About this course
The MSc (sandwich) Sensors, Data and Management is an innovative programme designed to be an interface between the University and Industry.
- Follow this application-led curriculum, designed in line with advice from industrial partners, which emphasises an understanding of the concepts and theories that underpin the theory, as well as its practical application within the real-world
- Enjoy high quality teaching, supported by practical laboratory and group activities, with state-of-the-art hardware and software facilities and excellent technical support
- This programme is available as a standard full-time Masters one-year programme (180 credits) or as an extended full-time Masters 20 month programme (240 credits).
- On both versions in semesters one and two you will study full-time at LJMU completing the taught modules.
- If you are on the one-year programme, you will complete your Dissertation over the summer.
- If you are on the 20 month programme, you will undertake the Group Design Project and your Dissertation in the second year.
Industrial organisations in different sectors have identified a gap in the market and the need for Engineers with good leadership and interpersonal skills in addition to their technical ability.
This programme aims to be an interface between University and industry. It provides appropriate training to our students in interpersonal and leadership skills as well as the traditional technical skills explored in the modules and industrial placement*.
This programme is available fulltime over one year or 20 month full time( 240 credits).
The Group Design Project aims to apply engineering, technology and scientific knowledge to a real-world design problem. Detailed ideas will be explored and developed through design, experimentation, computer modelling and/or manufacture.
Why should I choose the 20 month route?
The Group Design Project will encompass the wider aspects of social, economic, political, legislative, environmental, cultural, ethical and sustainability issues required in the modern environment.
- This route will equip you with the transferrable project management skills needed to excel in your chosen career.
- You will work in groups and meet regularly with an academic supervisor and any internal or external stakeholders in order to develop an effective team-working ethic.
- This route is designed for international students who wish to apply their knowledge to professional practice in the UK
- Industrial organisations across all sectors have identified a gap in the market for Engineers with good leadership and interpersonal skills in addition to their technical abilities.
- You will present your work through regular meetings with your supervisor as well as submitting progress reports and oral presentations. In this way you will have the chance to hone your communicative skills and leave University ready for the workplace.
- As an alternative to the group project on the 20 month programme an industrial placement is a possibility in year two.
- You will need to apply directly to companies offering placements — the offer of a placement will be subject to a successful interview with the employer. Although the University will provide support and guidance to find an appropriate placement they are not guaranteed.
- Please note that you cannot apply for the sandwich route before coming to LJMU; further information about applying to placement opportunities will be given during semester two of year one.
Course modules
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Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Optional modules
Your Learning Experience
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Teaching methods
You will learn via lectures, tutorials, seminars, activity-based learning, group discussions, panel sessions, inverted classroom learning etc.
Applied learning
You will undertake an industrial placement during the second year of study. Interviews will take place with our industry partners to secure these placements.
How learning is monitored on your programme
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme.
Most of the modules on this course are assessed through coursework. The coursework types vary from writing short review reports, self-reflective pieces, and implementing programming codes to making presentations to industry representatives on a real-life industrial challenge.
Where you will study
What you can expect from your School
The Department of Electrical Engineering is in the Byrom Street complex of LJMU's City Campus. In addition to specialist engineering facilities, Byrom Street has high quality lecture theatres, meeting and seminar rooms plus social spaces and a large café. The Avril Robarts Library is just minutes away on Tithebarn Street.
Course tutors

Dr Princy Johnson
- Programme Leader
This programme aims to develop and nurture leadership skills through experiential learning of theory and the industrial placement experience. By working with various industries in the North West, the programme aims to create opportunities for our students to get industrial exposure and become successful leaders in their environment.
This programme aims to develop and nurture leadership skills through experiential learning of theory and the industrial placement experience. By working with various industries in the North West, the programme aims to create opportunities for our students to get industrial exposure and become successful leaders in their environment.
Dr Princy Johnson received her PhD from Kings College London. During her tenure at Nortel Networks UK Ltd, she had a patent issued for a novel re-configurable OADM. Her research interests include energy-efficient protocols for wireless sensor and mobile networks and biased random algorithms for resilience in heterogeneous networks and data fields. An avid collaborator and a registered PRINCE2 practitioner, she has put together a cohesive collaborative team from across Europe and coordinated the consortium through research activities and various UK and EU funding application processes. She has been an executive committee member of the Rail Research UK Association (RRUKA) since September 2011. Princy has been recognised as a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), UK in 2014.
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Career paths
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
Students enrolled on this programme acquire a range of academic and real-life skills including emotional competencies, solving industrial challenge, teamwork, constructive feedback, programming skills, and current industrial experience. Because of this experience, our graduates progress to being employed on industrial projects within the first year of their graduation, which help them to find long-term employments soon after.
Tuition fees and funding
- Home full-time per year:
- £10,415
Fees
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus wifi.
Financial Support
There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students. From loans to International Scholarships and subject-specific funding, you’ll find all of the information you need on our specialist postgraduate funding pages. The University offers a range of financial support for students. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist financial support pages including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
Entry requirements
You will need:
Qualification requirements
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
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