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League Tables
- The University of York ranked eighth in the world and number one in the UK in Times Higher Education world rankings of universities less than 50 years old.
- In the recent Research Assessment Exercise, 77.5% of the Department's research output was judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent.
- Electronics at York ranked in the top 10 of subject league tables in the University Guide 2012 published by the Guardian newspaper.
Postgraduate Admissions
Welcome to the Department's webpages for prospective postgraduate students. Electronic Engineers hold the keys to the future. Whether harnessing the physics of electron spin to create the next generation of tiny devices, applying the biological algorithms of life to make robots that self-repair, networking myriads of communicating sensors to monitor the environment, measuring human performance for health care or managing the design and development process, engineers solve real problems with hard science. Research in York's Department of Electronics is led by internationally-leading research groups, each making research advances in these areas and more.
Taught MSc Degree Programmes
MSc Autonomous Robotics EngineeringGain a detailed understanding of the issues surrounding development and deployment of individual and collectives of autonomous robotic systems |
MSc Communications EngineeringModern communications systems, with an emphasis on wireless and Internet technologies |
MSc Digital Signal ProcessingGain a comprehensive understanding of a core electronic system technology that enables analysis and interpretation of data |
MSc Digital Systems EngineeringA good theoretical background and solid hands-on experience of the techniques used in modern digital systems design |
MSc Engineering ManagementGain a comprehensive understanding of the aspects of engineering management key to bringing new ideas to reality |
MSc Internet and Wireless ComputingDedicated programmable hardware and software systems for the |
Research Degree Programmes
Research degrees are offered at MSc, MPhil and PhD level in Electronic Engineering and Music Technology. Studying for these degrees at York will allow you to work with some of the leading researchers in these areas.
Studying at York
Postgraduate students enjoy excellent lab facilities in an attractive setting. They join active and supportive teams of staff and students working side-by-side. Some of our students have written about their experiences at York - you can read these on our Student Profiles page. Through its Research and Taught Masters degree programmes the Department inspires and trains leaders who will drive the future of technology.
Supporting Women in Science
The Department of Electronics holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
The Athena SWAN Charter was launched in June 2005 as a scheme to recognise excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education. Athena SWAN awards recognise and celebrate good practice on recruiting, retaining and promoting women in SET in higher education. Bronze departmental awards recognise that in addition to university wide policies, the department has identified particular challenges and is actively addressing issues.
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor: Prof Andy Tyrrell
Tel: (+44) 01904 324485