MSc Electronic Engineering (by research)
| Length | Start dates (semester dates) | |
|---|---|---|
| MSc by research |
1 year full-time |
January |
| MSc by research (distance learning) |
1 year full-time |
January |
Lead transformative research in areas such as computational electromagnetics and nanotechnology. An MSc by research focuses on independent learning and discovery. It prepares you for doctoral study, or gives you a competitive edge in the job market.
Your research
The focus of your work will be an independent research project. We provide training which will equip you with skills in a wide range of research methods to support your growing expertise. Your research will culminate in a thesis, which is usually around 15,000 to 20,000 words long.
You are encouraged to take advanced taught courses to help fill any gaps in background knowledge required for your research project. The choice of courses taken will be made together with your supervisor at the beginning of the programme.
Transfer to PhD
You may be able to transfer to the PhD programme if your project is of a sufficiently high standard and has the potential to be explored in greater depth.
Supervision
You will be supervised on a one-to-one basis by a member of the academic staff. We also offer opportunities for co-supervision, within the School and across the wider University, to support interdisciplinary projects. Your supervisor will help guide your progress, supported by a thesis advisory panel.
Before applying, we encourage you to learn about our academics and how their work and expertise fit your interests. Our academic staff are happy to answer any questions on their research interests or discuss a project you might have in mind. Most of our academics accept applications for self-funded MSc study all year round.
Course location
This course is run by the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology.
You will be based on Campus West. Most of your training and supervision meetings will take place here, though your research may take you further afield.
Full-time students are provided with dedicated desk spaces within the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology for the entirety of their programme. Dependent on your project, you might also use other facilities, including NAMAS-accredited EMC measurement facilities, clean room, well-equipped music and media technology suites and anechoic chambers.
We offer a distance learning (DL) option for the MSc by research programme if you cannot live in York full- or part-time. As part of the application process, we will ask for justification for taking the DL option and will then assess the feasibility of the work programme. The latter will be embodied in a plan of study outlining resources and facilities needed, training requirements and an associated timeline, which will need to be in place before being accepted onto the programme. Unless special arrangements can be agreed in advance, a research topic that requires specialised equipment and facilities may not be possible with the DL option.
Entry requirements
You should have, or be about to complete, a 2:2 or above honours degree (or equivalent) in:
- electronics
- electrical engineering
- physics
- mathematics
- computer science
- music technology
or a closely related subject.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language you must provide evidence of your ability.
Careers and skills
The MSc Electronic Engineering by research course will help to extend your knowledge of the electronic engineering field. You will be able to explore and research new and forefront ideas in engineering to improve current technologies offered or to develop new innovations, which will strengthen sectors and organisations within the engineering industry. You will develop your critical thinking, engineering, mathematics and technology and problem solving skills, opening the door to a wide range of career opportunities.
Our dedicated careers team offer specific support including a programme of professional researcher development and careers workshops and 1:1 career support sessions. They will help you to build up your employability portfolio and to engage in activities that will build up your skills and experience within and outside of your research work.
Career opportunities
- Electronic engineer
- Testing engineer
- Project manager
- Academic researcher
- Further academic study, eg PhD
- Product development engineer
- Software developer
Applying
Apply for this course (Distance Learning)
Advertised research projects
If you are applying for an advertised research project, please include the project name in your application. You should contact the project leader in advance, who may also ask you to submit a full research proposal. Advertised research projects may be funded or self-funded, as indicated in the advert.
Research proposals
If you are not applying for a particular research project, you should contact the member of the academic staff you wish to work with, who may provide you with a research/project outline.
The research proposal needs to describe the nature of your proposed study and give some indication of how you will conduct your research. The purpose of this exercise is to ensure that you and your potential supervisor(s) have matching research interests. The proposal should be 250 to 350 words in length. It must be in English, and be your own words.
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