Study location	United Kingdom, Newcastle City Campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	18 months
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain before entry, one of the following: - a minimum of a lower second class degree in a subject related to their proposed area of study. - a degree, or in some special cases an equivalent appropriate qualification, supported by relevant work-based learning. - Applicants will normally have a Physics or Engineering undergraduate background, or experience in those areas and will be planning to undertake a career in either Communications or Microelectronics.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	northumbria.ac.uk/..neering-msc-ft-dtfmiz6

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Career opportunities

The rapid growth of the communications and microelectronics industries has created a strong demand for skilled engineers, who are able to design and manufacture semiconductors and freespace and optical communication systems. The UK Government’s commitment to high-speed broadband means that demand for communications engineers is expected to outstrip supply. UK and international demand for microelectronic engineers remains strong, with salaries reflecting employers’ need to attract the best candidates.

Upon graduation, you will be well-equipped to apply for roles such as communications engineer, electronic/electrical engineer, operational researcher, software engineer and systems developer. You may also consider the wider engineering and information technology sectors, including energy, transport, electronics and telecommunications, defence and manufacturing and engineering management.