Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

Study options

Full-time

Full-time, with a placement year

Part-time

Award

MSc

Key facts

Location:: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location:: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Location:: Stoke-on-Trent campus
Study option:: Full-time
Study option:: Full-time, with a placement year
Study option:: Part-time
Duration:: 13 Months
Duration:: 25 Months
Duration:: 22 Months
Start date:: 27 September 2021; 27 September 2021
School:: Digital, Technologies and Arts

Experienced staff

With research and industry experience

Real life applications

You’ll be work-ready on completion or the course

New labs

Well equipped for all aspects of engineering

Experienced staff

With research and industry experience

Real life applications

You’ll be work-ready on completion or the course

New labs

Well equipped for all aspects of engineering

Experienced staff

With research and industry experience

Real life applications

You’ll be work-ready on completion or the course

New labs

Well equipped for all aspects of engineering

Be behind the latest developments in a fast-paced world of communications. You’ll study analogue and digital electronics and control systems such as mobile phones and antennas. Get practical experience of the ‘Internet of Things’ for network enabled products.

This course offers a full spectrum of learning and current research with our experienced staff. Face-to-face teaching and use of our specialised laboratories will ensure you have the latest knowledge in this dynamic field.

You’ll get a practical understanding of embedded systems, meeting a growing trend for network enabled devices in the home, as well as optical fibre systems for broadband and computer networks.

With this Masters course you’ll undertake a major project where you can specialise in an area of interest or to support your work goals. Employability is strong for graduates in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

Part-time study

This course is offered on a part-time basis over three years. You’ll take two modules each semester in Year 1 and 2 and complete the project in Year 3.

Course content

You’ll undertake eight modules and an MSc project. All modules are designed for practical application, so you’ll be work-ready on completion of the course.

Modules cover a range of analogue and digital electronics covering low carbon and renewable energy, plastic electronics and digital signal processing. You’ll also work on internet of things devices, optical and wireless communications.

Introducing: The Smart Zone

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Our £1.3m Smart Zone gives students access to the latest 3D printing, VR technology and more.

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
Advanced Digital Signal Processing	15 credits
Internet Of Things Devices	15 credits
Low Carbon And Renewable Energy Systems	15 credits
Msc Project	60 credits
Optical Communication Devices And Systems	15 credits
Plastic Electronics	15 credits
Research Methods And Project Management	15 credits
The Professional Engineer (Masters)	15 credits
Wireless Communications And Networking	15 credits

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
Advanced Digital Signal Processing	15 credits
Internet Of Things Devices	15 credits
Low Carbon And Renewable Energy Systems	15 credits
Plastic Electronics	15 credits
Research Methods And Project Management	15 credits
The Professional Engineer (Masters)	15 credits

Year 2 compulsory modules
Year 2 compulsory modules
Msc Project	60 credits
Optical Communication Devices And Systems	15 credits
Wireless Communications And Networking	15 credits

Entry requirements

Normal requirements are at least 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a related engineering discipline.

If your first language is not English, a minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required.

Dr Anas Amjad

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For equivalent entry requirements in your home country, please see the information on our country pages.

Choose your country

Check our entry and English language requirements for your country.

Facilities

Smart Zone

A bustling centre of invention, innovation and creation. The Smart Zone houses dedicated workshop space, the latest in digital technology, and high-end computing facilities.

Engineering Laboratories

Packed with state-of-the-art software and hardware resources reflecting current trends in the development of engineering & technology subjects.

Careers

After completing the Electronic and Telecommunication MSc, you’ll be equipped to work in the following roles:

Research and development
Engineering consultancy
Project management
Teaching

Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, you’ll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.

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Virtual Postgraduate Open Event

Wednesday 24 November 2021

Join us online to chat with lecturers from your postgraduate subject area of interest.

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Virtual Postgraduate Open Event

Wednesday 24 November 2021

Join us online to chat with lecturers from your postgraduate subject area of interest.

Book now

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

We know that everyone learns differently. So not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures and tutorials, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

For this course, you'll:

Work with others on group work
Work in specialist laboratories
Be expected to study independently

Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

We’ll also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.

You’ll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, or portfolios

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

We know that it’s important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do. We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

Independent learning

As well as timetabled sessions, we know it’s important for you to discover things on your own terms. This could involve:

Reading journals, articles and books
Working on projects, alone or in a group
Researching in the library
Preparing coursework
Getting ready for exams

We’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities to help you make the most of your private study time. Whether you need a library, a computer, or a lab, you’ll find it at Staffordshire University.

Staff

Dr Alison Griffiths

Associate Professor

Alison's expertise includes smart grids and their protection and renewable integration, smart homes, wireless sensor network design, implementation & optimisation.

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Dr Abdel-Hamid Soliman

Associate Professor

Abdel-Hamid's expertise includes automation, including Smart Cities, Building automation, Energy management, Security, Safety and health applications.

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Professor Torfeh Sadat-Shafai

Professor

Torfeh's expertise lies in plastic electronics, Photovoltaics, Experimental Physics, Electronic Material & Thin Films Technology and Optoelectronics. Torfeh is also course leader for Advanced Technology MSc

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Dr Anas Amjad

Course Director

Anas's expertise is in smart technologies, wireless sensor networks, digital signal and image processing, mathematical modelling and simulation of engineering systems.

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Professor Hamidreza Gohari Darabkhani

Professor-Low Carbon & Renew Engergy Sys

Hamidreza's expertise lies in conventional and renewable clean energy conversion technologies including carbon capture, thermofluids and more. Hamidreza is also course leader for the Mechanical Engineering MSc.

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Debi Roberts

Course Director

Debi has a keen interest in Automotive and Aeronautical Aerodynamics, Engine Design and Engineering History (Automotive and Aeronautical).

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Fees

For the course starting on 27 September 2021 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for MSc-Full-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands	International
Full-time	£9,360 per course	£14,500 per course

If you would like to know more about the fees listed and what this means to you then please get in touch with our Enquiries Team.

Alumni discount

If you've previously completed a Staffordshire University undergraduate degree (excluding HND and foundation degrees) you may be entitled to a discount of up to 25% off your course fees for any subsequent postgraduate taught course (terms apply, see the alumni discount page for details). If you have any questions about how this relates to you, please contact feesandbursaries@staffs.ac.uk.

Included in tuition fees
Included in the fees:
Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module. The use of all laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities relating to the course of study. Heavily discounted tuition fees during the (optional) placement year. Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module. The use of all laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities relating to the course of study. Heavily discounted tuition fees during the (optional) placement year. Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module. The use of all laboratories, workshops and specialist facilities relating to the course of study. Heavily discounted tuition fees during the (optional) placement year.

Not included in tuition fees
Not included in the fees:
The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies. Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course. Dependent on a student’s choice of final year project, some additional costs may be incurred for materials to support the development and delivery of the project. The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies. Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course. Dependent on a student’s choice of final year project, some additional costs may be incurred for materials to support the development and delivery of the project. The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies. Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course. Dependent on a student’s choice of final year project, some additional costs may be incurred for materials to support the development and delivery of the project.

Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan of up to £11,222 to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options; part-time, full-time and distance learning.

For more information and how to apply visit masters loan.

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Location	Award	Study option	Start date	Apply Link
Stoke-on-Trent campus	MSc	Full-time	27 September 2021	Apply now

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Stoke-on-Trent campus	MSc	Full-time, with a placement year	27 September 2021	Apply now

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Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at Staffordshire University, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of Staffordshire University enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.

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