Master of Electronics, Electrical Energy & Automatic Control (E3A)

Overview of the Master of Electronics, Electrical Energy & Automatic Control (E3A)

The Master of Electronics, Electrical Energy and Automatic Control (E3A) at ENS Paris-Saclay provides advanced education across electronics, electrical energy, control engineering, computer engineering, communications, and signal and image processing. The programme establishes a strong foundation in engineering before allowing students to develop specialised expertise in selected technical fields.

Learning Objectives and Specialisations

The programme begins with fundamental engineering courses. From the second semester, students can progressively specialise in telecommunications, systems engineering, information processing, micro- and nanoelectronics, micro- and nanotechnologies, instrumentation, and energy conversion and distribution.

Programme Structure and Specialisations

Master 1: E3A – André Ampère Track

The first-year André Ampère pathway is delivered in French. Eligible applicants include students enrolled at ENS Paris-Saclay, certain international students covered by the Études en France scheme, and students previously registered in the 2022–2023 academic year who have been authorised to repeat the programme.

Master 2 (M2) Specialisations

The second year offers several specialised pathways:

• Electrification and Automotive Propulsion (EPA): Focuses on electrical systems and propulsion technologies for the automotive sector. Delivered in French and open to international students.
• Higher Education Teaching in Computer Engineering, Signal Processing, Automation, Electronics and Telecommunications: Prepares students for academic and teaching-related careers in these engineering disciplines. Delivered in French and open to international students.
• Higher Education Teaching in Electrical Energy Systems and Electronics Physics: Focuses on the physics of electrical energy systems and electronics. Delivered in French and open to international students.
• Physics and Energy Engineering (PIE): Electrical Networks and Renewable Energy: Covers electrical networks and renewable energy systems. Delivered in French and open to international students.
• Physics and Energy Engineering (PIE): Electrical Systems for Energy and Mobility: Focuses on electrical systems supporting energy applications and mobility. Delivered in French and open to international students.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue senior research and development engineering positions in industry, working with international engineering teams. The programme also provides opportunities to continue into academic research and related scientific careers.