Electronic and Electrical Engineering

at University of Sheffield

Opportunities exist for dissertation studies to be carried out in collaboration with other university research centres or with industrial organisations. Examples of previous projects include:

• Design oriented analysis of future aircraft electrical power systems.

• Prediction of motor control signals.

• Optical scissors technique for photolithography applications.

• Design, build and measurements of an optoelectronic device measurement system.

• PWM closed loop speed control of a brushless DC motor.

Core modules:

• MSc Investigative Research Project

Optional modules - eight from:

• AC Machines

• Advanced Control of Electric Drives

• Energy Storage Management

• Motion Control and Servo Drives

• Permanent Magnet Machines and Actuators

• Power Electronics Converters

• Power Semiconductor Devices

• Advanced Computer Systems

• Advanced Integrated Electronics

• Advanced Signal Processing

• Semiconductor Materials

• Principles of Semiconductor Device Technology

• Nanoscale Electronic Devices

• Energy Efficient Semiconductor Devices

• Optical Communication Devices and Systems

• Electronic Communication Technologies

• Data Coding Techniques for Communication and Storage

• Principles of Communications

• Antennas, Propagation and Satellite Systems

• Mobile Networks and Physical Layer Protocols

• System Design

• Broadband Wireless Techniques

• Wireless Packet Data Networks and Protocols

A 2:1 honours degree in electronic and electrical engineering, physics, maths and other branches of engineering involving significant mathematical competence and relevant technical modules.

You should have a strong background in maths modules and in technical modules that will prepare you for the multidisciplinary nature of this course. You can explore examples of the programme's core and optional modules.

We will need evidence of relevant work/practical experience or strong performance in a major individual project during your degree.

Entry requirements for international students

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Other English language qualifications we accept

• Home : £13,000 per year

• Overseas : £26,200 per year