Details
This one-year EPSRC-sponsored programme is primarily intended for candidates who wish to pursue a career in research, and provides training in research skills appropriate for both industrial and academic careers.
One-third of your time is spent on coursework and professional and research skills. The remaining time is devoted to a research project.
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Why study this course
This programme is designed to equip a student with the knowledge and skills needed to play a leading role in the research and development of systems and technologies that are vital to the growth of the global economy, reducing costs, improving quality, providing more sophisticated services and improving social well being.
Students will have access to world-class research facilities within the School of Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering. The School was awarded 24 points out of 24 points in the last Teaching Quality Assessment, and has research contract funding of around £4 million pounds per year. The latest government audit for research quality showed that 85% of the School’s research was judged to be of international standing and 60% internationally leading.
Birmingham is a university rich in high calibre research, with academic staff who are global experts in their field. When taking a taught programme you will be taught by people whose work advances the boundaries of knowledge.
The research in the School leads in the field in many emerging disciplines of the 21st century. The School has a clear vision for the future, and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, that challenges conventional thinking.
Modules
The MRes course consists of 180 credits. 60 of these credits are from taught modules and the remaining 120 is by a comprehensive research project. The list shows the modules available, and the student is expected to choose appropriate modules to make up 60 credits. The modules chosen are usually aligned with the topic of the project.
The School's website has a large section on research, and prospective students are invited to look at this for topics for the project. Although this website shows many research topics in the School, MRes projects are not limited to these areas.
Course outline
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Compulsory Module
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Credits
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Semester
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Individual Project
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120
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1
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Option Modules
Select Modules to a total of 60 credits
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Credits
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Semester
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Digital Communications
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20 or 30
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1
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Advanced Digital Design
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20 or 30
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1
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Multimodal Interaction
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20 or 30
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1
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Medical Information Systems
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10
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1
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Intelligent Systems
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10
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1
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Diffusion and Deployment of Technology
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10
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1
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Electrical Energy Conversion Systems
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10
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1
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Antennas and Electromagnetics
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10 or 20
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2
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Small Embedded Systems
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20
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2
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Computer and Communications Networks
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10 or 20
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2
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User Models and Models of Human Performance
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20
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2
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Digital Signal Processing
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20
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2
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Satellite and Cellular Radio Systems
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10 or 20
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2
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Optical Communications
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10 or 20
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2
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Radiowave Propagation
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10 or 20
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2
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Radio Frequency Sensors and Systems
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10 or 20
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2
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Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering
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10 or 20
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2
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Advanced Interact. 3D Design for Virtual Env. and 3D Serious Games
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20
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2
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Note: When there are two entries to the credits then either can be chosen. The lower credit value usually indicates that the module assignment is not done.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees for home/EU students (2013/2014)
Research programmes (including Masters by research) £3925*
*Research fees are yet to be confirmed by Research Councils UK, and may change.
Part-time programmes
Most part-time programmes run for two years and their fees are one half of the standard full-time programme fees.
Tuition fees for international students (2013/2014)
International student tuition fees are set at £15680 .
For further information please view the fees for international students page.
Part-time programmes
UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis.
Most part-time programmes run for two years and their fees are one half of the standard full-time programme fees.
Standard fees apply
Learn more about fees and funding
Scholarships and studentships
Scholarships may be available. International students can often gain funding through Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.
For further information contact the School directly or email sfo@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Entry requirements
The normal entry requirements are a first degree of at least good UK upper second-class Honours standard, an appropriate standard of English and adequate financial support. The requirements also allow for entry based on comparable ability, as indicated by a good UK MSc performance or a lower first degree performance plus substantial relevant experience.
Learn more about entry requirements
International entry requirements
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements
Standard English language requirements apply
How to apply
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