MSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering

at Durham University

Course structure

The course consists of five core modules to provide an advanced engineering education in Electrical (List A) or Electronic (List B) Engineering alongside an optional module that allows students to increase their understanding in an area suited to their interests and needs. Students choose to follow List A or List B as described below. In addition to these taught modules, you will also complete a group design project and a major, individual research and development project working closely with an academic in your chosen subject area.

Electrical Engineering core taught content (List A):
 

• Renewable Energy Technologies

• Future Vehicles

• Electrical Energy Conversion

• Power Electronics

• Smart Energy Networks

Electronic Engineering core taught content (List B):
 

• Radio and Digital Communications

• Advanced Electronics Measurement

• Communication Networks

• Advanced Electronics

• Photonics

Examples of optional taught content:

Students select one optional module from the following topics:
 

• Internet of everything

• Optimisation

A second class honours degree (typically equivalent to UK 2:1 Honours) or better in a subject which includes a significant electronic or electrical engineering content.

The Department of Engineering offers postgraduate courses that are challenging and technologically relevant. Durham engineering postgraduates, both taught and research, will be making a vital contribution to our challenge areas: future energy systems; next generation materials and microsystems; and sustainable infrastructure. A broad range of specialist research clusters support our activities in these areas. You will also have access to extensive and diverse research facilities to support your learning.