University of York

University of York

Master of Engineering Hons in Electronic Engineering with a year in industry

The Master of Engineering Hons in Electronic Engineering with a year in industry in Engineering and Technology is offered by University of York.

Program Length: 5 YEARS.

Master of Engineering Hons in Electronic Engineering with a year in industry offered by the University of York

Become a leader in the design of efficient, safe and cost-effective systems.


Computers are all-pervasive. Almost every aspect of daily life depends on highly sophisticated computing systems.

With continuing advances in technology, high user expectations and increasing statutory requirements, there is a high-demand for skilled engineers in electronic computing. 

Unlike pure computing degrees which often concentrate on the software, scientific and mathematical aspects of computing, this course will provide you with a wider range of engineering skills, including in hardware and applications of computing to electronic systems. The course draws from the expertise of the Intelligent Systems and Nano-science Research Group at York.

The MEng will cement your knowledge of fundamental principles and introduce you to advanced concepts. You'll experience a large team software engineering project, as well as managing a substantial individual project, allowing you to develop the knowledge and skills required to become a leader in the industry. With an increased choice of advanced option modules, you'll have the opportunity to engage with world-class researchers and work with our latest innovative technology.

Accreditation
This course is fully accredited by the IET and fulfils the training requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Our courses have been continually accredited for 25 years. 
IET Accreditation

Course content
On the MEng you'll be able to choose from more advanced option modules in your third year, which are geared to meet the rigorous needs of the electronics industry. You'll also complete a large team software engineering project where you’ll work with other students as part of a small ‘company’ to produce a major software application for desktop or Android. You’ll take on a major role in this, use professional software tools and present your work to ‘sell’ your product. Through this project you'll gain essential project management, communication and leadership skills.

You'll study the principles and practicalities of electronic engineering, as well as honing essential skills in mathematics and computer programming. As you progress, you'll cover topics such as electronic hardware design, software programming, signal processing and analysis, microprocessor interfacing, engineering construction and design, feedback and computer control.

In your final year, you'll choose option modules which will allow you to specialise according to your interests, and you'll work on a much larger and more ambitious final-year individual project. The project will give you invaluable skills for your future career.

Study abroad
There are opportunities for you to spend time abroad during your course:
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Year 1
Year 1 provides you with a grounding in electronic principles, circuits, components and devices. There's a strong emphasis on mathematics and computing, including learning the C and Python programming languages. You'll also develop your practical skills, designing and building complete products as part of laboratories and group projects.

Core modules
Engineering Design (10 credits)
Analogue Electronics and Physics (30 credits)
Mathematics (30 credits)
Digital Circuits (15 credits)
Introduction to Programming (15 credits)
Digital Systems (20 credits)

Academic integrity module
In addition to the above you will also need to complete the online Academic Integrity module.

Year 2
In Year 2 you'll learn to analyse and design hardware and software systems. You'll study material including data structures, algorithms, electromagnetism and Java programming. An advanced construction project gives you the opportunity to apply your skills of design, engineering, problem-solving and project-management.

Core modules
Design, Construction and Test (15 credits)
Java Programming (15 credits)
Engineering Mathematics, Signals and Systems (20 credits)
Noise, Waves and Fields (20 credits)
Semiconductor Devices and Circuits (20 credits)
Algorithms and Numerical Methods (20 credits)
Digital Design with HDL (10 credits)

Year 3
In Year 3 you'll study a range of advanced core and option modules. You can focus on your interests, or investigate a new aspect of electronic engineering. Throughout the year you'll work on a major individual project, using the knowledge and skills you've developed to research and design a solution to an engineering challenge.

Core modules
Software Engineering Project (40 credits)
Control (10 credits)
Communication Systems (10 credits)
Applications of EM (20 credits)
Principles of DSP (10 credits)
The Software Engineering Project will provide you with a real-life application of your skills, within the context of a small business environment. You'll develop a large piece of software engineering as a group, and will work through design, implementation and testing methods for the project. Each of your team will manage a major role within the company, such as programming, finance, marketing, testing, as well as doing the actual programming.

You'll work creatively and develop collaborative and project management skills, using integrated development environments, cloud-based version control tools and industry-standard cloud-based collaboration tools. You'll also communicate technical concepts and present your work in a live tender presentation to ‘sell’ your work and convince the financial backers, as well as a final presentation.

Option modules
You'll select three modules overall (10 credits each):

You must select at least one from: 

Cloud and Distributed Computer Systems
Digital Engineering
You'll select your other options from:

Analogue Engineering
State Space and Digital Control
Digital Communication Systems
LAN and Internet Protocols
Mobile Communication Systems
Accounting and Finance
Nanoelectronics

Year 4 (in industry)
In Year 4 you'll work in industry. You can choose to work in the UK or in Europe.

This will develop your professional, time management and interpersonal skills in a structured environment, and gives you a good opportunity to network for your future career. You may find that you want to continue work from your year in industry in your MEng Individual Project.

Your year in industry will be assessed through two short written reports and a viva.

Year 5
In the Autumn Term of Year 5 you'll take four modules (10 credits each).

You'll take the following two modules:

Biologically Inspired Computation
Systems Programming for ARM
You'll choose two options from this list:

Advanced Control
Electronics for Medicine
Robotics
Wired, Wireless and Optical Transmission
Ideation
Strategic Management
Physical Modelling Synthesis
Integrated Circuit Design and Simulation
In the Spring and Summer Terms you'll complete your MEng Individual Project worth 80 credits.

You'll work individually on a major project which will develop your capacity to think independently and creatively about a specific area of electronic engineering. You'll develop advanced skills in problem-solving, critical evaluation and writing concise technical reports. You'll also be able to present and defend your work. Projects from previous years have included:

  • It’s a boat! It’s a plane! It’s a hovercraft!
  • transparent mapping of tasks to many-core hardware through runtime disambiguation of function arguments
  • the automated detection of high-stake deception via speech analysis using machine learning
  • automatic building mapping drone



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