MSc Semiconductor Photonics and Electronics


University of Sheffield    Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Full time September MSc 1 year full-time Award winner
Engineering (12) Physics (29)

About the course

Set yourself up for a career in the fast-growing field of modern optoelectronics and photonics engineering. If you're already working in the industry, this course will help you take your career to the next level.

This course covers the fundamentals and cutting-edge research in areas such as GaN materials and devices (behind the solid state lighting LED revolution), nanoscaled materials and devices, and photonic device manufacture.

You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the materials and device theory plus practical experimental skills in extensive semiconductor cleanroom lab work, giving you a competitive edge in the jobs market.

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Entry Requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours degree in electronic and electrical engineering, physics, maths and other branches of engineering involving significant mathematical competence and technical modules.

You should have a strong background in maths modules and in technical modules related to semiconductors and/or electronics.

We will need evidence of relevant work/practical experience and strong performance within a major individual project during your undergraduate degree.


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The decision of choosing Data Communication as my MSc course stemmed from my curiosity for the operating mechanism of communication systems and the insights of the communication technology playing an even more vital part in our life in the near future.

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Scholarships

Selection criteria
This is a competitive process and not all applications will be successful. A panel of senior members of staff will select the strongest applications and will be looking for the following:

Applicant has provided a clear rationale for applying for a course at the University of Sheffield.
Applicant has clearly articulated future ambitions, these goals relate to the degree they have applied for.
Applicant has a strong academic profile.

Value of Scholarship(s)

Each scholarship is a competitive award worth 25% of the original tuition fee for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2023.

Eligibility

-Your programme must commence at the University of Sheffield in autumn 2023.
-Distance learning courses are ineligible for a merit scholarship.
-You must receive an offer for a course studied in full at the University of Sheffield. Masters programmes split between the University of Sheffield and a partner institution are not eligible to apply for a scholarship.
-All Crossways courses and Erasmus Mundus courses are ineligible for a merit scholarship.
-For tuition fee purposes you must be self-funded and required to pay the overseas tuition fee.
-You must not be a sponsored student*.

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