Program Overview

Electronic Engineering with Mobile and Secure Systems (MEng)

Overview

This course enhances your knowledge of mobile and secure systems engineering, and develops the next generation of cyber security, sustainable energy production or smart medical equipment. Explore how mobile devices interact with wireless networks, and learn how to keep data secure and accurate. This electronic engineering course will let you design and build your own electronic systems. It will prepare you for a career in this dynamic and exciting industry.

Entry Requirements

A-levels

A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and either physics, further mathematics, electronics or computer science (minimum grade A)

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 6 at Higher Level in either Physics or Computer Science.

BTEC

D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades A*A from two A-levels including mathematics and either physics, further mathematics, electronics or computer science.

Other Requirements

Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)

Course Structure

Year 1

• Digital systems
• Electrical materials and fields
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Electronics
• Programming

Year 2

• Electromagnetism
• Communications
• Controls
• Optional modules:
  • Semiconductors
  • Optoelectronic devices
  • Computer engineering

Year 3

• Individual research project
• Secure systems and devices
• Optional modules:
  • Cyber security
  • Real-time computing
  • Embedded systems
  • Wireless communications

Year 4

• Group design project
• Optional modules:
  • Cryptography
  • Future wireless tech
  • Deep learning

Learning and Assessment

Learning Activities

• Lectures
• Classes and tutorials
• Coursework
• Individual and group projects
• Independent learning

Assessment

• Coursework, laboratory reports and essays
• Design and problem-solving exercises
• Individual and group projects
• Oral presentations
• Written exams

Careers and Employability

Work Experience Opportunities

• Choosing to do work experience is a great way to enhance your employability, build valuable networks, and evidence your potential.

Careers Services and Support

• We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).
• Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

Tuition Fees

• UK students pay £9,535.
• EU and international students pay £29,400.

What Your Fees Pay For

• Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and standard exams.

Bursaries, Scholarships, and Other Funding

• If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £36,200 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs.
• You may be able to get a scholarship or grant to help fund your studies.