Microelectronics Systems Design

Our msc microelectronics system design degree is a cutting-edge course, allowing you to choose from a wide range of modules based on digital integrated circuit design and analogue integrated circuit design. our microelectronics system design degree examines aspects of system integration and discrete device properties. it is also an excellent platform for further research in the nano or electronic and software systems groups. we’ve led many of the most important advances in electronics and microelectronics over the past 30 years. this course will give you the highly sought-after skills for research or work in the industry. you’ll gain key skills relating to digital and analogue integrated circuit design and electronic systems engineering. there will also be opportunities to engage in specialised activities around the production of system on chip design on both integrated circuit and advanced fpga (field-programmable gate array) platforms. through this course you’ll learn how to: specify and design complex and highly integrated microelectronic systems model and simulate the behaviour of parts of microelectronics systems elements and complete circuits evaluate a device design using advanced simulation and modelling tools find, understand and explain literature related to specialised areas of microelectronics systems formulate a research project involving an advanced microelectronics system using appropriate the latest techniques, technologies and tools

Graduates from our microelectronics master’s are sought after by commercial enterprises and universities worldwide. we have close links with all the major uk design companies who recruit many of our graduates. this degree also has a dedicated careers hub which is affiliated with over 100 renowned companies such as: ibm arm microsoft research imagination technologies nvidia samsung google visit our careers hub for more information. through a mix of networks, mentors, societies and our on-campus startup incubator, we also support you to build entrepreneurship and professional enterprise skills. discover more about enterprise and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Southampton University has partnerships with the following companies: