Program Overview

Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng

Overview

Electronic and electrical engineering is behind the technologies that have driven the global economy for decades, and society needs electronic and electrical engineers of the future to be innovative and adventurous. This integrated Master’s degree will provide students with a deeper understanding and the skills needed to become industry leaders. The additional year of study aims to provide students with the skills to convert theory into practice, enabling them to become leaders of innovations of the future.

Why Study Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng at Huddersfield?

• Our integrated Master’s degree covers the generation, distribution, application, and control of electrical energy at a more advanced level.
• We explore the principal aspects of electronic and electrical engineering, investigating areas such as sustainable power generation, integrated electronic and electrical systems, and performance and electronic control of electric machines.
• This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which means the degree meets the standards for students to progress to become Chartered Engineers.
• The MEng qualification is regarded as the professional benchmark for engineers, providing the opportunity to study Master’s level modules and attain an enhanced undergraduate award that meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Course Detail

Year 1

• Core modules:
  • Engineering Communication and Materials
  • Mathematics
  • Manufacturing, Measurement and Diagnostics
  • Engineering Science
  • Mechatronics
  • Professional Development and Transferrable Skills

Year 2

• Core modules:
  • Enterprise: Electronic Product Design and Manufacture
  • Signal Analysis and Control
  • Embedded Systems
  • Electronics 2
  • Electrical Principles 2
  • Electrical Power and Machines

Year 3 – Optional Placement Year

• Students have the opportunity to undertake an optional placement in Year 3, which helps build on the knowledge and skills developed on the course.

Year 3/4

• Core modules:
  • Final Year Project
  • Control Systems
  • Digital System Integration
  • Electrical Power and Drive Systems
  • Project Quality and Production Management

Year 5

• Core modules:
  • Year 5 Group Project
  • Project and Finance Management
  • Virtual Instrumentation
  • Modelling of Electromechanical Systems
  • Process Measurement and Control
  • Computers in Control

Placements

• The Placement team supports students in finding suitable placement opportunities through timetabled and drop-in sessions, as well as by appointment.
• Previous students from this subject area have spent their placement year at companies including Eaton, Abaco, Sellafield Ltd, and Intel.

Fees and Finance

• The maximum fees for UK-based students on undergraduate courses in 2025/26 will be £9,535 per year for full-time students (subject to parliamentary approval).
• Students doing IET accredited courses can apply for their scholarships and grants.

Accreditations & Professional Links

• This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which means it fully meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status (CEng).
• The MEng qualification is regarded as the professional benchmark for engineers, providing the opportunity to study Master’s level modules and attain an enhanced undergraduate award that meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Career Support

• The University offers professional help, support, and guidance, including industry-supported workshops, careers fairs, and one-to-one guidance sessions.
• Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles, such as electronic engineer, systems engineer, control systems and instrumentation design engineer, and application design engineer, in organizations including Rolls-Royce, Arup, HMC, Syngenta, and Schneider Electric.

Research Excellence

• Research plays an important role in informing all teaching and learning activities at the University of Huddersfield.
• The University has expertise in diverse areas, including precision engineering, intelligent interfaces, systems engineering, and diagnostics.
• The Centre for Precision Technologies is widely regarded as one of the best research facilities of its type in the UK and one of the top three in Europe.