Microelectronic and Communication Engineering
Northumbria University, NewcastleMicroelectronic and Communication Engineering MSc is a postgraduate degree at Northumbria University, Newcastle, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, taught full-time over 18 months.
About this course
This course is designed for students from a variety of engineering backgrounds, to enhance and develop electronic engineering knowledge and skills essential for the modern engineer.
You will gain expertise and experience in the areas of analogue and digital systems and circuit design using state-of-the-art software and processors. You will gain the in-depth knowledge and skills you need for analysing, modelling and optimising the performance of advanced microelectronic and communication systems. The course covers a broad range of topics including advanced embedded system technologies, digital design automation and silicon electronic design, as well as optical fibre communication systems and wireless communications.
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Study Options
This course is available in 3 study options:
Duration: 18 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 18 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Electrical and electronic engineering
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ