The MSc programme is structured into block-taught weeks, meaning you will engage in all learning and teaching on campus during a full week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm). Afterward, you will have about four weeks to submit any associated coursework. This applies to both full-time and part-time study options.

For more information about part-time study patterns, please contact the School/Department.

Compulsory modules

Electrical Power and Energy Engineering (15 credits)

The module aims to provide a solid understanding of the operation of a power system and the control actions to be implemented on the system during normal and abnormal conditions of modern power systems.

Introduce the concepts for building complex power systems models and analysis techniques (steady-state/dynamic) to ensure the reliability and energy efficiency of the power system.

Cover the key elements of the theoretical principles of stability and control in modern power systems, emphasising solutions related to rotor angle, voltage stability and frequency using power system analysis software.

A combination of a theoretical and practical approach is adopted. It involves the use of a modern power system analysis package. Assessment requires applying the concepts to power system analysis projects.

Advanced Digital and IoT Communication Technologies (15 credits)

The aims of this module are to:

  • To present studies on a deep understanding of the specific digital communication technologies critical to IoT systems.
  • To explore the application, strengths, and limitations of various digital communication technologies in IoT.
  • To develop practical skills in designing IoT communication systems using current technologies and protocols.

Robotics Control and Automation (15 credits)

The aims of this module are:

  • To provide a critical overview of the operation principles of robotics, utilising feedback control and visual processing
  • To provide practical experience in designing complex robotic systems for automation and human-robot interaction

Core Professional Skills for Research and Employability (15 credits)

This module aims to develop the study, employability and research skills to meet the complex learning and professional requirements of postgraduate study. The module which is delivered through a blended approach brings together three discrete elements of study, employability and research skills. Learning content will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching provision.
Key aims include:

  • To deliver a series of high quality, interactive study skills and blended learning activities to provide students with a broad foundation to support their development within their chosen field.
  • To provide a series of skills to support students within their employability profiles.
  • To provide students with the opportunity to develop research skills for engineering and business, including data gathering and analysis skills and ethical awareness.
  • To provide students with the opportunity to develop effective communication skills for engineering and business, including skills synthesise complex scientific data to engineering and non-engineering audiences

MSc Individual Project (60 credits)

The aims of this module are:

  • To give students an opportunity to conduct a research and/or development project on a topic of relevance to their specific programme of study.
  • To provide students with the key skills and experience needed to plan, manage and deliver a complex extended project.
  • To prepare students for future employment and professional practice in a relevant engineering sector at an advanced technical or managerial level.

Optional modules

Antennas, Radar and Metamaterials (15 credits)

The aims of this module are to:

  • provide a comprehensive introduction to antennas and their functioning
  • provide practical experience in design and measurement of antennas.

Solar Photovoltaics (15 credits)

The aim of this module is to enable students to have a comprehensive understanding of solar photovoltaic technologies. This will include introducing the facts governing the nature, availability and characteristics of the solar resource as well as the underlying fundamental scientific concepts of photovoltaic device operation, and how performance of photovoltaic devices changes under varying ambient conditions. Different photovoltaic conversion technologies will be critically examined in terms of their design, efficiency and costs.

Practical considerations for scaling from small area cells to full sized modules shall be introduced including the design, implementation, and performance assessment of full systems. Techniques for characterisation and performance modelling will equip students with the skills to assess and optimise full scale systems. The module will be useful for those going into technologist, designer or consultant roles in the field of PV or general renewable energies.

Statistical Methods and Machine Learning (15 credits)

The aims of this module are

  • To provide critical overview of statistical methods and machine learning required for analysing data
  • To develop a systematic and practical understanding of regression and classification analysis.

Compulsory modules

Engineering for Sustainable Development (15 credits)

The aims of this module are to provide students with an understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable development and to provide them with an understanding of how engineers can help manufacturing businesses and wider industry develop into more sustainable enterprises.

Project Management for Engineers (15 credits)

The module is designed to equip engineering managers with the core competencies for delivering technical engineering projects.

Core Professional Skills for Research and Employability (15 credits)

This module aims to develop the study, employability and research skills to meet the complex learning and professional requirements of postgraduate study. The module which is delivered through a blended approach brings together three discrete elements of study, employability and research skills. Learning content will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching provision.
Key aims include:

  • To deliver a series of high quality, interactive study skills and blended learning activities to provide students with a broad foundation to support their development within their chosen field.
  • To provide a series of skills to support students within their employability profiles.
  • To provide students with the opportunity to develop research skills for engineering and business, including data gathering and analysis skills and ethical awareness.
  • To provide students with the opportunity to develop effective communication skills for engineering and business, including skills synthesise complex scientific data to engineering and non-engineering audiences

MSc Individual Project (60 credits)

The aims of this module are:

  • To give students an opportunity to conduct a research and/or development project on a topic of relevance to their specific programme of study.
  • To provide students with the key skills and experience needed to plan, manage and deliver a complex extended project.
  • To prepare students for future employment and professional practice in a relevant engineering sector at an advanced technical or managerial level.

Optional modules

Radio Frequency and Microwave Integrated Circuit Design (15 credits)

The aim of this module is to enhance the understanding of the principles of Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave Integrated Circuit/System Design using CAD software simulation tools and measurement techniques.

Advanced Electronic Engineering Applications (15 credits)

The aims of this module are to: - provide an understanding of advanced electronic engineering applications. - provide insight into practicalities of advanced sensor systems in real world applications using underwater acoustics applications as a case study.

Compulsory modules

MSc Individual Project (60 credits)

The aims of this module are:

  • To give students an opportunity to conduct a research and/or development project on a topic of relevance to their specific programme of study.
  • To provide students with the key skills and experience needed to plan, manage and deliver a complex extended project.
  • To prepare students for future employment and professional practice in a relevant engineering sector at an advanced technical or managerial level.