MSc Advanced Electronic and Electrical Engineering

On the MSc Advanced Electronic & Electrical Engineering at QMUL, students don’t just learn theory — they dive into lab-based work, simulation, and full-scale projects. The programme is delivered by the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, which combines decades of research expertise with hands-on teaching. During the degree, students work through modules that emphasise both hardware and systems, using up-to-date technologies in embedded systems, power electronics, control, and communications. The dissertation can be carried out in collaboration with industry, giving real-world relevance to their work.

Practical-learning features include:

• Dissertation / Major Project: Students complete a substantial research or design project under expert supervision. They can choose to work with industrial partners when available.
• Compulsory Lab Modules: Core modules like Embedded Systems, Control Systems, and Integrated Circuit Design all include practical work in labs, combining simulation with real hardware.
• Stream-based Specialisation: Learners select one of two streams — Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering — enabling hands-on experience in:
  • Electrical Stream: Power Electronics; Electrical Machines & Systems; Hybrid Powertrain for Transport.
  • Electronic Stream: Microwave & Millimetre-wave Electronics; IoT System Engineering; Security & Authentication; Performance Modelling.
• Simulation & Design Tools: Use of software for circuit design, control-system simulation, and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) is built into the curriculum — giving students experience with both theory and tools.
• Real-Time & Critical Systems (optional): Students can opt for modules involving real-time digital systems, with training on timing-sensitive embedded hardware.
• Energy Systems and Sustainability Modules: There are options to study energy storage, solar energy, or powertrain engineering — letting students work on sustainable power designs.

In addition, the programme is backed by QMUL’s strong infrastructure and research groups:

• The School of Electronic Engineering & Computer Science has specialist labs: electronics laboratory, antenna measurement lab, and augmented human interaction (AHI) lab.
• Students benefit from a virtual learning environment for simulations and coursework, supported by QMUL’s academic advisors.
• QMUL’s research-led community ensures that students’ project work is informed by cutting-edge research in control systems, power electronics, and communications.

Why This Degree Matters — Career & Research Opportunities

• Graduates are equipped for roles like Power Electronics Engineer, Embedded Systems Designer, Control Systems Engineer, RF / Microwave Engineer, or IoT Systems Architect.
• The combination of hardware design, simulation, and systems thinking makes alumni highly employable in industries such as automotive, telecommunications, renewable energy, and aerospace.
• The major project or dissertation can directly align with industrial challenges, offering exposure to real-world R&D and possible industry collaborations.
• The programme’s link to QMUL’s research in networks, electromagnetics, and controls enables graduates to continue into PhD-level research, especially in specialisms such as antennas, sustainable power, or embedded systems.
• The course is accredited (IET) for meeting requirements for further learning towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Graduates of this MSc are well-equipped for advanced roles in electronics, power systems, and control — commonly moving into careers such as embedded systems engineer, power electronics specialist, control systems engineer, or RF/microwave designer. The course’s flexible structure lets students specialise in either an Electrical Engineering stream (power, machines, hybrid powertrains) or an Electronic Engineering stream (IoT, microwave, security), aligning with their career goals.

Progression & Future Opportunities:

• University Services & Employability Support
  • Queen Mary Careers & Enterprise provides one-to-one coaching, CV reviews, interview prep, and regular employer networking events.
  • The School of Electronic Engineering & Computer Science offers opportunities for internships, micro-projects, and industrial collaborations, especially via the dissertation/project module.
  • Students are assigned an Academic Advisor to support both academic progress and professional development throughout the course.
• Employment Stats & Career Outcomes
  • According to the course page, 100% of graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months after graduation (2022/23 cohort).
  • Alumni have taken up roles such as Technical Consultant and Graduate Engineer at companies like Openreach, Jaguar Land Rover, Atkins, and RED Engineering.
• University–Industry & Research Connections
  • The program is backed by Queen Mary’s world-class research in networks, electromagnetics, energy systems, and embedded control.
  • Dissertation projects can be done in collaboration with industrial partners, giving practical exposure and easier transition into industry.
  • Research labs include the Real-Time Power & Control Systems (RPCS) Lab, focused on power electronics and microgrid control.
• Accreditation & Professional Value
  • The MSc is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), meaning it meets the requirements for further learning toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
  • The rigorous training in simulation, control, and hardware design builds long-term credibility in roles that demand deep technical expertise.
• Graduation Outcomes
  • Students complete core modules like Embedded Systems, Control Systems, DSP, and Integrated Circuit Design.
  • They then choose between:
    • Electrical stream: Power Electronics, Electrical Machines & Systems, Advanced Control Systems, Hybrid Powertrains
    • Electronic stream: IoT System Engineering, Microwave & Millimetre-wave Electronics, Security & Authentication, Performance Modelling
  • The major dissertation (33%) gives hands-on project experience and can be industrially-relevant, strengthening employability.

Further Academic Progression:

• After completing the MSc, a student can advance to a PhD in related areas like power electronics, control systems, electromagnetics, or embedded systems — leveraging their dissertation work and Queen Mary’s strong research environment.
• The student could also pursue a Postgraduate Diploma or MSc by Research if they want a more research-intensive path before a PhD.
• With IET-accredited degree in hand, they are eligible to work toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, which enhances career progression in engineering leadership or R&D roles.