Program Overview

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MEng Electronic & Electrical Engineering

The MEng Electronic & Electrical Engineering program at the University of Strathclyde is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of electronic and electrical engineering principles, as well as the skills and knowledge required to succeed in this field.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: H601
• Accreditation: Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)

Study with Us

The program offers a range of benefits, including:

• Industry-supported scholarships
• Technical projects linked to engineering companies and international research activities
• Opportunities to study abroad or participate in solar energy projects in Africa

Why this Course?

Electronic and electrical engineering is at the heart of everything we do, from renewable energy and smart grids to high-speed fiber-optic broadband, digital sound and vision, and internet security. Electronic and electrical engineers design, build, operate, and maintain global power systems, telecommunications networks, and computing infrastructure.

What You'll Study

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Mathematics
• Engineering science
• Analogue and digital circuits
• Software design
• Electronics
• Electrical engineering
• Computing and business

Year 1

In the first year, students take classes in:

• Mathematics
• Engineering science
• Analogue and digital circuits
• Software design
• Electronics
• Electrical engineering
• Computing and business
• Group-based laboratory projects

Year 2

In the second year, students continue to study analogue and digital electronics, with an introduction to basic concepts in signal processing. Further study includes:

• Design and analysis of electrical and microcontroller-based instrumentation systems
• Advanced maths
• Practical and team-working activities

Year 3

In the third year, students begin to develop specialist engineering skills through completing classes in a range of advanced topics.

Year 4

In the fourth year, the curriculum focuses on developing an advanced technical understanding of the design, control, and integration of electrical power, IT, communication, and electronic digital systems. Students also undertake an individual, industry-focused research project to gain project management skills.

Year 5

In the final year, students have the opportunity to develop their team-working skills through a multidisciplinary group project with a strong industrial influence. This project provides the opportunity to utilize both hardware and software skills by developing a fully functioning system.

Compulsory Classes

The program includes a range of compulsory classes, such as:

• Engineering Industry & Profession
• Electronic & Mechanical Techniques & Design 1
• Engineering Design For Software Development 1
• Electronic & Electrical Principles 1
• Engineering Mathematics 1E
• Engineering Mathematics 2E
• Physical Electronics

Elective Classes

Students can choose from a range of elective classes, including:

• Analogue & Digital System Design
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Power Electronics, Machines & Applications
• Power System Design, Operation & Protection
• Analogue and Digital System Design
• Digital Signal Processing Principles
• Information Transmission & Security
• Communications Networks
• Control Principles
• Photonic Systems
• Robotics: Systems and Control

Assessment

Students are assessed through a variety of techniques, including:

• Written assignments
• Individual and group reports
• Oral presentations
• Practical lab work
• End-of-term exams
• Project work

Entry Requirements

The standard entry requirements for the program are:

• Highers: AAAAB (Maths A, Physics or Engineering Science)
• Advanced Highers: Maths and Physics recommended
• A Levels: AAB-BBB (Maths, Physics)
• International Baccalaureate: 36-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5)

Fees & Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: To be confirmed
• International: £29,350

Careers

Graduates of the program can pursue a range of careers, including:

• Electronics engineer
• Subsea engineer
• Process & pipeline engineer
• Project management & engineering consultancy
• Healthcare

The program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and understanding to consider careers in a diverse range of sectors, including telecommunications, consumer & electronics design, automotive & aerospace industries, information technology, finance & banking, electricity supply industry, oil & gas, renewable energy, and project management & engineering consultancy.