Embedded Systems and IC Design

Liverpool John Moores University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Electrical and electronic engineering

About this course

Study on this Masters programme in Embedded Systems and IC Design at Liverpool John Moores University.

  • Study at one the UK's leading Engineering Departments

  • Benefit from the internationally-acclaimed research of LJMU's Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Centre

  • Postgraduates of this course highly sought after by major UK and international employers

  • This programme is available as a standard full-time Masters one-year programme (180 credits) or as an extended full-time Masters 20 month programme (240 credits)

  • On both versions in semesters one and two you will study full-time at LJMU completing the taught modules

  • If you are on the one-year programme, you will complete your Dissertation over the summer

  • If you are on the 20 month programme, you will undertake the Group Design Project and your Dissertation in the second year

    Industrial organisations across all sectors have identified a gap in the market and the need for Engineers with good leadership and interpersonal skills in addition to their technical abilities.

    This MSc degree programme provides excellent progression from electronic engineering undergraduate courses. You can also complete the course as part of your career development and to specialise in the Embedded Systems, Nano Electronics and IC Design fields.

    Students who choose the 20 month MSc route will undertake a Group Design Project & Dissertation.

    The Group Design Project aims to apply engineering, technology and scientific knowledge to a real-world design problem. Detailed ideas will be explored and developed through design, experimentation, computer modelling and/or manufacture.

    Why should I choose the 20 month route?

  • The Group Design Project will encompass the wider aspects of social, economic, political, legislative, environmental, cultural, ethical and sustainability issues required in the modern environment.

  • This route is designed for international students who wish to apply their knowledge to professional practice in the UK

  • Industrial organisations across all sectors have identified a gap in the market for Engineers with good leadership and interpersonal skills in addition to their technical abilities

  • This route will equip you with the transferrable project management skills needed to excel in your chosen career

  • You will work in groups and meet regularly with an academic supervisor and any internal or external stakeholders in order to develop an effective team-working ethic

  • As an alternative to the group project on the two-year programme an industrial placement is a possibility in year two

  • You will need to apply directly to companies offering placements — the offer of a placement will be subject to a successful interview with the employer. Although the University will provide support and guidance to find an appropriate placement they are not guaranteed

  • Please note that you cannot apply for the sandwich route before coming to LJMU — further information about applying to placement opportunities will be given during semester two of year one

  • You will present your work through regular meetings with your supervisor as well as submitting progress reports and oral presentations. In this way you will have the chance to hone your communicative skills and leave University ready for the workplace

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Liverpool

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Liverpool

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Liverpool

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2124 Electronics engineers
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    3112 Electrical and electronics technicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Liverpool
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Electrical and electronic engineering

    Offered by

    Liverpool John Moores University

    Liverpool

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