Program Overview

Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year Abroad (Year 2) MEng Hons

Overview

In a world filled with smart devices with a global need to create green energy, our course provides a detailed insight into the computing systems and software needed to advance all technology.

Qualification and Entry Requirements

• Qualification: MEng Hons
• Entry Requirements: AAA
• UCAS Code: H61X
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Start Date: September 2026
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Information

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Year Abroad

On this course, subject to you meeting the relevant requirements, your second academic year will be spent studying at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia. The curriculum is exactly the same as that of the UK and all teaching is in English.

Modules

• Year 1:
  • Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering Construction Project
  • Contemporary Engineering Themes A
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Information and Systems
  • Introduction to Software Engineering and Programming
  • Power and Energy
• Year 2:
  • Contemporary Engineering Themes B
  • Design and Implementation of Engineering Software
  • Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control
  • Electronic Processing and Communications
  • Electronic Systems Group Design Project
  • Modelling: Methods and Tools
  • Software Development Group Design Project
• Year 3:
  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics
  • Analogue Electronics
  • Group Project
  • Professional Studies
  • Scalable Cross-Platform Software Design
  • Optional modules:
    • Applications of AI in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Cybersecurity
    • Digital Communications
    • Embedded Computing
    • IT Infrastructure
    • Mobile Technologies
    • Optical Networks
    • Robotics, Dynamics and Control
    • Sensing Systems and Signal Processing
• Year 4:
  • Industrial/Research Orientated Project
  • Optional modules:
    • Advanced Computational Engineering
    • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems
    • Digital Signal Processing
    • HDL for Programmable Devices
    • Instrumentation and Measurement
    • Optical and Photonics Technology
    • RF Devices and Systems

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching Methods:
  • Group study
  • Independent Study
  • Lab sessions
  • Lectures
  • Supervision
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
• Assessment Methods:
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Examinations
  • Group coursework
  • Presentation
  • Research project
  • Practical assessment

Careers and Employability

• Job Prospects: 90.3% of undergraduates from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £29,384.
• Careers Advice: The University of Nottingham's Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills, assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements, and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Additional Information

• Language Study: You may be able to choose to study a language as part of this degree.
• Campus: University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings, and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.