MSc Embedded Systems: University of Westminster

Introduction

Demand for embedded system engineers is flourishing. Examples of embedded systems are everywhere, any device with a computer inside it whether it is a digital camera or a washing machine can be classed as an embedded system. Fast paced, multi-disciplined, exciting and innovative embedded system engineering is reaching into all industrial sectors and everyday life.

Embedded system engineers integrate hardware and software to produce compact dedicated computers with ground breaking performance. Modern systems often require response times less than one millionth of a second placing severe timing constraints on the design that require the use of sophisticated design tools. Examples of embedded systems include medical diagnosis equipment, portable media players, ATM machines and surveillance systems. This brand new course MSc Embedded Systems will produce postgraduates with the key professional engineering skills to interface between the hardware and software boundary to implement modern real-time embedded systems.

Course Content

Core Modules

• Embedded Processor Design
• Real Time Environments
• Embedded Media Processing
• Individual Project

Option Modules, choose 3 from:

• Video & Image Processing
• modules from other MSc programmes, including VLSI, DSP, Broadband and Communications

Associated Careers

Graduates will typically find employment in the broadcasting, multi-media, internet, science, instrumentation, robotics, surveillance, medical and communications industries.

Entry Requirements

• First or Upper Second-Class Honours degree of a UK university(or equivalent) in computer science, engineering, mathematics or some relevant science subject demanding suitable numeracy.
• Alternatively, you may have at least two years experience relevant to the course, and no less than a Lower Second Class Honours degree from a UK university (or equivalent) in a science subject demanding suitable numeracy skills.
• If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.