About the Course
This two-year Master’s is ideal for graduates with a background in electronics looking to follow a specialist career in digital electronics or communications, with additional skills in project management.
Designed in collaboration with industry experts, the course provides you with the academic and technical skills to analyse, synthesise, interpret and make sense of modern electronic systems so you are well prepared to meet the demands of tomorrow’s engineering society.
Gain advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills in digital communications, signal processing, electronic circuits and microprocessors as well as an understanding of engineering best practice and how to apply it in real-life scenarios. You also build your project management skills in areas such as plan implementation; achieving change; organisational and personal collaboration; and methods to overcome organisational obstacles.
Intermediate qualifications available:
- Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Master’s level
- Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Master’s level
Why choose this course?
- Start the course at a time that suits you, with six entry points through the year; each taught unit is delivered in a six-week block
- Study in an electronic laboratory environment, gaining valuable hands-on experience as well as opportunities for industry connections including National Instruments, Rhode & Schwarz and Axis Electronics
- Explore topics including applied microwave and optical communications; systems engineering; embedded sensors; controllers and energy; advanced digital signal processing; microprocessor architecture and embedded hardware; advanced digital communications; wireless sensor networks; optical communications; and other exciting emerging technologies such as energy harvesting
- Develop practical skills in laboratory sessions in which you build and work with your own electronic devices
- Benefit from developing expertise and understanding of professional standards
Course Leader - Dr Vladan Velisavljevic
Dr Vladan Velisavljevic received the BSc and MSc (Magister) degree from the University of Belgrade, Serbia, in 1998 and 2000, respectively, and the Master and PhD degree from EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2001 and 2005.
From 1999 to 2000, he was a member of academic staff at the University of Belgrade. In 2000, he joined the Audiovisual Communications Laboratory (LCAV) at EPFL as Teaching and Research Assistant, where he was working on his PhD degree in the field of image processing.
Units
- Developing Independent Research (CIS132-6) Compulsory
- Digital, Microwave And Optical Communications (CIS117-6) Compulsory
- Leading And Managing Organisational Resources (BSS064-6) Compulsory
- Msc Project - Electronic Engineering (CIS121-6) Compulsory
- Personal Professional Development (BSS074-6) Compulsory
- Project Management (BSS060-6) Compulsory
- Research Methodologies And Project Management (CIS120-6) Compulsory
- Signals And Electronic Systems (CIS115-6) Compulsory
- Wireless Embedded Systems (CIS116-6) Compulsory
You are assessed in a variety of ways. The majority of units are assessed through coursework, group and individual projects, portfolios, essays, presentations or exams. Presentations are usually given and assessed in the context of a group seminar. You will also produce software artefacts in the area of your specialism. Constant feedback and advice from a supervisory or unit team will be provided to support you in your work. You will progress from well-defined briefs to more open-ended and challenging assessments, which culminate in your major project - the MSc Project - Electronic Engineering where you will be given freedom to choose your area of work. The feedback on your submitted assessments will be provided within 15 working days. The lecturers are expected to take every effort to provide you the feedback as early as possible before the next assessment if any. If you fail an assessment and need to retake or resit the assessment, you can do so in the next available opportunity, which is normally in the assessment week of the next block. If you fail a unit and need to retake this unit, you can do so when the unit is run again.
Reasons to study in the School of Computer Science and Technology
- Specialist computing suites in our £40m STEM building
- Our computing courses are BCS and IET accredited
- Dedicated engineering environments & equipment in our new STEM building
- Our Engineering courses are IET accredited
How to Apply
UK students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
How to Apply
UK students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
How will this course improve my career prospects?
The most common career destination will be in industries related to electronic systems such as designing novel solutions for wireless communications, avionics or cars with a focus on electronic engineering tasks, such as microcontrollers, sensors or actuators for final products. You may also work in companies providing solutions for signal processing problems - for example, manufacturing medical imaging tools, healthcare monitoring or for seismology analysis.
As a graduate of this course, you will also have the opportunity for further study at PhD level, which can lead to a career in higher education.
Fees and funding
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2022/23 is £8,500 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2022/23 is available at www.beds.ac.uk/intfees
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2023/24 is £9,350 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2023/24 is £17,100.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Fees and funding
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2022/23 is £8,500 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2022/23 is available at www.beds.ac.uk/intfees
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
The full-time standard fee for a taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2023/24 is £9,350 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Visit www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
The total international fee for a 2-year taught Master's degree for the Academic Year 2023/24 is £17,100.
If you have any questions around fees and funding, please email international@beds.ac.uk
Extra Costs
Luton Campus Centre
The Campus Centre brings together all our student services under one roof including the Students’ Union and spaces to eat, drink, relax and learn.
There's a large central lecture theatre as well as a range of study rooms & breakout spaces on the upper floors.
Luton Campus Library
The library is a modern 9-storey building dedicated to study and learning.
As well as traditional library provisions it offers individual and group study spaces, a cafeteria on the ground floor and a ‘Study Hub’ offering guidance and workshops on academic writing and research skills to ensure all Bedfordshire students get the help they need to succeed in their studies.
Beds SU
When you join the University of Bedfordshire, you don't just join the university - you also become a member of Bedfordshire Students' Union (Beds SU)!
Beds SU is led by four Student Officers - a President and three Vice Presidents - who are elected annually by University of Bedfordshire students to lead the Students' Union.
We are here to help every student at the University of Bedfordshire get the most out of their university experience. We campaign on issues that you care about, as well as provide lots of opportunities for you to meet new people, develop your skills, campaign for change and try something new.
Aspire Gym
The Aspire Gym has state of the art cardiovascular equipment with smart phone compatibility. There is also an extensive range of fixed resistance machines and a small free weights area.
Changing rooms with showers and lockers are available for members to use.
Luton Campus Accommodation
The University guarantees accommodation to all new students. Fitzroy Court and Wenlock Court, the two main halls of residence, are located on campus so getting to lectures, shopping in town and participating in events and activities is easy.
STEM building
The STEM building is home to courses in the subject areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Opened in Autumn 2019, its cutting edge facilities provides four computer laboratories; workshops for subjects such as automotive engineering, cyber-security and robotics, along with three large teaching labs, and four specialist containment labs.
How to Apply
UK students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
How to Apply
UK students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online
Find out more about how to apply as an International student
