Overview
Electrical and electronic engineering is at the heart of many of the technologies shaping the 21st century, from digital communications and robotics to sustainable energy and smart environments.
The MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering is ideal if you have a background in electrical, electronic or a related engineering discipline. Build on your existing knowledge and develop the critical thinking and specialist expertise to progress your career.
You’ll explore fast-growing areas at the forefront of the field, including:
- sustainable energy systems
- advanced telecommunications
- smart electronic sensing technologies
- measurement and condition monitoring.
Your learning connects theory with real-world engineering through practical work, specialist engineering laboratories and industry case studies. Through these experiences, you’ll develop the technical, analytical and problem-solving skills to apply your knowledge to current and emerging engineering challenges.
Glasgow Caledonian has almost three decades of experience in electrical and electronic engineering education, with established links to industry. You’ll be encouraged to engage with professional engineering activities and employer events hosted at GCU, helping you build your industry knowledge and professional network alongside your studies.
This MSc is professionally accredited by both the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC), on behalf of the Engineering Council. It meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), subject to meeting the Engineering Council’s other requirements.
As a University for the Common Good, we’ll encourage you to consider how discovery and invention in engineering can help create a more sustainable future. You’ll explore how technology can respond to challenges including sustainable energy and resilient infrastructure, preparing you to contribute as a responsible engineering professional.
Why study Electrical and Electronic Engineering at GCU?
- Study a professionally accredited MSc, recognised by both the IET and InstMC as meeting the Further Learning requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.
- Develop specialist expertise in areas including sustainable energy, 5G communications, smart electronic sensing, measurement and condition monitoring.
- Benefit from almost three decades of electrical and electronic engineering education at GCU, with established industry links and graduates working with organisations including ScottishPower, SSE and Sony UK.
- Put your learning into practice through specialist engineering laboratories, industry case studies and project work, developing skills you can apply to real-world engineering challenges.
- Explore how engineering, discovery and innovation can respond to global challenges, including sustainable energy and resilient infrastructure, while contributing to the Common Good.
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What you will study
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The modules listed on this page and the Programme Specification are intended to give you an idea of what you may be able to study on this course. Please note that course content, modules, teaching and assessment may change each year and after you have accepted your offer to study at GCU. This might be because we are required to do so by law, by a governmental authority, regulator or accrediting body. We may also make changes for quality assurance reasons, or to enhance the course.
Careers
Develop the specialist knowledge and engineering skills to pursue opportunities across the UK and internationally. The course prepares you for work across industries responding to the transition towards sustainable energy, increased digital connectivity and advances in electronic technologies.
Depending on your interests and experience, you could pursue opportunities across areas including:
- electrical power and renewable energy
- telecommunications and digital networks
- electronics and embedded systems
- manufacturing and engineering systems
- offshore and transport engineering
- engineering consultancy.
Potential roles include:
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Power Systems Consultant
- Substation Engineer
- Network Engineer
- Control and Instrumentation Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Systems Architect
- Technical Consultant
- Project Manager.
Opportunities also exist within research and development.
The department has established links with industry, and previous graduates have secured roles with organisations including ScottishPower, SSE, GEC, Howden, BBC and Sony. Employer events and professional engineering activities at GCU also provide opportunities to meet industry professionals and develop your network while studying.
Your expertise in areas such as sustainable energy, telecommunications and smart technologies can support progression into more specialist roles, as well as future opportunities in project management and technical leadership.
Course information
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In addition to the core modules that all students must undertake, some courses offer students a choice from a selection of optional modules to shape the focus of their degree. Optional modules where available, form part of the overall credit structure of the course.
Download the programme specification for a detailed breakdown of the course structure, including modules, what you'll learn and other useful information.
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