Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc (Eng)

Course overview

Advance your skills in this constantly evolving field at one of the UK’s leading universities in electrical and electronic engineering.

Commercial products today combine many technologies – and industry is increasingly interdisciplinary. Our Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc meets this demand, giving you a comprehensive knowledge base in modern electronics, including power, communications, control and embedded processors.

You'll develop a broad grasp of many electronic and electrical engineering disciplines, and build on your programming and practical laboratory skills, alongside an understanding of the global electronics industry.

We also give you the chance to specialise with a range of optional topics to really hone your skills in industry-relevant areas that interest you the most.

Our School is also an exciting and stimulating environment. It’s home to specialist teaching facilities and a wealth of leading researchers working on real-world issues and contributing to global change.

This means you'll be learning the most up-to-date practices, equipping you with the technical skill set and holistic knowledge you’ll need to pursue a career in this field.

“What makes the experience unique at Leeds University is the approach of delivering knowledge. An integration of lectures, laboratory sessions, projects and self-learning, which are all supported by professional lecturers, a variety of learning facilities and accessibility to enormous academic resources.” Fadiah Alotaibi, Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc

Why study at Leeds

Guaranteed Work Experience

While studying at Leeds, you’ll have the opportunity to complete an eight-week virtual work experience programme, working on a project aligned with your academic discipline and partnered with a relevant company.

This practical experience is highly valued by employers and helps you develop the skills needed to be career ready. What sets us apart is that your work experience is formally integrated into your degree – enabling you to graduate with an MSc with Work Experience and stand out in today’s competitive job market.

Accreditation

Accreditation is the assurance that a university course meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students.

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.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Course details and modules

The core compulsory modules will give you knowledge and insight into modern industry practice as well as programming skills that you can apply in many of the optional modules.

There are a range of optional modules for you to choose from depending on your skills and career aspirations. Whether you are interested in power, communications or embedded systems you'll find modules that will enable you to gain a broad understanding of electronic and electrical engineering.

For more information and a full list of typical modules available on this course, please read Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc (Eng) in the course catalogue

Course structure

The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our terms and conditions.

Compulsory modules

Modern Industry Practice – 15 credits

This module will engage you in developing a detailed understanding of the global engineering industry and support you with your career plans.

Programming – 15 credits

You will develop a competence in computer programming, using both Matlab and the C programming language.

MSc Individual Project – 60 credits

The focal point of the degree course is your individual project. Working on a project is incredibly satisfying, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned to a piece of research focusing on a real-world problem, and it can be used to explore and develop your specific interests.

Your supervisor will help you to select a project that is right for you, in an area of your choice. This may give you the chance to work as an integral part of one of our active research institutes, focusing on a specialist topic that motivates you and using the appropriate research methods. The project will equip you with the independent research and critical thinking skills that you'll draw on throughout your future career.

Recent projects have included:

• Wireless sensor networks, the internet of things and bicycle traffic in the city.
• Spatial Modulation for Massive MIMO System
• Core Quantum Networks

Optional modules

Please note: The modules listed below are indicative of typical options.

Power Electronics and Drives – 15 credits

Appreciate how power electronics can play an important role in many engineering systems as well as to develop the knowledge and skills required by an engineer working in power electronics.

Electric Power Generation by Renewable Sources – 15 credits

This module provides you with knowledge of sustainable electrical power generation using renewable energy harvesting technologies, with particular emphasis on electrical solar and wind power generation.

Control Systems Design – 15 credits

Gain the knowledge and understanding of linear systems are developed to enable them to analytically investigate control systems and simulate them using computer tools. You will have the opportunity to design and evaluate PID and compensator-based controllers using several analytical techniques.

Wireless Communications Systems Design – 15 credits

In this module, you will explore the principles which govern the physical layer of modern wireless communications systems, including the software tools needed to design and evaluate the systems and sub-systems which form a wireless communications system.

FPGA Design for System-on-Chip – 15 credits

This module will provide you with an understanding of the design principles of modern FPGA systems using Hardware Description Languages and contemporary, industry-standard design tools.

Embedded Microprocessor System Design – 15 credits

Explore the options for advanced embedded system implementation and study the operation of System-on-Chip development systems. The module provides you with an opportunity to develop skills in the use of contemporary design tools which support the optimization of embedded processor architectures.

Medical Electronics and E-Health – 15 credits

In this module, you will gain a knowledge and understanding of how electronics technology is used in medical applications and healthcare, and to consider a range of possible future developments in this field.

Enhance Your Academic and Subject-Specific Language

As part of your course, you will have access to the Professional and Academic Communication module that provides valuable insights into studying a postgraduate degree in the UK while helping you develop your academic and subject-specific vocabulary.

Through a combination of in-person workshops and independent online study, you will explore the use of technology—such as translation tools and generative AI—to support effective communication. You will also build the language and literacy skills necessary to become a more confident and capable communicator throughout your studies.

Learning and teaching

Our groundbreaking research feeds directly into teaching, and you’ll have regular contact with staff who are at the forefront of their disciplines, through lectures, laboratory sessions, seminars, examples classes, tutorials and project meetings.

Independent study is also important to the programme. You'll develop your problem-solving and research skills as well as your subject knowledge while studying the modules taught modules and undertaking your project work.

Specialist facilities

Our School is an exciting and stimulating environment where you'll learn from leading researchers in specialist teaching facilities with high-quality test and measurement equipment. These include our Keysight Technologies Electronics Laboratory and Arm Embedded Systems Laboratory. During your final project, you'll be able to work in the NXP Electronics Project Laboratory.

Depending on your project topic, you may also get to work in our specialist research laboratories.

Programme team

On this course, you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.

Assessment

You'll be assessed using a range of techniques including examinations, mini-projects, case studies, technical reports, presentations, in-class tests and coursework assignments.

Applying

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in engineering, science or technology covering one of:

• Electronic and/or electrical
• Automation
• Control
• Communication
• Robotics
• Artificial intelligence, information
• Computing, computer science
• Mechanical
• Mechanics, mechatronics.

Alternative subjects may be considered. Successful applicants will have strong marks across a breadth of relevant modules, including electronic / electrical engineering.

Applicants with any of the following will be considered on a case-by-case basis:

• A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in a listed subject, with at least three years of relevant experience.
• Relevant professional qualifications and experience.

International

We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications. For more information, please contact the Admissions Team.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

Improve your English

International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme may be able to study our postgraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.

This pre-sessional course is designed with a progression route to your degree programme and you’ll learn academic English in the context of your subject area. To find out more, read Language for Engineering (6 weeks) and Language for Science: Engineering (10 weeks). 

We also offer online pre-sessionals alongside our on-campus pre-sessionals. Find out more about our six week online pre-sessional and our 10 week online pre-sessional. 

You can also study pre-sessionals for longer periods – read about our postgraduate pre-sessional English courses.

How to apply

Application deadlines

Please read our How to Apply page for full details, including application deadlines and what to include with your application.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

31 July 2026 – International applicants

11 September 2026 – UK applicants

Click below to access the University’s online application system and find out more about the application process.

If you're still unsure about the application process, contact the admissions team for help.

Read about visas, immigration and other information in International students. We recommend that international students apply as early as possible to ensure that they have time to apply for their visa.

Admissions policy

University of Leeds Admissions Policy 2026

This course is taught by

School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Contact us

Postgraduate Admissions Team

Email: pgtelec@leeds.ac.uk

Fees

UK: £14,250 (Total)

International: £33,500 (Total)

Read more about paying fees and charges.

For fees information for international taught postgraduate students, read Masters fees.

Additional cost information

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more on our living costs and budgeting page.

Scholarships and financial support

If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government.  Find out more at Masters funding overview.

Scholarships are also available to help fund your Masters. Find out more and check your eligibility below: 

• Scholarships for International students 
• Scholarships and funding for UK students
• Your subject area may also offer scholarships

Career opportunities

Electronic and electrical engineering is crucial to almost every organisation worldwide, meaning specialists will have a lot of career options to choose from.

On completing this Masters course, you’ll be well equipped to integrate and coordinate the strands of a cross-disciplinary project and manage the interfaces between specialities.

With these skills, you’ll be in a good position to progress to project management roles in companies working at the cutting edge of modern multi-faceted systems.

Graduating with this Masters degree, you can expect to find jobs where industry needs a breadth of knowledge matched by a technical skill set in certain areas, such as:

• Energy
• Pharmaceuticals
• Healthcare
• Transport
• Construction
• Utilities
• Automotive
• Gaming
• Telecommunications
• Electronics and technology
• Manufacturing

Where this degree could take you

Here’s an insight into some of the job roles our graduates have obtained:

• Planning Engineer, Saudi Aramco
• Software Engineer, Inovance Automotive
• Hardware Engineer, Hisense
• Engineering Manager, Clear-Com
• Compliance Engineer, Premier Farnell
• Electrical Engineer, SMHB Engineering
• Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Tech University

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