Digital Systems - MSc - Part-time

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Digital Systems - MSc - Part-time

Edinburgh Napier University
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Digital systems come in many forms and are essential in most of today’s consumer and industrial products. The control of many devices, including toys, mobile telephones, cars, aircraft and medical equipment, is by a programmable digital system. Digital systems are purpose built programmable data processing systems with a mix of size and complexity which can be used to perform a vast number and range of functions.

In today's world, we're surrounded by the practical applications of digital systems. We've come to rely on our phones, cars, games, planes and more - so much so that opportunities for the professionals that devise these systems are increasing rapidly. This postgraduate course in Dig…

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Digital systems come in many forms and are essential in most of today’s consumer and industrial products. The control of many devices, including toys, mobile telephones, cars, aircraft and medical equipment, is by a programmable digital system. Digital systems are purpose built programmable data processing systems with a mix of size and complexity which can be used to perform a vast number and range of functions.

In today's world, we're surrounded by the practical applications of digital systems. We've come to rely on our phones, cars, games, planes and more - so much so that opportunities for the professionals that devise these systems are increasing rapidly. This postgraduate course in Digital Systems will give you the tools you need to make the most of these opportunities, and embark on a fascinating and rewarding career. Drawing on your current system design and implementation skills, you'll learn the theory and practice that will allow you to create purpose built programmable data processing systems in a range of sizes and complexities. While learning about digital signal processing, digital techniques and communication, VHSIC (Very High Speed Integrated Circuit) Hardware Description Language (VHDL) and embedded system design, you'll also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in practical situations. So that you'll be equipped for all the demands of a senior or specialist role, you'll also study high level management techniques, giving you the confidence to take on positions that require strategic thinking and workplace management. Throughout the course, you'll gain the combination of technical skills and practical experience sought after by employers in this vital field. You'll learn to employ industry standard software and hardware tools to implement digital signal processing techniques, design, develop and program embedded systems to meet predetermined specifications using 8 and 32 bit processors, and advance your appreciation and application of VHDL and FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) system implementation. You'll be able to analyse, design and critically evaluate performance of digital communication systems, complete an advanced research and design project in this field, develop and construct/synthesise a solution (at all stages critically analysing your progress), develop and utilise advanced communication skills both in written, oral and pictorial forms, analyse management problems and synthesise solutions. As an MSc Digital Systems graduate, opportunities can present themselves in a wide variety of fields, such as: Automotive industries Manufacturing industries Mobile/communications industries Embedded systems industries Engineering research Engineering design and development Engineering management Engineering consultancy View Full Screen

What's involved The part-time programme is based over six trimesters, and generally lasts for two years or two and a half years (depending on the intake trimester). The course will involve you in lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. Year 1 Trimester 1: Strategic Management, Embedded Systems Applications Trimester 2: Research Skills and Project Management, VHDL & FPGA Design Trimester 3: Summer break Year 2 Trimester 1: Digital Signal Processing Trimester 2: Digital Communication Trimester 3: MSc Project

Requirements at a glanceEntry to the courseTo apply for this course, you'll need either an Honours Degree in a relevant field (computer, electrical, electronics, embedded, microprocessor engineering) with a degree classification of at least 2:2, or an equivalent qualification or experience which demonstrates that you possess appropriate knowledge and skills at SCQF level 10.Fees TableFees 2012/132013/14 Home / EU£570£570per 20cr PC/PDHome / EU£350£35060cr DissertationOverseas£1,802£1,875per 20cr PC/PDOverseas£1,218£1,26060cr Dissertation Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.

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