Electronics and Photonics Manufacturing

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

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

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2123 Electrical engineers
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2124 Electronics engineers
    2126 Aerospace engineers
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2122 Mechanical engineers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Electrical and electronic engineering

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    University of Glasgow

    Glasgow

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