iSLI is a partnership of the universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde.  It is the world’s first centre of excellence for postgraduate education and research in the methodology and application of electronic system level integration and enabling technologies. 

iSLI draws on the expertise of the departments of computer science, electronic and electrical engineering and management studies.  Students benefit from a flexible approach to learning and are taught by lecturers and leading industrialists of the highest calibre. 

The institute is proud of its reputation for producing some of the world’s most highly skilled design engineers.

MSc in System Level Integration
Our unique MSc has attracted students from all over the world.  It is designed for graduates in electronic engineering, computer science and other relevant disciplines.  The course has been developed with substantial input from industry and combines hardware and software design modules to cover the many aspects involved in the integration of electronic systems.  The setup is equivalent to an electronics design company with dedicated office space for each student.  Students have use of design tools (many commercial).  Full time, part time and distance learning options are available.  On completion of this one year course graduates are able to make an immediate impact for employers or work in university research.

Engineering Doctorate
The Engineering Doctorate (EngD) is a full time four year, doctoral-level research and training programme.  Equivalent in intellectual rigour to a PhD, it is achieved through industrially-focused applied research, producing graduates with a sound understanding of the business implications of academic and industrial research activity.  Research is enhanced by accredited coursework in technical and business subjects.

CPD and Masterclasses
We offer a range of CPD and bespoke training courses that embrace software, analogue and digital hardware skills coupled with architectural principles of 21st century electronic systems and IC technology.

Research Support
iSLI exploits its position as an intermediary between academia and industry to support research activities in system design, system integration, MEMs and nano technologies.

Sarath Nair, MSc, 2008-09
“iSLI mainly focuses on System Level Integration. The modules offered by iSLI are the main reason for me choosing to study here and I frankly could not find a better structured course in any other university.  Before arriving at iSLI I had prepared myself to expect the worst being ignorant of what I would have to face but the welcome I got upon arrival is something that probably no one would get from any other university.  The whole iSLI team have been extremely friendly and we do not get the chance to feel lonely or out of place in this whole new atmosphere.

iSLI being a joint venture of the four main universities in Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde gives us the students the opportunity to use the facilities of all of these universities as and when we require.  iSLI provide a separate work station for each student including a desktop PC.  iSLI has a mini library which has all the books one would require during their studies though access can be gained to any of the partner university libraries.  The iSLI library also has access to the British Library which offers a range of books.

The modules at iSLI are taught by experienced professors from the four partner universities and we get direct access to the lecture notes via the intranet.  Study is not about the same boring old theory anymore as the whole course is practically orientated and gives students an idea of how our studies fit into today’s field of technology.

I am glad to have taken this decision in my life to come and study at iSLI and I am really happy to be part of this family.  I hope to make full use of my time here and give it my very best.”

Vijay Sidharth, MSc, 2008-09
“My experience at iSLI has been great right from the moment I arrived, induction week through to the beginning of my classes.  Induction week is one week that I will never forget; we had loads of fun especially the bowling and the tour of the four partner universities.

I found the staff at iSLI to be really helpful from helping find accommodation to assisting with any background study if it was required.  The professors who deliver the modules come from the four partner universities plus industry.  I have found this to be really good as it gives a deeper insight not only on what we study from a book but also what lies beyond in industry.  We also have our very own work-stations where we use the design tools to do our labs and assignments as well as keeping up to date on events and keeping in touch with our professors.  The library at iSLI provides all the books and staff are happy to source other books if required.  I am finding the stay at iSLI to be fruitful and informative and if I were to sum up iSLI in a few words I would say it is “The best of the four universities in one.”

For more information contact: info@sli-institute.ac.uk

MSc/EngD Applications
Institute for System Level Integration
The Alba Centre
Alba Campus
Livingston
Scotland, UK
EH54 7EG

Telephone: +44 (0) 1506 469 300
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iSLI’s MSc in System Level Integration

(in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde)

iSLI extends a warm welcome to both UK and international students and is delighted to have the opportunity of providing first class higher education in a serious but friendly atmosphere, where students learn from teachers of the highest calibre together with fellow students from all over the world.

If you are a recent graduate in electronic engineering, computer science, physics or other relevant disciplines and wish to pursue an industry related postgraduate qualification in electronics, or you have been working in the commercial world and want to upgrade your skills, then look no further than iSLI’s MSc in System Level Integration.

Available full-time, part-time and via distance learning this unique course, the first of its kind aimed specifically at both hardware and software domains, provides students with the opportunity to study using the latest industry tools and technology techniques.  As a collaboration of four of the UK’s leading universities, students have at their disposal the resources of all four universities (Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Glasgow and Strathclyde).

The modules both compulsory and optional contained within the MSc programme concentrate on understanding the process of System on Chip design, the use of IP blocks and the architecture of modern electronic systems.  It provides students with an opportunity to acquire advanced skills in hardware engineering, embedded software and systems architecture, skills highly sought after by industry.  Each student as part of their studies carries out an industrially-related research project under the supervision of iSLI academic staff allowing students to gain real research experience and a valuable insight into developing commercial projects.

Students graduate jointly from iSLI’s four partner universities possessing a strong combination of technical and business skills vital for jobs in today’s electronics design community.  On successful completion of the MSc, students have been employed by organisations such as Agilent Technologies, Atmel, Epson, Intel, Philips and Texas Instruments while others have chosen to continue their studies, undertaking a PhD.

To apply for the MSc applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a good honours degree (2:2 or better), or experience which is acceptable as equivalent, in computer science, electronic engineering or physics.  

Scholarships and funding are available for UK Students, Non-UK EU Students and International Students.  Students interested in applying for a scholarship should submit an MSc Application Form available from iSLI’s website at www.sli-institute.ac.uk.  Further information is also available from the MSc Education Officer, email msc@sli-institute.ac.uk.