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University of Southampton
Microelectronics Systems Design MSc
University of Southampton

Microelectronics Systems Design MSc

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Full time

Duration

1 year

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SEP

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Website Development

Course Summary

Our MSc Microelectronics System Design degree is a cutting-edge course, allowing you to choose from a wide range of modules based on digital integrated circuit design and analogue integrated circuit design.Our Microelectronics System Design degree examines aspects of system integration and discrete device properties. It is also an excellent platform for further research in the Nano or Electronic and Software Systems groups.We’ve led many of the most important advances in electronics and microelectronics over the past 30 years. This course will give you the highly sought-after skills for research or work in the industry.You’ll gain key skills relating to digital and analogue integrated circuit design and electronic systems engineering. There will also be opportunities to engage in specialised activities around the production of system on chip design on both integrated circuit and advanced FPGA (field-programmable gate array) platforms.

Through this course you’ll learn how to:

  • specify and design complex and highly integrated microelectronic systems
  • model and simulate the behaviour of parts of microelectronics systems elements and complete circuits
  • evaluate a device design using advanced simulation and modelling tools
  • find, understand and explain literature related to specialised areas of microelectronics systems
  • formulate a research project involving an advanced microelectronics system using appropriate the latest techniques, technologies and tools

Modules

Digital System Design (15 Credits) - Core
The following topics will be covered: How SystemVerilog is interpreted for simulation and synthesis; How to use EDA tools to configure FPGAs; The principles of functional verification of digital systems; The principles of Built-In Self-Test and system-level design for test techniques. The module will introduce you to the industry-standard hardware description language System Verilog (and to System).
MSc Project (60 Credits) - Core
Research Methods and Project Preparation (15 Credits) - Core
Secure Hardware and Embedded Devices (15 Credits) - Core
VLSI Design Project (15 Credits) - Core
VLSI Systems Design (15 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£33,900

Entry requirements

Youll need a 2:1 degree in electrical engineering or electronic engineering.

You must also have a good 2:1 (65%) score in the following:

  • 1 advanced maths module, such as: advanced mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematical analysis, engineering mathematics, mathematics for electrical and electronic engineers or pure mathematics
  • 1 advanced physics module
  • 1 circuit module, such as circuit design or circuit analysis
  • 2 relevant electronics modules, such as electronics design, embedded system design, digital electronics or semiconductor devices

University information

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The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities, and is ranked 17th overall in the UK according to the Complete University Guide 2026. With eight campuses situated in Southampton and...more

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