MSc Microwave Engineering and Wireless Subsystems Design

An honours degree in electronic engineering, mathematics, computing or physical sciences. Our minimum entry level is a 2.2 from a good UK university, or overseas equivalent. Relevant industrial experience will also be considered.

English language requirements

IELTS minimum overall: 6.5

IELTS minimum by component: 6.0

All fees are subject to increase or review for subsequent academic years. Please note that not all visa routes permit part-time study and overseas students entering the UK on a Tier 4 visa will not be permitted to study on a part-time basis.

Funding

For overseas fee-paying students, we offer a scholarship of £1,200 if you have a UK first-class first degree or equivalent (at our Admission Tutor’s discretion). This scholarship is paid in two instalments in arrears during your study period with us.

Module Overview

In common with many MSc courses, this programme is taught over twelve months and split over three semesters. A dissertation project is carried out during the final semester.
A range of optional modules is offered as part of this programme, which you will choose each semester. Please enquire for further information.

Compulsory Modules

RF Systems and Circuit Design

This module extends basic knowledge of RF engineering to consider the design and application of practical circuits. Supported by practical and CAD laboratory sessions, the module discusses the design of microstrip circuits as well as more on RF systems. The various techniques are put into a practical context through case studies, including digital broadcasting and radio frequency identification (RFID) and fast-emerging near field communication (NFC) systems.

Microwave Engineering Principles

This module provides an introduction to the special techniques that apply to circuits and devices operating at very high frequencies in the GHz range. The module focuses on the use of these techniques to produce practical microwave components and discusses the influence that the fabrication processes have on the high-frequency performance of microwave circuits.

Extended Project

In this element of the programme, you will complete a project that will involve undertaking measurements with RF or microwave components.

Programme Structure

In the first semester, you will study the compulsory RF Systems and Circuit Design and Microwave Engineering Principles modules. The work is supported by a course in Agilent ADS (Advanced Design Suite), which provides all of the fundamental information for using this software for circuit design and simulation. It takes you from the basics of login and circuit layout through to field simulation, so that you are in a position to employ the software for practical design in the second semester.

The second semester focuses on the application of RF and microwave theory at higher frequency bands through the Microwave Engineering Principles and related modules.

Finally, in the project element, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in realistic design situations and make use of the extensive range of facilities available in the Department.

Semester 1 (October to January)

Semester 2 (February to June)

Semester 3 (June to September)

As an IET-accredited institution, our programmes are countable under the continuing professional development (CPD) scheme.