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Microelectronic and Communication Engineering - 12 months full-time (September start)

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Tuition GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,450 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2031-07-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Microelectronic and Communication Engineering - 12 months full-time (September start) at Northumbria University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Microelectronic and Communication Engineering - 12 months full-time (September start) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,450 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Microelectronic and Communication Engineering - 12 months full-time (September start) programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Advanced Embedded System Design Technology
  2. Digital Design Automation
  3. Wireless Communication Systems
  4. Optical Communications System

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Standard Entry
Applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain before entry, one of the following:
  • a minimumof a lower second class degree in a subject related to their proposed area of study.
  • a degree, or in some special cases an equivalent appropriate qualification, supported by relevant work-based learning.
  • Applicants will normally have a Physics or Engineering undergraduate background, or experience in those areas and will be planning to undertake a career in either Communications or Microelectronics.
Plus one of the following:
International/English Language Requirements:International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.
  • A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 6.0
  • Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 54
The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.Additional:Students completing one third of the programme are eligible for a PG Cert, after two-thirds a PG Dip and on successful completion, students are awarded an MSc.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,450 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,450 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Northumbria University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Northumbria University

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Northumbria University

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which operates as Northumbria University, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2031-07-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-19
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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