Master's Programme (60 credits) in Electronics Design, 60 credits

Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in an engineering subject. Courses in electrical engineering of at least 90 credits, including electronics, semiconductor components and thesis. Courses in mathematics of at least 30 credits or courses including calculus, linear algebra and transform methods. The degree must be equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen and must have been awarded from an internationally recognised university.

Applicants must have written and verbal command of the English language equivalent to English course 6 in Swedish Upper-Secondary School.

The programme's primary objective is that the student shall acquire and develop the theoretical and practical skills needed for developing advanced electronics. Specialising in the design and realisation of electronic components, sensors and circuits based on nanotechnology and wireless technology, the student shall be able to actively participate in developing future embedded electronics and communication systems.

The programme prepares the student for postgraduate studies in the field of electronics.

Upon completion of the programme the student shall be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• detail the function of common semiconductor devices and advanced nanoelectronics and high-frequency electronics
• describe the design methods that are applied in both research and development and how components and equipment are used in the improvement of embedded electronics and communication systems
• discuss the current research and development work in the field of electronics

Skills and abilities

• search for and identify solutions to technically complex research problems and analyze scientific articles
• use appropriate methods to, within given timeframes, plan and implement qualified design- and analysis tasks in electronics, especially nano-electronics and high-frequency electronics
• systematically compare their own work with academic research in the field
• present and defend their work both orally and in written form
• use industry-standard software for design and simulation of electrical circuits for specific high-frequency applications
• prototype circuits and develop these to final low-volume printed circuit board (PCB) manufacture

Judgement and approach

• discuss and review current research and development in advanced electronics, based on personal experience, from technical as well as social and ethical perspectives
• make judgements about electronics with respect to opportunities, limitations, its role in society, as well as the responsibility of electronics developers’ on how it is applied
• identify one's needs for additional knowledge, and independently take responsibility for their knowledge development
• make considerations based on research ethics

During the first semester, the student learns the scientific foundation and deepen their knowledge of the relevant electronics components, circuit design and simulation.

Semester two broadens the student´s knowledge, who will view the contents on a system level with the production and testing of designs. Semester two is finished with a degree thesis which can be carried out with industry or in a research project.

During the programme, all courses aim to provide in-depth research design and methodology knowledge and train students to critically review scientific literature. Technical writing is also covered in the programme; thus, the programme results in education and examination of using the scientific method.

The following courses are offered within the programme

(1st - First level, 2nd - Second level)

Courses indicated by an asterisk (*) are included in the main field of the programme.

Semester 1

Semiconductor Devices, 7.5 credits (2nd)*

Applied Electromagnetism, 7.5 credits (2nd)*

Optoelectronics, 7.5 credits (2nd)*

High-frequency Electronics, 7.5 credits (2nd)*

Semester 2

Nanoelectronics, 7.5 credits (2nd)*

Wireless Embedded Systems, 7.5 credits (2nd)*

Thesis in Electronics, 15 credits (2nd)*

The teaching language is English.

In addition to the university-wide information given to the students about gender equality, sustainable development and internationalisation, the education also has programme-specific elements in these three areas.

Equality is addressed in invited lectures during study periods 1 and 2. Textbooks and illustrative examples in class are taken from a wide range of perspectives to avoid undue bias. Swedish society and its values of equality are discussed at the introductory meetings.

The lecture material covers sustainable development, and a written discussion of this topic is required from courses in the programme and the thesis. Consideration of sustainability is written into course plans and included in grading criteria.

Internationalisation is supported by having all course teaching and examination in English. The programme shares most courses with Swedish students on the MSc programme "Intelligent Systems" and several courses are available for exchange students.

Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) with a major in Electronics (Teknologie magisterexamen med huvudområdet elektronik).

The programme is continuously monitored and evaluated through course evaluations conducted after the completion of each course. Course evaluations serve as a tool to, based on students' experiences and feedback, make changes to the content and delivery of courses. Upon completing their studies, all students are offered the opportunity to participate in a programme evaluation by completing a final-year survey. The results of this survey can lead to changes in the programme. The programme is associated with a programme council that addresses quality and development issues. The council includes representatives from the industry, programme students, alumni, and others. The students are, through the Halmstad Students’ Union, represented in the university's decision-making bodies as well as in the committees that evaluate programs in accordance with the university's quality system.