Rapid development of reliable embedded systems

• Are you a graduate in embedded systems or in a related field (such as electronic engineering, software engineering, computer science)?
• Do you have a strong academic background (minimum 2.2 Honours degree, First Class preferred)?
• Would you like to obtain a high-quality MSc qualification in embedded systems plus practical work experience with an international company in Penang?
• Would you like the opportunity to apply for a well-paid job with your sponsoring company after you complete your MSc?

If so, we may be able to help you.

We are offering up to ten sponsored places on the University of Leicester’s MSc in Reliable Embedded Systems to suitably-qualified applicants.

We expect that many of the sponsored students will gain an MSc qualification and a job offer after approximately two years.

Next intake on this programme

The next intake on the MSc programme is on 22 May 2010.

Places are strictly limited: please contact us as soon as possible if you are interested.

How to apply for a studentship

To apply for a studentship, please proceed as follows:

• Please contact us and tell us a little about your qualifications and previous experience (if any).
• If we think you have a reasonable chance of obtaining sponsorship, we will ask you to provide a short CV (max. 2 pages).
• We will review your CV and - if you meet the requirements - you will be interviewed by telephone or in person as part of the selection process.
• If you receive a provisional offer of sponsorship, you then need to a apply for a place on the MSc programme in Reliable Embedded Systems. Please note that you cannot receive a formal contract for sponsorship until you have received an offer of a place on the MSc programme from the University.

Overall, the process is more straightforward than it sounds (with minimal paperwork required).

Further information is available about the application process for the MSc programme.

Further information about sponsored places

These studentships operate as follows:

• The studentships pay all University fees for the full (2-year) programme (subject to satisfactory progress).
• The studentships provide a maintenance award of RM 2500 / month for 2 years (subject to satisfactory progress). Our understanding is that this award is tax free.
• During the period of the studentship, you will undertake a work placement with TTE Systems in Penang, during which you will complete your MSc project and gain work experience with an international company.
• Your placement is likely to involve software development (Java and C) and / or VHDL development, and a range of R&D activities. You are likely to have the opportunity to work on a range of different hardware platforms (such as ARM, x86 and MIPS).
• You will have the opportunity to apply for a job with TTE Systems (in Malaysia) at the end of the MSc programme.