Study Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering MSc by Research at University of Birmingham in the UK, Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering
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Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering MSc by Research

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What will I learn?

Course overview In this course you advance your career by exploring research in Electronic, Electrical, and Systems Engineering. You'll address complex challenges in power, communications, transport, healthcare, and human-systems integration, applying your knowledge to real-world problems impacting our civilization. Take a deep dive into one of our research areas, such as communications and sensing, electrical power and control systems and railways systems engineering, unlocking countless senior level opportunities in academia and industry. What makes an Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering PhD at Birmingham different? You'll join a strong, supportive, multidisciplinary research team, building on your academic and mathematical background from your undergraduate studies. We will train and educate you to become an expert in your chosen field, with guidance from a world-leading supervisor. You'll engage with large research groups, such as power, railways, systems, or sensors and communications groups, all conducting frontline research with significant impact. You'll fully embed in these groups and develop relationships across the Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering. Your progress will be monitored, and you'll have access to the broader School of Engineering, including mechanical and civil engineering, ensuring a rich research environment. Benefit from the School of Engineering's ambitious research programmes, led by internationally renowned experts in key areas Participate in our annual Postgraduate Symposium conference, connecting with research students across the School of Engineering Attend global conferences and present your work on an international stage Join a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive research community within the School of Engineering, which includes approximately 400 PhD students

Which department am I in?

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£29,310.00 (US$ 37,852) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£29,310.00 (US$ 37,852) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will need a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject, an appropriate standard of English, and adequate financial support. You may also be considered if you can demonstrate comparable ability, such as a good performance in a UK MSc or a lower first degree combined with substantial relevant experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Birmingham

The university is known globally for its pioneering research – students benefit from trailblazing discoveries that impact international society.

  • One of the world’s top research-intensive universities
  • Based in Europe’s youngest city
  • Most targeted UK university by graduate employers
  • Plenty of dedicated international student support

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