Compound Semiconductor Electronics (MSc)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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Cardiff University

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,450 / year(s)

Compound Semiconductor Electronics (MSc)

About

Compound Semiconductor Electronics (MSc)

Full time

Why study this course

This course has been designed to deliver thorough training and practical experience in compound semiconductor theory, fabrication and applications, and integration with silicon technology.

Industry connections

Our unique position at the forefront of compound semiconductor technology provides opportunities for you to gain experience and build contacts with a range of leading organisations.

Emerging employment opportunities

This course will help you to develop the skills necessary to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities within the growing compound semiconductor sector.

Specialist modules

You can tailor this course to the particular industry or areas that interest you with a range of specialist modules. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with students on related courses, gain exposure to new fields, and even develop new business opportunities through our Commercialising Innovation module.

Interdisciplinary learning

We encourage a research group atmosphere where you can work across disciplines to enhance your learning and be a vital part of our thriving, international scientific community.

Translational Research Hub

The Institute for Compound Semiconductors is based in our new Translational Research Hub, a multi-million-pound Cardiff University innovation hub where industry and scientists work together to solve commercial challenges.

This course is delivered by the School of Engineering in collaboration with the School of Physics and Astronomy and the Institute for Compound Semiconductors (ICS) and benefits from the knowledge and expertise of all of these areas.

The ICS is a unique facility in the UK,which aims to create a global hub for compound semiconductor technology research, development and innovation. The Institute includes companies such as IQE plc, SPTS and Newport Wafer Fab and aims to capitalise on the existing expertise at Cardiff University, moving academic research to a point where it can be introduced reliably and quickly into the production environment.

Our flexible curriculum includes the latest results and innovations and is designed to incorporate the most effective teaching and learning techniques. There course includes a robust and diverse set of modules including a range of cutting-edge optional modules for you to choose from.

As part of the course you will undertake a three month summer project, which can be based either in the School of Engineering, within the ICS, or as part of a placement with one of our industrial partners. We have strong, long-established industrial links with leading companies and are able to offer a portfolio of theoretical, practical, fabrication and applications-centred projects in both academic and industrial environments.

As a graduate of this course, you will have the training, skills and hands-on experience you need to succeed in the dynamic and highly competitive field of compound semiconductors.

Accreditations

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Where you'll study

School of Engineering

Study in one of the UK's leading engineering Schools for the quality of research and teaching.

Get in touch
+44 (0)29 2087 0050
5 The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA

Disciplines

School of Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

With your online application you will need to provide:

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant degree subject such as communication engineering, communication technology, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, physics, or wireless engineering, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.

If you do not have a degree in a relevant area, your application may be considered on the basis of your professional industrial experience. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references.

Application Deadline

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications normally close at the end of August but may close sooner if all places are filled.

Selection process

We will review your application and if you meet all of the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.

Find out more about English language requirements.

Applicants who require a Student visa to study in the UK must present an acceptable English language qualification in order to meet UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) requirements.

Criminal convictions

You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.

If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:

access to computers or devices that can store images
use of internet and communication tools/devices
curfews
freedom of movement, including the ability to travel to outside of the UK or to undertake a placement/studies outside of Cardiff University
contact with people related to Cardiff University.

Career

Compound Semiconductor Electronics (MSc)

Full time

Careers and placements

An MSc in Compound Semiconductor Electronics will open up opportunities in the following areas:

Technical, research, development and engineering positions in industrial compound semiconductors, silicon semiconductors and advanced communication systems;
Theoretical, experimental and instrumentational doctoral research;
Numerate, technical, research, development and engineering positions in related scientific fields;
Physics, mathematics and general science education.

Cardiff Universityâ€™s unique position at the forefront of compound semiconductor technology will provide you with the opportunity to develop experience and build contacts with a range of leading companies and organisations.

Placements

There will be a number of industrial placements each year for the summer research project module, which will either be hosted at the Institute for Compound Semiconductors or at the industrial partnerâ€™s facilities. The number and nature of these projects will vary from year to year and will be assigned based on performance in formal assessments.