MSc European Master's in Embedded Computing Systems

Program Overview

This European Master's in Embedded Computing Systems (EMECS) is a two-year program offered in partnership with Kaiserslautern University in Germany and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Students will study the fundamentals of embedded computing systems and have the opportunity to live and study in different countries. The program prepares graduates for careers in hardware or software systems architecture, design methodology, system-on-chip design, telecommunications, automotive systems, and manufacturing.

Program Outline

Outline:

This European master’s in embedded computing systems (EMECS) is a 2 year course run in partnership with Kaiserslautern University in Germany and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). We are experts in system-on-chip (SoC) and electronics, NTNU specialise in electronics and communications, and Kaiserslautern in embedded systems. You’ll learn the fundamentals of embedded computing systems and experience life and study in different countries. Our MSc embedded systems degree is a European-based master’s. It allows you to study in 2 countries at different universities. You'll get expert training from the: University of Southampton as a leader in system on chip electronics Kaiserslautern University for embedded systems Norwegian University of Science and Technology for electronics and communication Politecnico di Torino for embedded system and electronics designYou’ll study the fundamentals of embedded computing systems to the same education level at any of the universities. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Course lead This course lead for The University of Southampton is Dr Basel Halak. Dr Halak is a member of the Sustainable Electronics research group, as well as, Cyber Security group at Southampton’s Electronics and Computer Science School (ECS). His background is in the design and implementation of microelectronics systems, with special focus on reliability and security. Learn more by visiting Dr Halak’s staff profile. Computer science and software engineering From artificial intelligence and machine learning to cyber security and the Internet of Things, we'll offer you a wide range of ways to study computer science and software engineering. Course location This course is based at Highfield. Awarding body This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton. Download the Course Description Document Download ODT Download 2023-24 Course Description Document

Assessment:

We’ll assess you through: examscoursework in the form of: problem solving exercises lab reports literature review design exercises individual and group projects a thesis project Dissertation You’ll complete an individual thesis project in year 2 of this course. You’ll receive one-to-one supervision for this piece of work. Academic Support You’ll be assigned a supervisor at each of the 2 partner universities you attend.

Careers:

This course will prepare you for further research in industry or to study for a PhD. Studying this master’s degree in embedded computing systems will prepare you for a career in: hardware or software systems architecture specialist in design methodology system-on-chip design telecommunications automotive systems manufacturing Our graduates are employed across the world in leading companies at the forefront of technology. Our electronics and computer science department runs a dedicated careers hub which is affiliated with over 100 renowned companies such as: IBM ARM Microsoft Research Imagination Technologies Nvidia Samsung Google Careers services at Southampton We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). This support includes:work experience schemesCV/resume and interview skills workshopsnetworking eventscareers fairs attended by top employersa wealth of volunteering opportunitiesstudy abroad and summer school opportunitiesWe have a thriving entrepreneurship culture. You'll be able to take advantage of:our dedicated start-up incubator, Futureworldsa wide variety of enterprise events run throughout the yearour partnership in the world’s number 1 business incubator, SETsquared