Program Overview

Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Project MEng Honours

This comprehensive four-year MEng degree combines master's-level study and an industrial placement. You will gain an understanding of design processes in a multi-disciplinary context, and develop your professional skills. The course will help you establish a firm foundation of electrical and electronic engineering knowledge, and become an expert in more specialist topics through optional modules.

Course Overview

• The course is a professionally accredited integrated Master's degree.
• It covers a wide range of cutting-edge electrical and electronic engineering topics.
• You will be fully prepared for a career in this fast-paced industry.
• The course has a focus on practical work and research-informed teaching.

Quality and Ranking

• Global Top 140 University - QS World University Rankings 2026
• Top 145 for Engineering and Technology - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
• Top 200 for Engineering - Electrical and Electronic - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
• 65% increase in research power since 2014 - Research Excellence Framework 2021
• 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research - Research Excellence Framework 2021

Professional Accreditation and Recognition

• The degree is professionally accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council.
• This means future employers will recognize the quality of your degree because it meets high professional standards.

Modules and Learning

The course is divided into four stages, each lasting one academic year. You will complete modules totaling 120 credits by the end of each stage.

Stage 1

• You will gain a broad introduction to the principles of engineering.
• You will develop an understanding of design processes in a multi-disciplinary context.
• You will focus on engineering materials, mechanics, and electrical and electronic engineering.
• Compulsory modules include:
  • Engineering Mathematics I
  • Electrical and Magnetic Systems
  • Electronics and Sensors
  • Thermofluid Mechanics
  • Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials
  • Mechanics I
  • Introduction to Programming Languages (C, Matlab and Python)
  • Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism

Stage 2

• You will build upon your knowledge and skills, covering subjects including computer systems and microprocessors, digital electronics, semiconductor devices and analogue electronics, and more.
• Compulsory modules include:
  • Project and Professional Issues
  • Signals and Communications
  • Semiconductor Devices and Analogue Electronics
  • Computer Programming and Organisation
  • Digital Electronics
  • Automatic Control Systems
  • AC Electrical Power and Conversion
  • Mathematical Modelling & Statistical Methods For Engineering

Stage 3

• You will continue to explore a wide range of topics, including areas such as electrical machines, digital signal processing, power system operation, and electronic devices.
• You will complete an individual project and dissertation, as well as a study project focusing on a new technical area.
• Compulsory modules include:
  • Industrial Automation and Control Systems
  • Individual Project and Technical Report
  • Business and Law for Engineers
• Optional modules include:
  • Digital Communication Systems
  • Power Electronics - Design & Applications
  • Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Technology
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Embedded System
  • Electrical Machines and Drives
  • Net-Zero Energy Networks
  • Signal Processing and Machine Learning

Stage 4

• You will select modules aligned with our three research groups' expertise.
• At this advanced level, you will study specialized Master's-level modules focused on contemporary industrial topics.
• You will work on a group design project, an industrial project, and complete a piece of extended coursework, where you will design and operate a real engineering device or system.
• Compulsory modules include:
  • Engineering Study project
  • Group Design Project
  • Industrial Project
• Optional modules include:
  • Reconfigurable Hardware Design
  • Communication Networks and Security
  • Low-Power VLSI Design
  • Distributed Control Systems
  • Designing sustainable electric propulsion and generation systems
  • Renewable Energy Systems and Smart Grids

Opportunities

• You will have the opportunity to work on real-world engineering projects set by companies we have links with, allowing you to apply your skills to real challenges faced by potential employers.
• You will also have access to guest lectures from alumni and leading companies, site visits, and placements.
• Our graduates go on to work in a wide range of roles, industries, and sectors.

Facilities and Environment

• Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses are taught at our city-centre campus, within the School of Engineering based in Merz Court and the Stephenson Building.
• You will benefit from world-class facilities and living labs, ranging from microbiology laboratories through to at-scale engineering equipment.
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering has its own specialist facilities, including:
  • the Millennium Laboratory
  • Merz Court Pilot Plant Laboratory
  • BE:WISE
  • the Urban Observatory
  • Electronics Teaching Lab
  • Clean-Room Microfabrication Lab

Your Future

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates enjoy strong career prospects, as their skills are widely applicable in a technologically advancing world.
• When you graduate, you will have opportunities in areas such as:
  • electrical supply and distribution
  • power systems
  • transports
  • electrical machinery
• Our increasing reliance on technology, from renewable energy and smart grids to telecommunications and robotics, drives continuous demand for engineers.
• Emerging fields like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and electric vehicles further expand your job opportunities.

Entry Requirements

• A-Level: AAB including Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
• International Baccalaureate: 34 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 6.
• Other UK and the Republic of Ireland qualifications: Select your qualification to see the requirements.
• English Language requirements: Select your qualification to see the requirements.

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

• The 2026 entry home fees have not yet been confirmed.
• International students: £30,700 per year.
• Scholarships: We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

How to Apply

• Apply through UCAS.
• Apply through an agent.
• Visit our International pages for more information.