Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre
Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre

Rodney House, 70 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, North West, United Kingdom

1-Semester Pathway - Pre-Masters - Engineering & Computing - ICAS - Transfer to Master of Science - Embedded Systems and IC Design

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

This program consists of a pathway program offered by StudyGroup at the International Study Centre for the University of Strathclyde followed by entry into a university program offered at the University of Strathclyde. In your international foundation year, you will study courses related to your intended field of study alongside English to develop and enhance your skills as a student. Advancement into your intended program depends upon the successful completion of the pathway program.

The Pre-Masters in Engineering and Computing, you will explore and begin to understand the power of engineering and computing in the real world. While you begin to learn the technical aspects of your desired degree program, you will discover how to push the bounds of creative expression and graduate with the skills to succeed, plus the critical outlook and approach employers want.

Study on this Masters programme in Embedded Systems and IC Design at Liverpool John Moores University.

  • Study at one the UK’s leading Engineering Departments
  • Benefit from the internationally-acclaimed research of LJMU’s Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Centre
  • Postgraduates of this course highly sought after by major UK and international employers
  • Look forward to a placement* in your second year of study. The 30 plus week industrial placement and writing of the MSc Dissertation will run in tandem during the second year
Industrial organisations across all sectors have identified a gap in the market and the need for Engineers with good leadership and interpersonal skills in addition to their technical abilities.

This MSc degree programme provides excellent progression from electronic engineering undergraduate courses. You can also complete the course as part of your career development and to specialise in the Embedded Systems, Nano Electronics and IC Design fields.

Year 1 will be spent studying at LJMU. Year 2 is a paid industrial placement*.

*Industrial placements are subject to interviews with employers. They are not guaranteed. 

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

59

Writing

59

Listening

59

Speaking

59

Program Intakes

Open date

September 26, 2025

Submission deadline

February 20, 2026

Open date

September 26, 2026

Submission deadline

February 20, 2027

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

6 month pathway (pre-master's) followed by a 1-2 year master's degree including field placement

Program Length

£15180 GBP

Cost of Living

£0 GBP

Application fee

£17375 GBP / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Deposit Fee: £1,000 (one time)
Health Insurance Fee (StudyCare): £450 per year
Administration Fee: £260 (one time)