Code

011H500

Start

September 2026

Fees

£11,700 (UK) £18,600 (INT) £3,000 (placement)

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, 24 months placement

Location

Hendon campus

Why choose Electronic Engineering MSc at Middlesex?

Our postgraduate degree cultivates research-oriented knowledge in the field of electronic engineering, and covers cutting-edge subjects such as:

Contemporary digital twin technology
Embedded real-time systems
5G/6G systems
AI/ML
DSP
Robotics

It's a hands-on course, where theory and analysis are validated in our state-of-the-art laboratories.

You will have exclusive opportunities to:

Contribute to research projects at the London Digital Twins Research Centre, the 5G/6G and IoT Research Group and collaborate with leading global industry partners such as Ericsson, Rakuten Symphony and Viavi Solutions
Acquire a profound understanding of electronic engineering knowledge and skills, equipping you to excel in designing, analysing, and implementing advanced electronics systems
Spend up to a year in industry, gaining practical, hands-on experience in electronic and telecommunication roles; these placements complement academic learning by immersing students in real-world projects within cutting-edge sectors
Participate in interactive projects and workshops, gaining practical skills that replicate real-world industrial practices, supported by state-of-the-art labs and tools
Learn academic and scientific skills in researching, experimenting and presenting your work
Develop the technical and practical skills sought by employers in the areas of electronic engineering and automation.
Develop into a forward-thinking professional who thrives in ever-changing technological landscapes. The curriculum is crafted to enhance your innovation capabilities, preparing you to tackle complex electronics system challenges.

This MSc degree will prepare you for both industrial roles and further PhD research.

Professional placements

Students typically undertake placements in diverse industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, defence, consumer electronics, transportation, healthcare technology, and smart manufacturing. They work with corporate firms, innovative start-ups, and technology leaders, applying skills in robotics, automation, machine learning, and digital twin development.

Discover more about postgraduate placements

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Research informed knowledge

This course is tailored with with research-informed knowledge and contemporary challenges in the field

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Access high quality facilities

This is the first MSc course in Electronic in the UK offers Digital Twin Technology where students will have access to our state-of-the-art laboratories within the London Digital Twin Research Centre

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Get career-ready

Students are encouraged to develop a commercial approach to electronics engineering, embedded-real-time, and communication systems via projects that replicate industrial practice

Student stories and experiences

Mohamad Shaat with his production line project

Engineering graduate wins major award from technology industry leaders

Marcin, Mikhaela and Simonas at WorldSkills Lyon

MDX graduates past and present fly the flag for British engineering excellence at the ‘Skills Olympics’

MDX's Puja Varsani wins WorldSkills Inspirational Role Model award

About your course

A brief overview of the three semesters, the modules you will study, and how we will teach and assess you.

This is a one-year course made up of three semesters.

In the first semester, you will be exposed to various topics such as DSP, 5G/6G, wireless communications concepts, automation, programming robot arms, IoT sensors and devices, machine learning algorithms and their applications in digital twinning.

The second semester will provide advanced knowledge on machine learning and artificial intelligent algorithms with real-world applications. You'll analyse and build real-time constrained embedded systems and will investigate the environmental impact of the design engineering processes.

The third semester will see you consolidate your acquired knowledge and skills in a personal final project, which could be either implementation or research-based work.

You will be provided with detailed coverage of digital filters, spectrum analysis, source coding, channel coding, baseband and bandpass digital modulation and demodulation techniques, detection theory and error analysis, spread spectrum signals and multiuser communications, wireless fading channels, channel equalization techniques, and advanced topics in 5G/6G enabling technologies.

This module provides a comprehensive and advanced understanding of Digital Twins and their industrial applications, e.g., IoT sensors and devices, data management frameworks, advanced data analytics and machine learning algorithms. You will also learn how to create digital twins and adopt them to model, simulate and manage industrial processes.

You will be provided with detailed coverage of real-time computing with respected to timeliness, reliability/safety, and environmental interface. You will be analytically and experimentally exposed to the state-of-the-art approaches to design and implement systems meeting time-deadline tasks given constrains on physical/hardware and energy resources.

This module covers issues such as sustainability goals, recognition of obligations to the society, the professional practice and a commitment to professional standards and Code(s) of Conduct relevant to their discipline (such as the Engineering Council), materials and their impact on environmental factors, waste management, ethics, EDI in a workplace.

This module equips you with knowledge of fundamental concepts of robot manipulators, such as coordinate systems, transformations, kinematics, motion planning. You will put the knowledge of these principles into practice by modelling, simulating, programming and operating robot arms. You will gain experience of specialised software frameworks for robotic manipulation.

You will explore key machine learning (ML) methods and algorithms, applying them to real-world applications such as robotics, communications, mechatronics, electronics, and cyber-physical systems. Through practical development of artificial intelligence (AI) and ML systems, you will also engage with and critically examine theoretical challenges within AI and its engineering applications.

The module consolidates the knowledge and advanced skills gained in the preceding modules allowing you to develop and demonstrate mastery in undertaking advanced engineering projects in their future employment. The module develops advanced skills and practical experience in planning, problem solving, implementing engineering solutions, making effective written, and oral presentations.

The course is taught through a series of practical lab sessions as well as self-directed study and project-based learning.

You will be taught by an experienced teaching team with a wide range of expertise and professional experience. In addition, there are technical tutors and graduate academic assistants to support you during and after classes.

You will be assigned a personal tutor who will support you with help and advice throughout your studies.

You will be based at our leafy north London campus - mainly in the Ritterman and Hatchcroft buildings. It is equipped with industry-standard equipment in mechatronics, robotics, electronic and networking solutions.

Whether you are studying full or part-time – your course timetable will balance your study commitments on campus with time for work, life commitments and independent study.

We aim to make timetables available to students at least 2 weeks before the start of term. Some weeks are different due to how we schedule classes and arrange on campus sessions.

A typical week looks like this:

Learning	Hours per week
On-campus	12
Online	As required
Independent study	38

On-campus: This includes tutor-led sessions such as seminars, lab sessions and demonstrations as well as student-led sessions for work in small groups
Online learning: This is teaching that is delivered online using tools like MS Teams or Zoom, as well as work that you do yourself using online teaching resources
Independent study: This is the work you do in your own time including reading and research
Part-time study: You can also study this course part-time

Academic support

We have a strong support network online and on campus to help you develop your academic skills. We offer one-to-one and group sessions to develop your learning skills together with academic support from our library, IT teams and learning experts.

Coursework and assessments

You will be assessed through a variety of tasks and assignments such as individual and group projects, coding and hardware implementations with live or recorded demos, reports, research papers, presentations, project proposals and literature reviews, logbooks and blogs.

Feedback

You'll evaluate your work, skills and knowledge and identify areas for improvement. Sometimes you'll work in groups and assess each other's progress.

Each term, you'll get regular feedback on your learning.

To find out more about this course, please download the MSc Electronic Engineering programme specification (PDF).

Our state-of-the-art robotics and haptics lab features over 100 workstations, equipment and software See our tech facilities

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Our dedicated Festo mechatronics facility, equipped with the latest industrial automation equipment

Careers

How can the MSc Electronic Engineering support your career?

Our course is focused on developing engineers who are experts in understanding, designing, and innovating electronic devices and technology systems. Master’s graduates will be well-prepared to lead in the field of electronic engineering, driving innovation and contributing to the development of sustainable, efficient, and impactful engineering solutions.

Examples of career paths for our master’s graduates include senior engineer roles in electronic design, embedded systems, control systems, telecommunications, power electronics, data science, etc. In addition to lucrative employment opportunities, our master’s graduates are well-prepared for advanced studies, with many opting for specialised doctoral programmes to further their expertise in cutting-edge areas of electronic engineering and next generation technology research.

Our university's postgraduate courses have been recognised for their ability to support your career. We are top 10 UK University for employability in the UniCompare Rankings 2025, and a top 10 UK university for industry connections and funding in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024.

Our employability service Careers and Futures will help you make the most of your experience and connections to achieve your career goals. You'll have unlimited access to one-to-one advice and support from specialists in your sector plus 24/7 online support. You can also make the most of events and networking opportunities, on and off campus.

As an alumni, we offer you lifetime career support so we can help you as you progress.

MDXcelerator student start-up support

We can help you bring your business idea to life with our MDXcelerator programme which includes masterclasses with high-profile entrepreneurs, workshops, mentoring opportunities and competitions to secure seed funding.

Students at Middlesex span 122 countries and you will be part of our thriving global network. After you graduate, you'll join our alumni network. You will get access to:

Lifetime careers support from the Careers and Futures employability service;
Raise your personal profile as one of our featured alumni;
Continued limited usage of the Sheppard Library;
Exclusive MDX alumni networks to connect with your peers.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

We welcome your application regardless of your background or experience.

For this course, ideally, we are looking for:

A 2:2 honours degree or above, or equivalent, in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science or a related computing engineering area, with evidence of previous programming experience, or
A minimum of three years' relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, we may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.

Personal statements

Make sure that you highlight your best qualities in your personal statement that are relevant to this course. Such as the ability to be forward-thinking, creative and collaborative.

Interviews

You won’t be required to attend an interview.

We welcome students from the UK, EU and all over the world. Join students from over 122 countries and discover why so many international students call our campus home:

Quality teaching with top facilities plus flexible online learning
Welcoming north London campus that's only 30 minutes from central London
Work placements and networking with top London employers
Career support to get you where you want to go after university.

Qualifications

Here are the qualifications relevant for this course:

A 2:2 honours degree or above, or equivalent, in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science or a related computing engineering area, with evidence of previous programming experience

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, we may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.

English language

You'll need good English language skills to study with us. That's usually a IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each component) or TOEFL internet based 87 (with at least 21 in listening & writing, 22 in speaking and 23 in reading). Find out more about our English language requirements. And, don't worry If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, as we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

Visas

International students can apply for a student visa to train to teach at Middlesex University if:

they have an unconditional offer from Middlesex University
they can financially support themselves in the UK and pay for their course
they meet the English language requirements for the student visa.

Apply as early as possible to make sure you get a place. You can submit your application before you receive your final qualification.

Find out how to apply for postgraduate taught courses and watch our step-by-step video.

Personal statements

Make sure that you highlight your best qualities in your personal statement that are relevant to this course. Such as your ability to be forward-thinking, creative and collaborative.

Interviews

You won't be required to attend an interview.

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The programme strengthened my expertise in advanced telecommunications and also helped me develop strong research interests in Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer (SWIPT), and Physical Layer Security. I won First Prize in the Student Poster Competition at the IEEE ComSoc 2024 Workshop Series on Emerging 6G Technologies, and earned a Santander-funded internship at VIAVI Solutions Limited, where I gained intensive experience in 5G network testing procedures, transmission chains and O-RAN based performance improvements as per standards.

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Fees and funding

The fees below are for the 2026/27 academic year:

UK students¹

Full-time students £11,700

International students²

Full-time students: £18,600

Placement

£3,000 per year

The following study tools are included in your fees:

Free access to the resources, learning materials and software you need to succeed on your course;
Free laptop loans for up to 24 hours;
Free specialist software for your course;
Free printing for academic paperwork.

You may be eligible for one of our scholarships including:

The Alumni Postgraduate Award: a 20% fee reduction for UK/EU Middlesex alumni who studied eligible undergraduate courses;
The Chevening Scholarship: full course fees;
The European Academic Awards: £1,000 to £7,000 for students showing academic excellence;
Regional or International Merit Award: up to £2,000 towards course fees.

For international students, we also have a limited number of other awards specific to certain regions, and work in partnership with funding providers in your country to help support you financially with your study.

Find out more about our postgraduate scholarships.

Help from your employer

Your employer can contribute towards the cost of your postgraduate study as part of their staff development programme.

Work while you study

If you are not currently working, we can help you find work that fits around uni and your other commitments. We have hundreds of student jobs on campus that pay the London Living Wage and above.

Fees disclaimers

1. UK fees: The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

2. International fees: Tuition fees are subject to annual review and we reserve the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation.

Any annual increase in tuition fees as provided for above will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

Important information

We’ll carefully manage any future changes to courses, or the support and other services available to you, if these are necessary because of things like changes to government health and safety advice, or any changes to the law.

Any decisions will be taken in line with both external advice and the University’s Regulations which include information on this.

Our priority will always be to maintain academic standards and quality so that your learning outcomes are not affected by any adjustments that we may have to make.

At all times we’ll aim to keep you well informed of how we may need to respond to changing circumstances, and about support that we’ll provide to you.