Master of Arts [M.A] [Participatory Arts and Media] From University of Sunderland

WeÕve been carrying out research and development in signal processing for more than 30 years. Many of todayÕs industry leaders are alumni of the University and this industry awareness and experience underpins this specialised degree.

This MSc aims to address the growing skills shortage in industry of engineers who have an understanding of the complete signal processing design cycle. ItÕs also essential preparation if youÕre considering advanced research in applied signal processing.

With Signal Processing being a core technology in high-growth areas such as sensor networks, medical devices, renewable energy and communications, this course enables you to capitalise on job opportunities across all of these sectors, as well as in electronics design, IT, banking, and oil and gas. Ê

Almost all of our graduates secure jobs by the time they have completed their course. They've taken up well-paid professional and technical occupations with multinationals such as Google, Microsoft, Texas Instruments, Motorola Mobility, Intel, as well as Wolfson Microelectronics, Agilent, Freescale and Thales in the vibrant national UK arena.Ê

Recent job titles include:

• Software Engineer
• Control Engineer
• Plant Control Engineer
• Lecturer

Recent employers include:

• Google
• Microsoft
• Texas Instruments
• Motorola Mobility
• Intel
• Wolfson
• Microelectronics
• Agilent
• Freescale
• Xilinx
• MathWorks
• Selex
• Thales