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University of Bristol: Advanced Microelectronic Systems Engineering
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 394 1649 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Bristol and the surrounding area hosts a thriving and world-renowned semiconductor design industry. The groups involved in microelectronics research at the University of Bristol have collaborative links with multinational companies in the microelectronics industry. These organisations have identified a shortfall in graduates with the necessary qualifications and professional skills to work in the sector, so this programme has been designed to meet this need.
A range of taught subjects covers core topics, such as digital and analogue application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, digital signal processor (DSP) and field-programmable gate array (FPGA)-based computing, integrated sensors and actuators, and embedded computing systems. Changes are made periodically to reflect important emerging disciplines, such as electronics for the Internet of Things (IoT), biomedical applications, and quantum photonics applications.
The programme offers you the opportunity to learn from microelectronics, nanoelectronics, and computer science experts. You could move on to start working straight after your degree or continue your studies on a PhD. We aim to provide you with a range of contemporary design skills to supplement theoretical knowledge. Lectures are accompanied by lab exercises in state-of-the-art industrial electronic design automation (EDA) software to give you valuable experience in a professional environment.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related discipline in Engineering. Your degree must also include scores of 55% or an international equivalent in each of the following four modules: Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Programming and Signals and Systems. If you have not studied any Signals and Systems or Programming modules, a module in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Microprocessors and Embedded Systems, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), or Computer Architecture will be considered in place of this. Unfortunately, applicants with an Engineering background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Geophysics, Physics, Electric Engineering and Automation, Power Electronics and Automation and Control will not be considered suitable for this programme. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific modules requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional qualifications. If you have the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae/résumé) when you apply, showing: - A relevant postgraduate qualification. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 16200 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 36900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 36900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Bristol and the surrounding area hosts a thriving and world-renowned semiconductor design industry. The groups involved in microelectronics research at the University of Bristol have collaborative links with multinational companies in the microelectronics industry. These organisations have identified a shortfall in graduates with the necessary qualifications and professional skills to work in the sector, so this programme has been designed to meet this need.
A range of taught subjects covers core topics, such as digital and analogue application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, digital signal processor (DSP) and field-programmable gate array (FPGA)-based computing, integrated sensors and actuators, radio-frequency and mixed-signal design. Changes are made periodically to reflect important emerging disciplines, such as electronics for the Internet of Things (IoT), biomedical applications and quantum photonics applications.
The programme offers you the opportunity to learn from microelectronics, nanoelectronics and computer science experts. You could move on to start working straight after your degree or continue your studies on a PhD. We aim to provide you with a range of contemporary design skills to supplement theoretical knowledge. Lectures are accompanied by lab exercises in state-of-the-art industrial electronic design automation (EDA) software to give you valuable experience in a professional environment.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related discipline in Engineering. Your degree must also include scores of 60% or an international equivalent in each of the following four modules: Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Programming and Signals and Systems. If you have not studied any Signals and Systems or Programming modules, a module in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Microprocessors and Embedded Systems, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), or Computer Architecture will be considered in place of this. Unfortunately, applicants with an Engineering background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Geophysics, Physics, Electric Engineering and Automation, Power Electronics and Automation and Control will not be considered suitable for this programme. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: evidence of significant, relevant paid or voluntary work experience (minimum one year full-time, or part-time equivalent) in a relevant sector such as Electronics Engineer, Electronics Design Engineer or Research Engineer. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 35800 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 35800 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Bristol and the surrounding area hosts a thriving and world-renowned semiconductor design industry. The groups involved in microelectronics research at the University of Bristol have collaborative links with multinational companies in the microelectronics industry. These organisations have identified a shortfall in graduates with the necessary qualifications and professional skills to work in the sector, so this programme has been designed to meet this need.
A range of taught subjects covers core topics, such as digital and analogue application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, digital signal processor (DSP) and field-programmable gate array (FPGA)-based computing, integrated sensors and actuators, radio-frequency and mixed-signal design. Changes are made periodically to reflect important emerging disciplines, such as electronics for the Internet of Things (IoT), biomedical applications and quantum photonics applications.
The programme offers you the opportunity to learn from microelectronics, nanoelectronics and computer science experts. You could move on to start working straight after your degree or continue your studies on a PhD. We aim to provide you with a range of contemporary design skills to supplement theoretical knowledge. Lectures are accompanied by lab exercises in state-of-the-art industrial electronic design automation (EDA) software to give you valuable experience in a professional environment.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or a related discipline in Engineering. Your degree must also include scores of 60% or an international equivalent in each of the following four modules: Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Programming and Signals and Systems. If you have not studied any Signals and Systems or Programming modules, a module in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Microprocessors and Embedded Systems, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), or Computer Architecture will be considered in place of this. Unfortunately, applicants with an Engineering background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Geophysics, Physics, Electric Engineering and Automation, Power Electronics and Automation and Control will not be considered suitable for this programme. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: evidence of significant, relevant paid or voluntary work experience (minimum one year full-time, or part-time equivalent) in a relevant sector such as Electronics Engineer, Electronics Design Engineer or Research Engineer. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7850 GBP for Year 1 |
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