2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc (Eng) Embedded Systems Engineering
| Programme code: | MSE-ESENG | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr S. Freear | Contact address: | s.freear@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class honours (2.1) in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computing, or a related discipline; or a good lower second class (2.2) honours degree accompanied by demonstration of specific competence in programming using C, C++, Java or a similar high-level language.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Programme specification:
This is a practically-oriented but advanced course in the area of electronics design and applications. The programme is distinctive in that it provides a strong digital technology core backup up with applications-led modules. The distinctiveness of the programme is the excellent preparation it gives students for a range of careers in industry.
Substantial elements of practical work will be carried out by the students, giving them confidence with software and digital hardware implementations using microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSP devices and general system-on-chip methodologies. Students will conduct mini-projects in their own time, only seeking academic guidance and advice when needed. With its digital systems core and applications modules, the programme will enable students to develop into well-rounded engineers that can apply their skills in a diverse range of sectors.
As the programme develops, it is planned that a wide range of industrial placements will become available for student projects.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:-
| ELEC5031M | Industry Dissertation | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ELEC5442M | Digital Signal Processing for Communications | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5451M | Mini Projects and Laboratory | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5566M | FPGA Design for System-on-Chip | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5611M | Digital Media Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5620M | Embedded Microprocessor System Design | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5650M | Medical Electronics and E-Health | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5881M | Main Project | 45 credits | 1 Jan to 30 Sep |
Optional modules:
Students will be required to select 15 credits from the following 2 modules as a pre-requisite for ELEC5566M and ELEC5620M. Students with no prior experience in c-programming must select ELEC5681M.
| ELEC5681M | Programming | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5685M | Software Development | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students will be required to select 15 credits from the following optional modules.
| ELEC5453M | Digital Wireless Communications Principles | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5471M | Data Communications and Network Security | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
In order to qualify for the award of the MSc degree, students must satisfy the following conditions:
i) Obtain passes in modules with a total credit value of at least 150;
ii) Obtain a mark of at least 40% in any ELEC assessment component which is worth more than 4.5 credits out of this 150 credit total;
iii) Obtain an overall average programme grade of at least 5.0;
iv) Obtain a mark of at least 40% in any failed modules.
Last updated: 06/01/2017
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