Program Overview

Electronic Engineering MEng

Overview

Electronic engineers design, develop, test, and oversee the creation of anything from drones and electric cars to the technology in smartphones, sat navs, and systems in hospitals. Our course offers you many different ways to develop your understanding of electronics. You'll work on lab-based projects, work individually and in small teams, and learn to project manage and bring your technical knowledge to problem-solve different situations.

Course Details

Qualification

MEng Hons

Entry Requirements

AAA

UCAS Code

H610

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees

£9,535

Start Date

September 2025

Course Information

Accreditation

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

Course Structure

All undergraduate students in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering initially follow a common programme of study, allowing them to change to a different plan up until the end of their third semester in year two. It is also possible to add or remove a year abroad and year in industry after joining the course. By year three, you can choose to specialise in the topics that interest you and suit your career aspirations.

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

Modules

Year One

• 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 Two

• 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 Three

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

Year Four

• Industrial/Research Orientated Project
• Optional modules:
  • Advanced AC Drives
  • Advanced Computational Engineering
  • Advanced Control
  • Advanced Electrical Machines
  • Advanced Power Electronics
  • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems
  • 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

Assessment

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

Careers

• 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.
• 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.

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.