments soon after.

Tuition fees and funding

Home International

• Full-time per year: £10,850

Fees

• The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus wifi.

Financial Support

• There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students. From loans to International Scholarships and subject-specific funding, you’ll find all of the information you need on our specialist postgraduate funding pages. The University offers a range of financial support for students. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist financial support pages including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.

Additional Costs

• In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
  • Accommodation
  • Travel costs and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
  • Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
• Full-time per year: £18,250
• Year 2: £5,870
• Placement year: £3,910

International Scholarships and payment plans

• Liverpool John Moores University is committed to supporting international students by providing a range of scholarships and flexible payment plans to help students manage their tuition fees.

Scholarships

• LJMU provides a variety of postgraduate scholarships to support international students. Scholarships are available to self-funded students who have accepted their offer and met all the conditions outlined in their offer letter. Students must also demonstrate that they can cover living costs, travel, and other expenses associated to studying at the university. Postgraduate scholarships include tuition fee reductions and are often offered in partnership with external funding organisations such as the British Council and Chevening.
• All self-funded international students are eligible for an automatic scholarship worth up to £4,000. For more details and to view our full list of scholarships, visit the international scholarship webpages.

Deposit

• All students must pay a £5,000 deposit before they can receive their CAS letter.
• For more information view our deposit page.

Tuition Fee Payment Plan

• After paying their £5,000 deposit, students have the option to pay their fees in full or in three equal instalments minus any internal scholarships and discounts. There are two payment options available for international students. You can either pay your tuition fees in full before enrolment or opt for a payment plan. With the payment plan, you can pay your fees in three instalments after making your £5,000 deposit. The first instalment is due before enrolment.
• All payments should be made through Flywire. Full details can be found in the How to Pay Guide.

Early Bird Tuition Fee discount

• We are excited to introduce a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students. Eligible self-funded students who pay their fees by the required deadlines will get a discount which will be automatically deducted from the 1st year of tuition fees.
• To see the required deadlines please visit the webpage

Entry requirements

You will need:

Home International

Qualification requirements

• Undergraduate degree:
  • a minimum 2:2 BEng Honours degree in Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • or
  • a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in Mathematics or a physical science, combined with relevant experience in an engineering field or working with Sensors and Data Analytics

Further information

• Extra Requirements
• RPL
  • RPL is considered for this programme.

International requirements

• IELTS:
  • IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Further information

• Extra Requirements
• RPL
  • RPL is considered for this programme.
• Find your country

Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check.

How to apply

Securing your place at LJMU

• To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.

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