MSc Microelectronics Systems Design

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