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In today's world, we're surrounded by the practical applications of digital systems. We've come to rely on our phones, cars, games, planes and more - so much so that opportunities for the professionals that devise these systems are increasing rapidly. This postgraduate course in Digital Systems will give you the tools you need to make the most of these opportunities, and embark on a fascinating and rewarding career.
Drawing on your current system design and implementation skills, you'll learn the theory and practice that will allow you to create purpose built programmable data processing systems in a range of sizes and complexities. While learning about digital signal processing, digital techniques and communication, VHSIC (Very High Speed Integrated Circuit) Hardware Description Language (VHDL) and embedded system design, you'll also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical situations.
So that you'll be equipped for all the demands of a senior or specialist role, you'll also study high level management techniques, giving you the confidence to take on positions that require strategic thinking and workplace management.
Throughout the course, you'll gain the combination of technical skills and practical experience sought after by employers in this vital field. You'll learn to employ industry standard software and hardware tools to implement digital signal processing techniques, design, develop and program embedded systems to meet predetermined specifications using 8 and 32 bit processors, and advance your appreciation and application of VHDL and FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) system implementation. You'll be able to analyse, design and critically evaluate performance of digital communication systems, complete an advanced research and design project in this field, develop and construct/synthesise a solution (at all stages critically analysing your progress), develop and utilise advanced communication skills both in written, oral and pictorial forms, analyse management problems and synthesise solutions.
As an MSc Digital Systems graduate, opportunities can present themselves in a wide variety of fields, such as:
* Automotive industries
* Manufacturing industries
* Mobile/communications industries
* Embedded systems industries
* Engineering research
* Engineering design and development
* Engineering management
* Engineering consultancy
The full-time programme is based over three trimesters, and generally lasts for one year or one year and three months (depending on the intake trimester). The course will involve you in lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study.
Trimester 1:
Strategic Management, Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Systems Applications
Trimester 2:
Research Skills and Project Management, Digital Communication, VHDL and FPGA Design
Trimester 3:
MSc Project Dissertation
World class facilities
* excellent laboratory facilities in which you'll be trained to become competent in the use of state of the art equipment
* an online working environment, giving you instant access to lecture notes, coursework, exams and reading lists
* state of the art campuses
* strong links with industry
* high employment rates among our graduates
* links to universities world-wide
* 24 hour access to the 500-seat Jack Kilby computer centre, where you will have use of relevant software packages, plus unrestricted email and web access
* access to our fully-networked library, offering an extensive collection of required course texts
* specialist staff who are on hand to offer support in learning, language development or personal issues
* our Library Information Service, which can provide a number of useful aids that will help develop study skills - ideal if you are returning to study
* a personal development tutor
We have a selection of funding opportunities available such as the UK postgraduate tuition fee loan (Scottish & EU) and specific scholarships aimed at student from India and across Africa.
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