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Electronics

Facultyof Advanced Technology

Electronics

www.glam.ac.uk/fat

POSTGRADUATE


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FACULTY OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGYFACULTY OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

1. Flexibility and choice

We understand that not everyone has the time to

devote to a full-time postgraduate course and that

study often has to fit around other work or family

commitments. Thats why all the courses in this

brochure can be studied full-time over one year, or

part-time over two or three years.

For the ultimate in flexible learning, we also offer the

option of designing your own postgraduate course. If

you choose the MSc Electronics and Information

Technology, you can select the modules you want to

study from the options available across all five Masters

degrees. So, you can opt for modules that fit your

aspirations or your work commitments.

Five good reasons to study one of ourpostgraduate courses

2. Learn from the experts

Glamorgan is home to the Centre for Electronic

Product Engineering (CEPE), a research and consultancy

service that supports enterprise by exploiting electronic

technologies in products and processes. It was

appointed as a Centre of Excellence by the Welsh

Development Agency in 2001. This expertise puts us

right at the centre of developments in Wales and the

up-to-date knowledge and expertise of CEPEs staff

informs the teaching on all of our courses. Real-life

case studies from CEPE are often used as examples in

lectures and seminars, so at Glamorgan you can

guarantee that you will learn the most recent and

relevant knowledge and techniques.

3. Real world learning

The University is in an area of the UK where numerous

electronics and communications engineering

companies are based. Huge global companies like

Sony, EADS and Panasonic have offices and factories

on our doorstep and there are lots of smaller local

companies across South Wales. We take advantage of

our geography to form links with as many businesses

as we can, so you get an education that is relevant tothe real world.

All our Masters courses involve an 18-week project,

which is derived either from our research groups or

from our experience of industrial consultancy.

If you are already working in industry, you can apply

your learning directly to your job by basing your

project on an aspect of your companys work. If you

are a full-time student, studying alongside

professionals gives your education an added realistic

flavour.

4. Great prospects

While there are people who study a postgraduate

course just for the love of learning, most people do itfor one thing a brighter future. Specialising in an

area of electronics at this higher level means youll get

the in-depth understanding and practical skills to help

you step up the career ladder. So weve designed our

courses with exactly this in mind.

Electronics specialists are needed in so many different

industries automotive, broadcast, communications,

computing, consumer, medical, military and security

so a higher-level qualification in electronics could see

you working in all kinds of organisations. In a

managerial role, you could find yourself planning and

managing projects to develop and implement

communications systems. In a practical position, you

could help to design and deliver communication

solutions and provide technical support and guidance.

Whats more, technology is a global business, so who

knows where in the world you could end up?

5. Skills for work, skills for life

All the courses in this brochure have unique modules

that will give you specialist knowledge in the ar ea that

interests you. But what you will also get from our

courses is a set of skills that can help you get ahead in

life as well as the workplace.

Across all our modules on all our courses, we teach

flexibility. The industry that you will be working in isone of constant growth and evolution, so it needs

people who will grow and evolve with it. At the heart

of our teaching is the understanding that professionals

need to adapt to the constantly developing nature of

technology.

You will learn about quality management systems and

how to work effectively within them a vital part of

the role of any electronics professional. You will also

develop skills in teamwork, problem solving and

presentation essential attributes for any employee.

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Why electronics?

Whether you are already working in electronics or engineering and want to improve

your skills, or you are a graduate looking for extra training before you enter the

profession, our courses will give you the practical skills and specialist knowledge tohelp you stand out from the crowd.

Almost every second of every day, we interact with electronics from a DAB clock radio that wakes us up in themorning, to a remote control to switch off the TV before we settle down for the night.

But it goes a lot deeper than our daily routines electronics hold the key to the future. You could develop the

latest technology to monitor patients for healthcare. How about saving the planet? You could network countless

communicating sensors to monitor the environment. Love gadgets? You may find yourself harnessing the physics

of electron spin to create the next generation of tiny devices.

Technology is evolving rapidly and industry needs people to design and develop new products and technologies,

as well as improve the performance and function of existing products. So now is the perfect time to study for a

qualification that will help you get ahead in this fast-moving industry.

Our courses cover everything from computer systems engineering to product design to satellite communications.

So whatever area of this cutting-edge subject interests you, we will have a course that will put you on track for a

fulfilling, rewarding career.

08455 194 787www.glam.ac.uk/fat


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FACULTY OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGYFACULTY OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

MSc Computer Systems Engineering

MSc Electronic Product Design

This award concentrates on t he commercially

important and rapidly expanding area of computer

systems engineering. Modern electronics and computer

systems companies need engineers who can respond

quickly to changes in technology and who have

knowledge of modern computer-based and embedded

systems. Such systems are at the heart of many

engineering products and you will investigate how

they are designed and implemented in both hardware

and software. You will also gain expertise in computer

networking, computer forensics and programming in

both C and Java.

Skills and knowledge

The course will equip you to design and develop

hardware and software solutions to commercial and

industrial problems. The course incorporates an

18-week project that may be conducted in industry if

you are studying full-time, which could lead to job

opportunities on completion of the course. You will

also have the opportunity to complete industrial case

studies.

If you are a part-time student working in a related

industry, you may be able to base your major project

on an aspect of your companys work.

The modules you will study are:

Product Management and Integrating Case Studies

Embedded System Design

Embedded Hardware Operating Systems

Applied Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Network Security

Mobile Application Development

Major Project

Where could it take me?

Many industries need specialists in this area. Your skills

and knowledge will be highly sought-after by

employers who will value your logical, technical and

methodical skills. Careers are available in industrial and

technology sectors, such as embedded systems

hardware or software development, computer and

network security and computer systems engineering.

We live in a world where theres an electronic gadget

for everything, with iPods, BlackBerrys and TomToms

all household names.

Behind these gadgets are sophisticated embedded

microelectronic devices, designed by electronics experts

with specialist knowledge of product design andsoftware technologies which is exactly what this

course teaches you.


The modules you will study on this course will give you

an in-depth technical knowledge of embedded

systems. As well as this, you will get a complete picture

of the electronic product development process, from

design to development and into production.

You will understand the specifications of a product and

be able to apply circuit and system simulation to make

it work. You will develop knowledge of national and

international design, manufacture and test standards.

You will also learn evaluation skills, so you can look at

the bigger picture and critically evaluate the design,

ability to test and manufacture a system.


Electronic Systems Design

Embedded Systems Design ASIC Technology and Test Systems


Digital Design Using VHDL


Major Project


Electronic product design covers a huge variety of

areas, from the automotive industry to broadcasting

via communications. Designers are involved in the

manufacture and production of everything, from

high-tech hearing aids that can change peoples lives

to energy efficient lighting that could help save the

planet.

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Student using an advanced electronics computer-aided design package for ASIC design and layout.

University lecturer explaining a circuit diagram in the laboratory.



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MSc Electronic Mobile Communications

MSc Mobile and Satellite Communications

Student profile

After the successful completion

of my MSc, I was offered a

grant by the University to

pursue a PhD in Satellite

Communications. I am now in

the final year of my PhD courseand feel competent in the

different aspects of

communication technology. I

am sure the knowledge and

skills that I develop during my stay here will help me

to contribute towards research and development

activities in the communication field in my country

after my return home.

Sahena Begum, MSc Mobile and Satellite

Communications, Bangladesh


Electronics Systems Design

Product Management and ICS

Wireless and Personal Communications

Digital Communications Systems

Satellite Communications


Major Project


As mobile technologies become more advanced and

play an increasing part in our everyday lives, there are

plenty of opportunities in mobile communications

engineering, from design and operations to generalmanagement positions.

The industry covers so much more than PDAs and

mobile phones. You could be involved in anything

from exploring new ways to track stolen cars to using

SMS to broadcast commuter information to r ail

platforms the possibilities are endless.

The past decade has seen an explosion in mobile and

satellite communications from third generation

mobile phone systems to broadband internet access.

The global revolution in these rapidly increasing

technologies means there is a high demand for

technical experts who have the knowledge and skills to

develop them.


On this course, you will get an in-depth understanding

of satellite systems operations and planning, and learn

how to design a range of satellite systems and services.

One module explores the emerging area of satellite

networking proving that Glamorgan is at the cutting

edge. You will also develop knowledge of practical and

management issues for technologies that use the

internet, and develop critical analysis and evaluation

skills to assess new developments in mobile

communication systems, wireless and satellite

networks.


Satellite Communications

Satellite Networking

Digital Communications Systems

Wireless and Personal Communications


Applied Digital Signal Processing Major Project


Students from this course may progress to work in

industry or academia, playing a key role in shaping the

future of telecommunications. You could work in

telecommunications at a technical or managerial level,

conduct research into mobile and satellite

communications, or work towards a PhD.

Turn back the clock a decade and hardly anyone had a

mobile phone. Fast forward just a few years and the

mobile phone industry had exploded everyone f rom

school children to grandmothers now own them.

Today, a mobile phone isnt just to make calls or send

texts its a camera, a diary, a camcorder and an MP3

player too.

This is just one example of how embedded computer

systems are finding their way into our everyday lives

thanks to advances in wireless, digital and satellite

communications. These technologies are improving and

evolving everyday so what better time to study a

course that could have you working right at the heart

of these exciting, ever-advancing industries?


In this MSc, electronics meets communications and

computing at the cutting edge of modern technology.

You will study specially designed modules that cover

the latest advances in digital, satellite and wireless

communication, and the relationships between

microelectronics, communications and computer

technologies.



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MSc Optical and Communication NetworksThe modules you will study are:

Optical Fibre Communications

Optical Network Technologies

Wireless Networks

Digital Communication Systems

Applied Digital Signal Processing


Major Project


Graduates from this award are likely to find

employment in telecommunications, and network and

optical engineering. The employment prospects in

these areas are excellent and the skills and knowledge

you will develop are highly sought-after by employers.You could work in an exciting and fast-growing area

such as optical networks at a technical or managerial

level, or you could work towards a PhD.

The increasing demands for faster internet download

speeds and the transfer of larger files continues. Plus,

the number of internet users and searches continues to

grow almost beyond comprehension.

With 50MB broadband now becoming available, old

copper lines will soon be obsolete and optical networks

will become vital to support the demands on the

internets infrastructure and the subsequent s caling

requirements. Optical network technologies will also

play a key role in r educing the carbon footprint of ICT,

another major requirement for the internet of the

future.


This award will provide a systematic understanding and

critical awareness of optics and photonic technology at

an advanced level. This includes an in-depth

understanding of fibre optics technology,

electromagnetic wave propagation, laser generation,

networking and communication networks. At the end

of the course, you will have a critical understanding of

the main factors influencing the design of fibre optics

and a clear insight into the interplay of various design

parameters. There are six taught modules and an

18-week major project.

MSc Sustainable Power Technology


Sustainable Energy Technology

Hybrid Vehicle Technologies

Renewable Power Generation Technologies

Sustainable Lighting Design and Technology

Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation for

Engineers Postgraduate Project Management and Research

Methods

Major Project


Graduates will be equipped to work in a range of

companies that employ renewable technologies. These

would include organisations operating in the areas of

clean electricity generation and distribution, hybrid

vehicle power train and battery technologies, low-

power lighting and renewable energy technologies

such as wind turbines.

The global trend to produce electricity using cleaner,

sustainable technologies is leading to a strong demand

for engineers with expertise in t hese new technologies,

in both UK and overseas markets. There is also a

significant need for engineers with expertise in new

vehicle technologies, including hydrogen and electric

vehicle propulsion systems, as well as low powerlighting in domestic and commercial environments. The

University of Glamorgans Faculty of Advanced

Technology has established a reputation for leading

research and consultancy in these areas, which directly

feeds in to the teaching on this award.

The course draws on the Facultys research and

consultancy in battery technology, new vehicle

technologies utilising clean power generation, and

renewable energy technologies. This award is ideal for

students with a strong engineering background in the

areas of electrical and electronic engineering and

mechatronics engineering.


This award will enable you to develop the knowledge

and skills required to pursue careers in the rapidly

evolving areas of renewable power generation and

distribution, and clean vehicle technologies. There are

six taught modules and a major project.



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MSc Electronics and Information Technology

If you want to design a Masters course that is a perfect fit for your interests or career aspirations, the MSc

Electronics and Information Technology offers flexibility and choice.

Choose the topics, time and place that suit you best its the ultimate in flexible learning.

Study as many modules as you like. You can graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), a Postgraduate

Diploma (PgD) or a Masters (MSc), depending on how many modules you study.

Pick modules that match your interests you will usually find that you study the same modules as students

following one of the other courses, with a few extra specialist options to suit you.

Get in touch to talk about how you can tailor your Masters degree. Call 08455 194 737 or

visit www.glam.ac.uk/fat .

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In todays technologically advanced societies,

embedded systems are everywhere, from consumer

electronics like MP3 players to ABS in cars, or vital signs

monitoring equipment in medicine. Technologies like

these are developing rapidly and play a vital part in

the global economy, so with a qualification like this,

you will be preparing for a successful future in the

electronics industry.


On this MSc, you will develop the knowledge,

understanding and ability to use circuit and system

simulation techniques. You will understand the design

of embedded systems, including microcontroller

architectures and real-time embedded hardware

operating systems. You will learn technologies and

programming languages to allow you to design

complex embedded systems.

You will study the following modules:


Embedded System Design

Embedded Hardware Operating Systems

Electronics Systems Design Digital System Design Using VHDL

ASIC Technology and Test Systems

Major Project


Embedded systems design covers a huge variety of

areas, from broadcasting to communications or the

automotive industry, so there are lots of career options

for graduates with the right practical skills and

technical knowledge. Embedded systems designers are

involved in the manufacture and production of

everything from energy systems to digital networks.

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MSc Embedded Systems Design

Design your own course

The Faculty of Advanced Technology has students f rom

all over the world who choose to study a cutting-edge

course and enjoy a new country. Our courses are

taught by a large number of multicultural staff with

strong international institutional links. Our staff are

friendly and helpful, ensuring your time here is

enjoyable and rewarding. On our courses, youll find a

vibrant international community with students from all

over the world, including Botswana, Cameroon,

Norway, Slovakia, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria,

Greece and China.

For information on fees, scholarships, accommodation

and visas, visit www.glam.ac.uk/international.

International students

The University of Glamorgan is in South Wales, just 20

minutes from Cardiff the vibrant capital city of Wales.Our Treforest campus is a self-contained village,

where all learning, living and leisure facilities are

within easy reach. It has a new Students Union, Halls

of Residence and is close to the bars and shops of

Pontypridd. If you like the outdoor life, you are also

close to parks, mountains and the coast.

We have excellent transport links that make us easily

accessible from all over South Wales and beyond. We

are 2.5 hours from London and just 10 minutes from

the M4 Junction 32. We have a train station on our

doorstep, so travelling to the University is easy. For

more information, go to www.glam.ac.uk/visiting.

University of Glamorgan

Student profile

I came to Glamorgan because it

has a good reputation for

electronics in the UK. The

courses are very hands-on.

The staff are very helpful and

you are encouraged to take on

as much as you feel confident

with. You have freedom to

select your own project so you

can choose something that really interests you and

can stretch yourself.

There are a lot of research opportunities here the

higher you get, the more interesting t hings become.

I have been invited to apply for a job here as a

Design Engineer for Commercial Projects and

Equipment. I am working in a consultancy so there

are different jobs every week the work is a constant

challenge. You have to learn new skills all the time.

Ive gained management experience such asinteracting with customers, quotes, specifications and

so on. I deal with a job from start to finish, from

meeting the customer to delivering the prototype.

Daniel Farr, BEng (Hons) Electronics and

MSc Embedded Systems Design

Student profile

I came to the University to

improve my English language

skills and to benefit from the

expertise here. I wanted to

experience a different country.

I hope that coming here will

help me achieve my goals.

There is a good atmosphere in

the University and there is

plenty to do. It is a fun place to work and study.

Daniel Hame, Germany



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