Admissions Tutor: Dr Peter Wilson
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 2630
Email: MSc-admissions@ecs.soton.ac.uk
www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/admissions/pg/msc/
The field of microelectronics systems design embodies many of the key skills relating to integrated circuit design and electronic systems engineering. This cutting-edge programme examines aspects of system integration and discrete device properties, and is an excellent platform for further research in the Nano group and the Electronic Systems and Devices group.
Programme structure
Semester 1: Digital integrated circuit design; Digital system design; EDA; Integrated circuit design; Nanoelectronics devices; Research methods
Semester 2: Analogue and mixed-signal CMOS design; Digital systems synthesis; Integrated RF transceiver design; VLSI design project
Semester 3: Three-month, independent, individual research project, culminating in a dissertation
Please note: modules may change, as syllabus is updated every year.
Key facts
Entry requirements: First- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (eg mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science); additional entry requirements for MSc Web Technology are given on our website
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Assessment: Examinations, written full-time project (design, development or research), dissertation
Start date: October
Intake: 250 (across all programmes)
Applying: University application form with transcripts
Closing date: None, but early application advised
Fees: See programme fees page.
Careers: Further research; industry; management
Find out more: MSc programme prospectus, research group brochure and www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/admissions/pg/msc