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Advanced Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc

Part of: Engineering

Electrical and electronic engineers are designing and developing technology to make our lives better, and building efficient and sustainable solutions to the challenges of the future. On this comprehensive and varied course, you will be supported to acquire the essential competencies for a successful career in electronics based industries. You'll have the opportunity to pick up specialised skills in areas such as Power Electronics, Advanced Control Systems or Music and Audio Programming.

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'll be part of an academic school with 125 years' experience in electrical engineering and electronics, where our expert academics will guide you through theory, lab practice, simulation and project work. You will learn to design complex electronic systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety and cost.

You will devise and carry out a major dissertation, which you can choose to do in collaboration with an industrial partner (subject to availability).

Professional Recognition

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. 

Structure

All students of this course will undertake three compulsory modules:

  • Embedded Systems
  • Mechatronics
  • Advanced Control Systems

Students will need to choose one of the two streams:

Electrical Systems Engineering (default stream):

  • Power Electronics
  • Electrical Machines and Systems
  • Microwave and Millimetrewave Electronics
  • Electrical and Hybrid Powertrain for Transport  
  • Solar Energy Engineering

Electronic Systems Engineering stream:

  • Fundamentals of DSP
  • Music and Audio Programming
  • Control Systems
  • Integrated Circuit Design
  • Modelling and Performance

Find out more about each module by looking them up in the module directory.

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Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Assessment

  • 67% Modules
  • 33% Dissertation
  • Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations.
  • Your research project will be evaluated by thesis, presentation and viva examination.

Dissertation

Your research project will be conducted under close supervision by a member of academic staff.

Examples of past projects include: 

  • Development of a Raman Spectrometer to analyse and image the contents of faded scriptures.
  • Investigation of non-linear phenomena in DC-DC boost converter via practical implementation.
  • Solar water pump control with four different time slots for power saving applications.
  • Development of a Raman Spectrometer to analyse and image the enamel layer in teeth.
  • Design of optoelectronic sensor for robotic finger grip force measurement.
Roha Javed, Physical Technology Design Consultant at Arup, MSc Advanced Electronic and Electrical Engineering graduate (2019)

"I can confidently say that the university has played a pivotal role in shaping my career. The knowledge, skills, and experiences gained from the university have been instrumental in my professional success and have opened doors to exciting opportunities in the engineering industry.

I wholeheartedly recommend Queen Mary's Advanced Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc course to aspiring engineers who are looking for a comprehensive and challenging educational experience."

—

Roha Javed, Physical Technology Design Consultant at Arup, MSc Advanced Electronic and Electrical Engineering graduate (2019)

Teaching

Teaching 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 self-directed further study.

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

For part-time study options, the modules required to complete the programme will be 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 computers
  • Electronics laboratory
  • Antenna measurement laboratory
  • Listening room
  • Media and arts technology studios
  • Performance lab

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 from Central London by tube, where you will have access to many of the University of London’s facilities, such as the Senate House library.

The Graduate Centre
The Graduate Centre

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

This programme aims to provide high-level skills in analogue and digital circuit design, control systems and microwave and millimetre wave technologies. These are all areas with skills shortages worldwide, and particularly in the UK.

Graduates of this course are now working in roles such as Technical Consultant and Graduate Engineer, at companies such as Openreach, Jaguar Landrover, Atkins and RED Engineering.

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 Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics or a related discipline.

Other routes

Applicants with a good 2:2 degree (55% or above) will be considered on an individual basis.

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.

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