Master by Research in Electrical Engineering, 120 credits

Aim

The objective of the Master by Research programme in Electrical Engineering is to provide increased knowledge within the selected specialization preparing you for an academic career or within the industry. During the education, you are working with scientists with a specified research question and studying selected courses required to work in the specified field in one of the largest research environments at Mid Sweden University.

Programme objectives

OUTCOMES ACCORDING TO THE HIGHER EDUCATION ORDINANCE FOR A MASTER OF ARTS/SCIENCE (120 CREDITS)

Knowledge and understanding
For a Master of Arts/Science (120 credits) the student shall have:
- demonstrated knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both broad knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in certain areas of the field as well as insight into current research and development work, and
- demonstrated specialised methodological knowledge in the main field of study.

Competence and skills
For a Master of Arts/Science (120 credits) the student shall have:
- demonstrated the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
- demonstrated the ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this work
- demonstrated the ability in speech and writing both nationally and internationally to report clearly and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
- demonstrated the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity.

Judgement and approach
For a Master of Arts/Science (120 credits) the student shall have:
- demonstrated the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
- demonstrated insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
- demonstrated the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning.


OUTCOMES FOR MASTER BY RESEARCH IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
When having completed the programme the student shall:
- based on a given problem in the area of the specialization be able to choose an appropriate method, technology and process to solve the problem
- be able to analyze a technological problem and based on the analysis plan and document knowledge procurement and the realization of a larger project
- be able to evaluate and report on the possibilities and limitations of different technologies
- independently be able to plan, realize and communicate results of a work of considerable extent.

Content

Elective courses BA/MA, 30 credits

Electrical Engineering MA:
Scientific Writing and Presentation Techniques, 7.5 credits
Problem Formulation and Thesis Planning, 7.5 credits
Development of Theory and Experiment, 15 credits
Scientific Project I, 15 credits
Scientific Project II, 15 credits
Thesis, 30 credits

During the study period, the name, content, distribution of points and placement in time of the courses may undergo changes.

Specialisation

Autonomous Sensors
Autonoma sensorer, 120 hp

Power Electronics
Kraftelektronik, 120 hp

Smart Cameras
Smarta kameror, 120 hp

Detectors and Multispectral Measurement Systems
Detektorer och multispektrala mätsystem, 120 hp

Intelligent Systems
Intelligenta system, 120 hp

Entry requirements

English course 6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the equivalent.

Specific requirements for the specializations:
- Autonomous Sensors: Degree of Bachelor, Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer Engineering, or Physics (at least 180 credits), or equivalent, with at least 22.5 credits (22.5 ECTS) in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics and 45 credits (45 ECTS) in Electrical Engineering, including course modules with digital electronics, microcontrollers and analog electronics, as well as a degree project of at least 15 credits in an area that is relevant for the specialization.

- Power Electronics: Degree of Bachelor, Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer Engineering, or Physics (at least 180 credits), or equivalent, with at least 22.5 credits (22.5 ECTS) in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics and 45 credits (45 ECTS) in Electrical Engineering, including course modules with circuit theory and analog electronics, as well as a degree project of at least 15 credits in an area that is relevant for the specialization.

- Smart Cameras: Degree of Bachelor, Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer Engineering, or Physics (at least 180 credits), or equivalent, with at least 22.5 credits (22.5 ECTS) in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, including Fourier and Laplace transforms, and 45 credits (45 ECTS) in Electrical Engineering, including course modules with basic imperative programming, as well as a degree project of at least 15 credits in an area that is relevant for the specialization.

- Detectors and Multispectral Measurement Systems: Degree of Bachelor, Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer Engineering, or Physics (at least 180 credits), or equivalent, with at least 22.5 credits (22.5 ECTS) in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics and 45 credits (45 ECTS) in Electrical Engineering, including course modules with sensors and instrumentation, as well as a degree project of at least 15 credits in an area that is relevant for the specialization.

- Intelligent Systems: Degree of Bachelor, Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer Engineering, or Physics (at least 180 credits), or equivalent, with at least 22.5 credits (22.5 ECTS) in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics and 45 credits (45 ECTS) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, including course modules with microcontroller programming and machine learning, as well as a degree project of at least 15 credits in an area that is relevant for the specialization.

Description of programme

The degree programme runs full-time for two years and is carried out for the most part in the form of research work in a research group. As a student you are part of a research team at the research center STC (Sensible Things that Communicate) that develops sensor-based systems and services in electrical engineering and computer engineering. You are participating with scientists in a research project and will work both independently and in collaboration with others. The programme consists of courses on advanced level and project work and leads to an degree project last semester - a master's thesis. After the education, you shall be able to understand and assess the various technologies and their possibilities and limitations. Projects can range from areas such as detectors, readout electronics, signal processing, optics, power electronics, energy harvesting from the environment, etc.

Selection rules and procedures

Alternative selection, see heading "Other information".

Programme with restricted admissions

Special prerequisites for a course are stated in the course syllabus.

Teaching and examination

Teaching is conducted full-time in the form of research work in a research group. Teaching may be given in English. The teaching and examination procedures are stated in the syllabus of each course.

Title of qualification

Degree of Master of Arts/Science (120 credits)

Masterexamen med huvudområdet elektroteknik, translated into Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Electrical Engineering.

Other information

Selection is based on an assessment of:
1) The applicant’s Bachelor’s Degree project/thesis. The applicant’s ability to independently identify, formulate and solve problems based on scientific methodology and his/her ability to document the work in writing is assessed.
2) A letter of motivation which motivates the applicant’s choice of specialization.