International Pre-master's (Electronic and Electrical Engineering)

About the course

The Pre-master's programme is designed for overseas students who have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree. The programme prepares you for entry to a wide range of Master's degrees and on successful completion you are guaranteed a place on your chosen course. You can go on to do degrees in computer science, biosciences and engineering. Other subjects may be available.

The course is designed to improve your specialist knowledge and study skills in your chosen subject area and will develop your English language skills. The specialist modules will be in subject areas appropriate to your proposed postgraduate course - typically modules based on those of a BA or BSc(Hons).

The IPM leads to progression to the following MSc's in September:

Electrical Engineering

• MSc Advanced Digital Systems
• MSc Broadband Telecommunication Networks
• MSc Data Communications and Networks
• MSc Embedded Intelligent Systems
• MSc Radio and Mobile Communications

Why choose this course?

This is an opportunity for international students who already have a university degree to spend one semester in the UK preparing for Master's degree study.

Study routes

• Full Time, 20 Weeks

Locations

• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Careers

In recent years, students have progressed to a wide range of Master's degrees including MSc Computer Science, MSc Distributed Systems and Networks, MSc Manafacturing Management, MSc Molecular Biology, MSc Environmental Management and many other courses.

Structure

Year 1

Core Modules

• Data Acquisition and Control Systems

  This module covers sensors and actuators in the context of how devices are interfaced rather than to how they are designed. Analogue circuits used for interfacing sensors and actuators are also studied, together with analogueto-digital and digital-to-analogue conversion. This module also introduces students to the concepts of linear closed loop control systems and the simulation of the dynamic performace using the Control Systems Toolbox in Matlab. Techniques include step response and frequency response methods to predict steady state and stability performance. Students will also be introduced to simple series controller design.

• English in Academic Contexts

• Project Management and Product Development

  To achieve and maintain market position the manufacturing industry must develop profitable and competitive products in time, to quality and within budget. This requires the functions of the company to be organised to achieve common objectives. This module examines the organisational aspects of product development from definition through design to manufacture. The team issues and techniques of project management are addressed as applicable to the product development process and in general terms. The project management content is taught first in order to support the product development content.

• Research Methods and Project

Optional

Fees & funding

Discounts are available for International students if payment is made in full at registration

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Other financial support

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Living costs / accommodation

The University of Hertfordshire offers a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.

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