Program Overview

Overview

Electrical engineers design and develop new technologies to generate and process power. The equipment they design is used to distribute electrical energy (including 'Smart Grid' technologies for renewable energy sources), and also supports many manufacturing industries.

Course Information

Accreditation

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

Year in Industry

On this course, you may be able to spend a year working in industry where you could gain first-hand experience of the exciting challenges that are faced by engineers and refine the skills you have built so far in the course. While it is the student’s responsibility to find and secure a year in industry host, the Faculty of Engineering placements team will support you throughout this process.

Why Choose This Course?

• 7th in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2024) and 8th in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (The Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology
• Practical lab-based sessions to help you develop skills for your future career
• Customise your degree to suit your interests with a wide selection of optional modules

Entry Requirements

Qualification

MEng Hons

Entry Requirements

AAA

Start Date

September 2025

UCAS Code

H62C

Duration

5 years full-time

Fees

£9,535

Additional Costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help.

Course Structure

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
• Energy Conditioning Group Design Project
• Modelling: Methods and Tools

Year 3

• Advanced Engineering Mathematics
• Electrical Machines, Drive Systems and Applications
• Group Project
• Power Electronic Applications and Control
• Professional Studies
• Analogue Electronics
• Applications of AI in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Communications
• Embedded Computing
• Integrated Circuits and Systems
• IT Infrastructure
• Mobile Technologies
• Optical Networks
• Power Networks
• Renewable Generation Technologies
• Robotics, Dynamics and Control
• Scalable Cross-Platform Software Design
• Sensing Systems and Signal Processing

Year 4

• Year in Industry

Year 5

• Industrial/Research Orientated Project
• Advanced AC Drives
• Advanced Computational Engineering
• Advanced Control
• Advanced Electrical Machines
• Advanced Power Electronics
• Digital Signal Processing
• Distributed Generation and Alternative Energy
• HDL for Programmable Devices
• Instrumentation and Measurement
• Optical and Photonics Technology
• Power Systems for Aerospace, Marine and Automotive
• RF Devices and Systems

How You Will Learn

Teaching Methods

• Group study
• Independent Study
• Lab sessions
• Lectures
• Practical classes
• Supervision
• Tutorials
• Workshops

How You Will Be Assessed

• Coursework
• Dissertation
• Examinations
• Group coursework
• Practical exams
• Presentation
• Research project
• Practical assessment

Careers Overview

With the broad range of skills acquired from this degree, you will have excellent career prospects in areas such as; software development, fibre optic and mobile communications, aerospace technology, automotive systems and renewable energy technologies.

Job Prospects

• Average starting salary and career progression: 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.