PMSCELCFTR8-2023-4-F - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Master of Science in Engineering (Electrical) (Mainly by Research)

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time (by Research)

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree with at least Second Class Honours or
a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree with at least Second Class Honours in appropriate subjects as approved by the Board or
a Bachelor degree with a Third Class (Honours) in Engineering or in a relevant area of study and are in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience following their first cycle degree or
equivalent qualifications approved by Senate on the recommendation of the Board.

Admission of applicants under paragraph (c) and (d) shall be made conditional on the results of an interview and in such cases the Board may require applicants to successfully complete a preparatory programme.

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This programme of study is also offered on a part-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

The Master of Science in Engineering (Electrical) full-time course is a research-based postgraduate course that extends for three semesters. As an interested applicant, you will have the opportunity to consult with the Faculty of Engineering prior to enrolment to discuss your research proposal. The areas of research in electrical stream offered are threefold, and some of the areas of research available are as listed below:

Electronic systems engineering

Air traffic management
Aviation safety
Avionics system
Electronic system design
Surveillance, cockpit display and instrumentation design, flight simulation and modelling
Traffic collision avoidance

Electrical Engineering

Analysis of renewable energy systems for grid integration
Control of electrical machine drives
Direct Ac-Ac Converters
Domestic and industrial electrical energy efficiency
Electromagnetic design of electric machines
Emc of power converters
Energy efficiency in buildings
Microgrids and smart grids
Quality of electrical supply
Sensorless control of A.C. Machines
Switching Power Converters
Wind and P.V. grid connected systems

Systems and Control Engineering

Adaptive and intelligent control
Automatic control systems
Bayesian estimation
Biomedical signal processing
Computational intelligence
Machine and computer vision
Neural networks
Nonlinear control systems
Robot control
Signal and image processing
Spatio-temporal system modelling
System identification

Applicants interested in pursuing a Master of Science by Research are to consult with staff members before submitting their application and research proposal.

The course shall be offered in areas of study in Engineering where the Faculty can offer expert guidance and supervision.


Semester 2 (February 2024 - June 2024)

Compulsory Units

ENR5006*	Research Methods for Engineering	5 ECTS
ENR5020**	Dissertation	80 ECTS
ENR5026*	Science Communication in Engineering	5 ECTS
* Students are required to register for this study-unit or another study-unit as directed by the Board. Students may choose to register for this study-unit either during Semester 2 of the academic year 2023-24 or Semester 1 of the academic year 2024-25. ** Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of the academic year 2023-24 and continues up to the end of Semester 2 of the academic year 2024-25.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Master of Science in Engineering - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Engineering.

By the end of the course, you will:

Carry out an in-depth dissertation on an area of choice.
Use the appropriate research methodology skills for independent and academic research.
Discuss and write effectively using the appropriate jargon related to the area.
Contribute your knowledge on electrical engineering at the work place and in discursive atmospheres.
Be able to use your practical mind set to solve engineering-related issues.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
Yr 1: Eur 13,400 - Yr 2: NIL

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As a holder of this degree, you will be able to pursue a career as an electrical engineer in the public or private sector. As a successful graduate, you will also have the option of furthering your studies to a doctorate level, which will lead you to research and academic opportunities.