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Electronic Engineering by Research MSc

Part of: Engineering

This programme is suitable for outstanding students who have an interest in advanced research-based study. This programme offers you a route to further study at doctoral level or for a research position in industry.

  • Use theoretical and experimental research techniques to explore and create innovative state-of-the-art technologies, which will ultimately have practical application 
  • Undertake an extended (one-year) individual research project carried out as part of one of our established research groups, combined with selected taught modules
  • Publish at least one conference paper as part of your research
  • Gain solid theoretical and practical research competence in your chosen field of study and enhance your employability

Study options

Starting in
September 2025
Location
Mile End
Fees
Home: £12,850
Overseas: £29,950
EU/EEA/Swiss students
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What you'll study

You will join one of our research groups, and complete an extended research project. In this way, you will have the opportunity to develop further research and technical skills and demonstrate a level of independence that is greater than that offered on a purely taught programme.

You will be able to undertake advanced research-based study in one of our research specialisms: 

  • antenna and electromagnetics
  • studies in the Centre for Digital Music (C4DM)
  • multimedia and vision (MMV)
  • networks.

To further develop your specialism you will select four taught modules from all those available, which are relevant to your project.

Structure

  • Four elective modules
  • Compulsory 10,000-15,000-word final dissertation/research project
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Compulsory/Core modules

The MSc project gives you an opportunity to apply the techniques and technologies that you have learnt to a significant advanced project. Projects will either be significantly development based or have a research focus that will require you to undertake practical work. All projects will be expected either to investigate or to make use of techniques that are at the leading edge.

Assessment

  • 50% Modules
  • 50% Research project
  • Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations
  • Your research project will be evaluated by thesis, presentation and viva examination

Research project

Examples of past projects include: 

  • Detection and analysis of violin pitch using fingerboard sensors and audio capturer
  • Object localization based on RFID technology in indoor area: Simulation, test and calibration
  • Coverage analysis of MmWave networks with cooperative NOMA
  • Touch it, rub it, feel it: Simulation of virtual objects via vibrotactile feedback
  • Classification of internet video traffic based on transfer learning

The lecturers on my course are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about their subject. They’re easy to approach and very understanding of what it’s like to be a student. Having a campus means having a more communal atmosphere. I’ve met many people from different courses to mine, which I imagine would not have been possible if the campus was segmented into different buildings like other London universities.

—

Burathat Junput, MSc Electronic Engineering by Research 2019

Teaching

Your research project will be conducted under close supervision throughout the academic year.

Teaching for modules includes a combination of lectures, seminars and use of a virtual learning environment. Each module provides contact time with your lecturers, supported by lab work and directed further study.

You will be assigned an Academic Adviser who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your time at Queen Mary.

Part-time study options often mean that the number of modules taken is reduced per semester, with the full modules required to complete the programme spread over two academic years.

Where you'll learn

Facilities

The School has excellent bespoke facilities, including:

  • Augmented human interaction (AHI) laboratory
  • Informatics teaching laboratory with 350 state-of-the-art computers
  • Antenna measurement laboratory
  • Listening room
  • Media and arts technology studios
  • Performance lab
  • Robotics laboratory (ARQspace)

Campus

Teaching is based at Queen Mary’s main Mile End campus, one of the largest self-contained residential campuses in the capital. Our location in the heart of London’s East End offers a rich cultural environment.

We have invested £105m in new facilities over the past five years to offer our students an exceptional learning environment. Recent developments include the £39m Graduate Centre, providing 7,700 square metres of learning and teaching space.

The campus is 15 minutes by tube from Central London, where you will have access to many of the University of London’s other facilities, such as Senate House.

Our new Graduate Centre on Mile End campus
Our new Graduate Centre on Mile End campus

About the School

School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science carries out world-class research – and applies it to real-world problems. Being taught by someone who is changing the world with their ideas makes for exciting lectures, and helps you to stay ahead of the curve in your field. 99 per cent of our research is classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).

We are proud of our excellent student-staff relations, and our diverse student body, made up of learners from more than 60 countries.

The School has a close-knit student community, who take part in competitions and extracurricular lab activities.

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Career paths

The research focus of this programme prepares students to continue on to doctoral-level study, or for research positions in industry. 

The broad range of skills gained through programmes in this School, coupled with multiple opportunities for extra-curricular activities and work experience, has enabled postgraduates to move into careers such as:

  • Technical analyst 
  • Interactive systems developer
  • Software developer
  • Analyst technical associate
  • IT contractor
  • Computer analyst
  • IT developer
  • Team manager
  • Computer programmer
  • Computer consultant
  • Graduate engineer.

In organisations such as:

  • Ministry of Defence
  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • Sky
  • Credit Suisse
  • Accenture
  • Rightmove
  • Bromley-by-Bow Centre
  • Qube Global Software.

Fees and funding

Full-time study

September 2025 | 1 year

Conditional deposit

Home: £2000

Overseas: £2000
Information about deposits

Part-time study

September 2025 | 2 years

The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.

Conditional deposit

Home: £2000

Overseas: £2000
Information about deposits

Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about the Alumni Loyalty Award

Funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

Our Advice and Counselling service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:

Entry requirements

UK

Degree requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant subject.

Additional information

Offers are subject to the agreement of a suitable research proposal, which must identify the intended research project supervisor.

Find out more about our Academics.

Please note that this programme may require ATAS, find out more here: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/welfare/visas-international-advice/visas-for-study/atas/

Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.

International

English language requirements

The English language requirements for our programmes are indicated by English bands, and therefore the specific test and score acceptable is based on the band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. Note that for some academic departments there are programmes with non-standard English language requirements.

The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught and research programmes in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science falls within the following English band:

Band 4: IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking

We accept a range of English tests and qualifications categorised in our English bands for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See all accepted English tests that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.

Visas and immigration

Find out how to apply for a student visa.

If you're an international student you'll need to get ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) approval, which will extend the visa application process by 2-4 weeks. Find out more about ATAS

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