3-Term Pathway - Pre-Master's in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - Continue to Master of Science - Electronic Engineering

This program will prepare students for entry to a postgraduate degree in a STEM-related subject at Lancaster university, where £17 million is currently being invested in state-of-the-art engineering facilities.

Students will develop and enhance their understanding of electronic engineering to an advanced level, setting them apart in their career. They will learn from world experts in areas that are crucial to the electronics sector over the next decade. Through a wide range of core and optional modules, students will also have the opportunity to tailor their learning experience towards specific industrial sectors including energy, the environment, automotive, wireless technologies and health.

Students may already have a firm grasp of the essentials of the discipline, however this programme will provide them with a practical understanding of advanced topics linked to a research portfolio that has been rated as internationally excellent, and guided by leading experts, including industry specialists.

This programme is 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

A Cutting-Edge Learning Environment

The learning environment students will study within embraces expertise in electronics for wireless communications, flexible and printable electronics, solar cells, RF engineering for Particle accelerators, millimetre waves and terahertz technology. Exposure to these technologies will take students beyond current industrial practice to develop specialist knowledge and skills for emerging markets. As part of the general engineering ethos at Lancaster students will mix with multi-disciplinary engineering concepts from electronics, mechatronic and mechanical engineering, skills which are highly sought after by employers.

Students will become adept at programming advanced microcontrollers; designing RF circuits; designing microstructures for advanced displays and sensors, building control loops and developing associated software. The robust and comprehensive skill set and knowledge students gain will open up a range of opportunities and support their progression as a professional.

Project Based Learning

During the course, students will also complete a project provided by either one of the industry partners or from within the Department’s own research portfolio - Lancaster has world-leading research and facilities in very high frequency next generation mobile communications, particle accelerators for radiotherapy, Industry 4.0 and industrial control systems, microfluidics and MEMS, and RF and THz sensing.

The project brings together multiple aspects of students' studies and provides valuable real-world experience of working as a professional electronic engineer. As part of this project, they will structure and break down a problem; develop team organisation, project management and technical skills; and use background sources and research.