Microelectronic and Communication Engineering

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 18 Months Electrical and electronic engineering

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:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 18 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Full-time with advanced practice

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2124 Electronics engineers
2123 Electrical engineers
2129 Engineering professionals
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

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