Electronics and Photonics Manufacturing

University of Glasgow

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Materials science and engineeringManufacturing engineeringElectrical and electronic engineering

Electronics and Photonics Manufacturing MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of Glasgow, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 12 months.

About this course

This Masters in Electronics & Photonics Manufacturing introduces you to a broad spectrum of specialist topics in advanced manufacturing and electronics design. These topics involve the fusion of novel nanofabrication and microforming processes with material technologies within a manufacturing context. This programme provides the essential knowledge and practical experience of manufacturing techniques for modern industrial and consumer products and systems.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

- Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 5th in the UK and 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2022).

- In research excellence (REF2014), Engineering was in the UK top 10 for number of staff judged to be world leading, 5th in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research.

- Students taking nanoscale manufacturing options will work in the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre, which hold a number of world records in nano-manufacturing, and boasts a 1350 m2 cleanroom and over £32M of fabrication tools.

- You will take part in an interdisciplinary team project specifically designed to prepare you for engineering projects in industrial manufacturing, dealing with both technical issues and key non-technical issues such as legal, environmental and financial considerations.

- The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.

- MSc project options are either in collaboration with industry, or academic researchers in the Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment, Systems, Power and Energy, Aerospace Sciences, or Biomedical Engineering Divisions.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Modes of delivery of the MSc in Electronics & Photonics Manufacturing include lectures, tutorials and design classes, allowing students the opportunity to take part in lab, and design project work. All students participate in an interdisciplinary team project, and a major individual project.

Core Courses
ADVANCED MANUFACTURE
FUNDAMENTALS OF MANUFACTURING AND CAD
INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN PROJECT M
MSC PROJECT

Optional Courses include:
[[[ENG5261]]]
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS DESIGN PROJECT M
LASERS AND INTEGRATED OPTICS M
MATERIALS ENGINEERING 5
MICRO & NANO TECHNOLOGY
MICROWAVE AND MILLIMETRE WAVE CIRCUIT DESIGN
NANOFABRICATION
ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS 4

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Glasgow

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Glasgow

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering