Program Overview

MSc Electronic & Electrical Engineering

The MSc Electronic & Electrical Engineering is a broad-based degree that covers a wide range of topics in electronic and electrical engineering. The course is designed for students who wish to develop expertise across the entire electronic and electrical engineering discipline.

Key Facts

• Start date: September & January
• Accreditation: Institution of Engineering & Technology
• Study mode and duration: 12 months full-time
• Industry Engagement: Competitive internship opportunities

Course Overview

This MSc is specifically designed for students who wish to develop expertise across the entire electronic and electrical engineering discipline. You’ll study a comprehensive, future-focused curriculum, blending core engineering principles with key emerging technologies and systems. You’ll gain insight into real-world challenges and build valuable professional connections through industry engagement.

Why this Course?

This MSc is aimed at ambitious students who want to shape the technologies that power our world. The course offers a unique opportunity to explore advanced subject options across the entire electronic & electrical discipline, allowing you to build a personalised MSc course to meet your individual career goals and ambitions.

What you’ll Study

You’ll study a selection of thematic taught modules exploring all major elements of the electronic & electrical engineering discipline. These modules are designed to develop advanced technical understanding, enhanced with the leadership, project management and professional engineering skills sought after by employers.

MSc Project

Students who pass all required taught modules will progress to the MSc Project, undertaken between May and August, and culminating with the Poster Presentation Day, where they will have the opportunity to showcase their research. MSc Projects involve an in-depth investigation on a topic chosen by the student within the field of electronic or electrical engineering.

Course Content

• Compulsory module: Assignment & Professional Studies (20 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Advanced Power & Energy Systems (20 credits)
  • Power Electronics, Machines & Applications (20 credits)
  • Power System Design, Operation & Protection (20 credits)
  • Digital Signal Processing Principles (20 credits)
  • Information Transmission & Security (20 credits)
  • Control Principles (20 credits)
  • High Voltage Technology & Electromagnetic Compatibility (20 credits)
  • Power Electronics for Energy & Drive Control (20 credits)
  • Power System Economics, Markets & Asset Management (20 credits)
  • Wind Energy & Distributed Energy Resources (20 credits)
  • Advanced Digital Signal Processing Principles (20 credits)
  • Embedded Systems Design (20 credits)
  • Image & Video Processing (20 credits)
  • Software Engineering (20 credits)

Learning & Teaching

The MSc is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining both in-person and online methods to provide a flexible and engaging educational experience. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures (in-person & online)
• Problem-solving tutorials
• Hands-on, project-based laboratory sessions

Assessment

Each module employs a variety of assessment methods designed to maximise your learning and help you realise your full potential. These methods may include:

• Coursework – involving research, design & analysis tasks
• Examinations – testing core theoretical knowledge & problem-solving
• Lab reports – documenting technical investigations
• Presentations – developing the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly & professionally
• Group projects – fostering collaboration & innovation skills
• Final MSc Project – a substantive piece of independent work demonstrating mastery of a specialist area

Entry Requirements

• Academic requirements: Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in electronic, electrical or communications engineering, or a related subject.
• English language requirements: If English is not your first language, please visit our English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making your application.

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £11,900
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £11,900
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £31,100
• Additional costs: All students should expect to pay around £100 for additional course materials and other associated costs.

Careers

In a world driven by technology, this broad-based MSc is your gateway to a dynamic and impact career. This advanced degree opens many doors, and graduates are highly sought after across a wide spectrum of industries, including:

• Renewable Energy & Power Systems
• Telecommunications
• Aerospace & Defence
• Automotive & Transport
• Robotics & Industrial Automation
• Semiconductors & Microelectronics
• Healthcare & Biomedical Engineering
• Consumer Electronics
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Finance & Technology Consulting
• Smart Infrastructure & IoT
• Maritime & Offshore Engineering

Professional Development & Employability

We are committed to helping you build a strong professional network and enhance your employability. In today’s competitive energy sector, having the right skills, training, and mindset is essential for career success. To support your development, the MSc offers:

• Access to cutting-edge facilities and state-of-the-art laboratories
• Guidance from academic experts who are leaders in their fields
• Opportunities to engage with industry partners through internships, guest seminars, careers events and networking sessions

Facilities

The Department has extensive teaching spaces to support your learning and development, with internationally leading research centres, and state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to topics covered within the MSc. These include our high-voltage (HV) laboratories, our distribution network and protection laboratory, featuring a 100 kVA microgrid, and programmable load banks, as well as our Video & Hyperspectral Imaging facility and specialist Applied Space Technology laboratory. You’ll also have access to the Power Network Demonstration Centre (PNDC) - Europe’s first centre dedicated to the development, demonstration, and deployment of new smart-grid technologies and whole energy systems.