POSTGRADUATE STUDY AND RESEARCH
Electronics and
Electrical Engineering
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The Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
is one of the UK’s leading engineering departments, with
wide-ranging links to industry both in the UK and around
the world.
Our postgraduate courses are taught by academics active in industry-oriented research
and scholarship. Teaching and research is supported by partnerships with universities
and employers. These links help to ensure that our courses are kept up-to-date and
that you have opportunities to develop industry-relevant skills and experience during
your studies. It’s also why we attract so many applicants from around the world and
why our students enjoy excellent career prospects after graduating.
So whether you are interested in carrying out your own research or want an industryrecognised postgraduate qualification, you can be confident that LJMU can help you
succeed in this dynamic sector.
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Excellent facilities and support
The Department offers you access to high quality teaching
environments and dedicated research laboratories plus a
range of state-of-the-art facilities. These include several
probe stations, semiconductor parameter analyzers,
three-phase and multiphase (five-phase, six-phase
and nine-phase), multiphase two-level and three-level
voltage source inverters and a three-phase to nine-phase
direct matrix converter. Modern measurement and
instrumentation facilities include four-channel digital
storage oscilloscopes and dynamic signal analysers.
Control prototyping is enabled by an elaborate dSpace
control system that allows easy implementation of
Simulink generated real-time codes in experimentation.
Further control implementation facilities include TI DSP
development platforms.
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The Department can also offer you outstanding technical
support and academic guidance via dedicated Personal
Tutors or Supervisors as you complete your Masters
degree or research programme.
City centre location
The Department is located in the Byrom Street complex
in LJMU’s City Campus, right in the heart of Liverpool
city centre. In addition to specialist engineering facilities,
Byrom Street also has a large Starbucks café, social
spaces plus high quality meeting and seminar rooms and
lecture theatres. The Avril Robarts Library is open 24/7
during semesters and is also located just minutes away
on Tithebarn Street.
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Electrical Power and
Control Engineering MSc
Gain IET accreditation by completing this Masters degree which meets Chartered
Engineer requirements plus the demand for highly skilled professionals in this
growing global industry.
At a glance
Key topics
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Study in one the UK’s leading Engineering Departments
Please see guidance on modules for further information on
what you will study.
Programme informed by internationally-acclaimed research from LJMU’s Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Centre
n Modelling and control of electric machines and drives
n Control systems
n Dynamic systems simulation
n Digital control
n Power systems modelling and analysis
n Alternative energy systems
n Modelling with Matlab and Simulink
n MSc project
n Operations research
n Safety reliability
n Project management
n Programming for engineering
nLabVIEW
n Professional and leadership skills
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Enjoy excellent career prospects with major UK and international employers
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Why study this course at LJMU?
Electrical power and control engineering is a specialised field
with many interesting roles. Forging a career in this area will
enable you to enjoy exciting opportunities for travel and work
in a dynamic world-wide industry.
This MSc programme provides an excellent progression
route from undergraduate courses in electrical engineering
or as a development opportunity, where you can choose
to specialise in the field of electrical power and control
engineering.
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology
(IET), this course is available to study part time, which means
you can achieve your Masters qualification and remain in
employment at the same time.
Industry-based research is a key element of this programme
and this will ensure you are up-to-date with the latest
innovations in this field. You will also be able to carry out
further research and PhD study, if you want to progress your
academic career after graduating.
Programme outline and structure
You will develop the advanced analytical and experimental
skills required to design new power and control systems
and learn how to critically analyse designs, their
functionality and expected reliability. You will also gain a
strong understanding of the capabilities and limitations of
modelling and simulation tools.
You will benefit from LJMU’s research expertise and
laboratories, which are aligned to the new sources of
energy, green energy and the energy saving industry,
and support investigation into wind power electricity
generation, where wider penetration of remote off-shore
wind farm installations is expected.
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Graduate employment
This course will develop both the technical and managerial
skills that you need to succeed in your electrical and power
engineering career. Typical positions include system
designers, analysts, and senior engineers in the fields of
electrical engineering, process control and related industries.
n Full time (1 year)
Entry requirements:
You will need: a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant engineering
subject or a professional qualification of equivalent standing with
professional experience.
Non-UK applicants will also need to demonstrate competence in English
language equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0. Applicants who have studied
and successfully achieved a UK degree within 24 months of the start of the
MSc are exempt from this requirement.
You will have access to industrystandard labs and facilities plus
you will be taught by expert
academics delivering world-class
research.
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Microelectronic System
Design MSc
Explore the latest electrical engineering and process control techniques
by completing this professionally-accredited masters course which meets
Chartered Engineer status.
At a glance
Key topics
n
Study in one the UK’s leading Engineering Departments
Please see guidance on modules for further information on
what you will study.
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and meets Chartered Engineer status requirements
n Dynamic systems simulation
n Microelectronic systems design
n VLSI devices, fabrication and testing
n Embedded systems
n VLSI design
n Research skills
n Modelling with Matlab and Simulink
n MSc project
n Advanced single processing
n Operations research
n Safety and reliability
n Project management
n Programming for engineering
nLabVIEW
n Professional and leadership skills
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Follow a curriculum informed by internationally-
acclaimed research
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Benefit from close industry links
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Enjoy excellent career opportunities
Why study this course at LJMU?
Microelectronic system design is a specialised field with many
opportunities to travel and work internationally. This course
includes IET accreditation plus the option to study part time
so you can gain your Masters qualification alongside work
commitments
The programme is a direct progression route for graduates
from electronic engineering programmes. It will equip you
with the technical and management skills you need to
progress to senior professional positions, specialising in the
design, fabrication and testing of microelectronic devices.
Industry-based research is a key element of the curriculum,
which will keep you up-to-date with the latest innovation for
industry. You will also be well-prepared for further research and
PHD study if you want to progress your academic career after
graduating.
Graduate employment
Many of our students go on to occupy senior positions within
major UK and international companies. Past graduates have
secured managerial and/or design engineer employment
within organizations involved in VLSI design, industrial
electronics, consumer electronics and IT organisations.
n Full time (1 year)
Entry requirements:
Programme outline and structure
You will develop the critical, analytical and experimental skills
required to solve practical problems and work at the cuttingedge of this rapidly developing field. You will learn how to
analyse design functionality and reliability and gain a strong
understanding of the capabilities and limitations of modelling
and simulation tools.
Completing an individual project provides the opportunity
to focus on your area of interest, working with our worldleading researchers. You’ll also gain highly sought after skills
and traits that will prepare you for technical and management
roles at Chartered Engineer level.
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You will need a minimum 2.2 Honours degree or a professional qualification of
equivalent standing (with relevant professional experience).
Non-UK applicants also need to demonstrate competence in English language
with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0. Applicants who have studied and successfully
achieved a UK degree within 24 months of the start of the MSc are exempt from
this requirement.
Study the fundamental principles
driving future developments in
microelectronics and develop
critical, analytical and experimental
skills.
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Telecommunications
Engineering MSc
This industry-focused Masters course is accredited by the Institution of
Engineering and Technology (IET) and meets Chartered Engineer status.
At a glance
Key topics
Study at one the UK’s leading Engineering Departments
Please see guidance on modules for further information on
what you will study.
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Follow a curriculum informed by internationally-
acclaimed research
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Benefit from close industry links
n
Enjoy excellent career opportunities
Why study this course at LJMU?
Telecommunications engineering is a specialised field
offering excellent professional opportunities both in the UK
and internationally. If you choose the part-time study option,
you will be able to continue in employment while gaining
the advanced skills and knowledge that will increase your
promotion prospects.
The programme is designed to develop skilled engineers for
the telecommunications industry who excel in the design,
commission, and management of telecommunications
systems.
The course team has strong industrial links and an established
international research profile. This is reflected in the programme
securing accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET) as meeting its requirements for Chartered
Engineer status.
Industry-based research is a key element of this programme,
keeping you up-to-date with the latest innovation. The course also
provides ideal preparation for further research and PhD study.
Programme outline and structure
This course covers the key analytical and experimental
skills that you will need to work with radio frequency and
microwave technologies, electronics and communications
technologies, computer networks and wireless computing
and management.
Focusing on technology application and the latest systems
of modelling and simulation, you will have access to an
extensive laboratory programme plus lectures from visiting
industrial experts.
You will be able to complete industrial-based projects and
work experience in areas, including microwave, optical
sensing, instrumentation and antenna design.
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n Digital communications systems
n Wireless networks and technologies
n Telecommunications systems
n Networks and protocols
n Transmission media
n Research skills
n Modelling with Matlab and Simulink
n MSc project
n Advanced signal processing
n Operations research
n Safety and reliability
n Project management
n Programming for engineering
nLabVIEW
n Professional and leadership skills
Graduate employment
The vibrant telecommunications engineering sector
provides numerous opportunities for graduates. Typical
positions include system designers, analysts, and senior
engineers in the fields of electronics, communications,
microprocessors and related industries.
n Full time (1 year)
Entry requirements:
You will need: a minimum 2.2 Honours degree or a professional qualification
of equivalent standing (with relevant professional experience).
Non-UK applicants need to demonstrate competence in English language
equivalent to minimum of IELTS 6.0. Applicants who have studied and
successfully achieved a UK degree within 24 months of the start of the MSc
are exempt from this requirement.
This course will develop both the
technical and managerial skills you
need to succeed in your chosen
career.
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Research Opportunities (MPhil/PhD)
nFull time or part time MPhil (minimum 12
months, maximum 48 months duration)
nFull time or part time PhD (minimum 24
months, maximum 84 months duration)
nAn opportunity for research in a highly rated
and supportive research environment
nAccess to world-class facilities and support
from acclaimed experts
If you are considering embarking on an MPhil/
PhD, the Department of Electronics and Electrical
Engineering can offer you expert supervision plus the
opportunity to join a thriving and supportive research
environment.
You will be viewed as a valued and integral part of
our research community. We also offer you excellent
facilities for research, including specialist laboratories,
a stimulating working environment, and excellent
student support and supervision, key to the successful
completion of your MPhil/PhD.
Expert supervision is offered in the following areas:
nNew materials and
microelectronic industry
devices
for
future
nNew characterisation techniques for VLSI devices
nQualification, modelling and aging prediction
nDevelopment of advanced techniques for variables-speed electric drives
nDevelopment of control techniques for power electronic converters
nModelling, simulation and experimental
characterisation of power electronic converters
and variable speed drives
For further information on the Department’s research, please visit:
www.ljmu.ac.uk/research/world-leading-research
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Tuition Fees
For full and part-time annual tuition fees, please see individual programme factfiles. You can
search for your specific programme at ljmu.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate
Postgraduate Loans
English for Postgraduate Studies Bursary
Postgraduate Masters loans are available for the 2016/17
academic year. The new loans, of up to £10,000, will be
available for students attending eligible full and part-time
Masters courses, in line with the existing qualification
framework for England. Administered by the Student Loan
Company, the loans will be available to those under 60 at
the start of their course.
A Bursary is also available for international students who
must complete the six week English for Postgraduate
Studies course to improve their IELTS score by 0.5 prior
to enrolling on their postgraduate course or research
programme at the University. This course is run by LJMU’s
International Study Centre: ljmuisc.com
Loan repayments will begin the April after course
completion, with the first cohort of borrowers commencing
repayments in April 2019. Repayments will be made at
a rate of 6% of income above an earning threshold of
£21,000. This threshold will be frozen until 2021. For details
of loan terms, conditions and eligibility, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/
postgraduate-funding
This Bursary is worth £700 and takes the form of a tuition
fee waiver, which will be deducted from your tuition fee
when you progress onto your Masters degree or research
programme. You do not need to complete the online
scholarship application form to receive this Bursary.
Alumni Award
Final year undergraduates and alumni of the University are
eligible to apply for a 20% reduction in their postgraduate
tuition fees if they choose to progress to a higher degree
programme at LJMU. Both home and international LJMU
students and alumni can apply for the Award (subject to
eligibility criteria). Go to: ljmu.ac.uk/postgraduate for
more details.
PhD Scholarships
Please note: If you are awarded this Bursary you are not
eligible to apply for an international scholarship.
Further Guidance
The information listed in the section entitled ‘Key Topics’ is an
overview of the academic content for each programme that will
take the form of either core or option modules.
Final details of modules will be made available prior to formal
enrolment for the academic year 2016/2017. Please contact
courses@ljmu.ac.uk if you require further guidance or
clarification.
Support for full-time three year studentships is available
via our LJMU PhD Scholarship scheme. Studentships are
available for applicants in all disciplines where excellent
research is being performed.
n Fully-funded three year PhD Scholarships comprise:
annual fees (currently £3,845 per year), a contribution
towards running costs (£1,500 per year) plus an annual
stipend (£13,863 per year, normally awarded tax free).
n Fees-only Scholarships are also available.
All applications for PhD Scholarships must be submitted via
your future Director of Studies. The number of Scholarships
available is limited.
For more details on eligibility criteria and how to apply, please
contact the Graduate School: ljmu.ac.uk/rgso
Please note: international, part-time and MPhil students
plus those completing Professional Doctorates are not
eligible for support under these schemes.
International Scholarships
LJMU offers a range of scholarships for international
applicants accepted onto taught masters programmes
(excluding distance learning programmes) and research
degrees. These scholarships take the form of tuition fee
waivers. Current LJMU international students and alumni
interested in pursuing postgraduate study and research at
the University are eligible to apply for these scholarships
along with new applicants. For full eligibility criteria and
details on how to apply, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/international
Contact for further information
Faculty of Engineering and Technology Admissions Team
tel: +44 (0)151 231 2777 email: fetadmissions@ljmu.ac.uk
Visit: ljmu.ac.uk or connect with us on Twitter on @LJMU
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