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Electrical Engineering MSc

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Electrical Engineering (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

  • Who is this course for?
  • Are you fascinated by the power of electricity and how it is harnessed to drive modern technology? Do you want to be part of the team responsible for designing and building the systems that power the world?

    Electrical engineering is about creating and improving the systems that generate, transmit and use electrical power. By studying electrical engineering, you’ll learn how to expand upon the fundamental principles of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism and apply this knowledge to design and develop complex systems and devices.

    Potentially leading to a fulfilling career with endless possibilities in power generation, telecommunications and sustainable energy and electronics, play a crucial role in the way we live and work.

    Key facts

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    • Students will gain experience of the type of problems encountered by academic and industrial researchers.
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    • This course is suitable for graduates of related disciplines who wish to convert to electrical engineering.
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    • This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

    Careers

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Modules

A project-oriented module involving a review of publications and views on a topic allied to the chosen specialist subject. The module will also involve organisation and design of the main project. Skills will be acquired through workshops and seminars that will include: Further programming in MATLAB and /or MS Excel Macros; Project planning and use of Microsoft Project; Measurement and error analysis; Development of laboratory skills including safety and risk assessment.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,850

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,600

Entry requirements

2:1 or equivalent grade in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related discipline. Applicants are expected to have covered modules such as Maths, Circuits, Computer Engineering, Signal/Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Communication or related key technical modules.

University information

The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education. It ranks in the top 20 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2024). It is also a research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, making it a superb place to study for a postgraduate qualification. In addition to being one of the world’s top 100...more