Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng

Course structure

In years 1 and 2 you will explore different aspects of power engineering, electronics and communications. You will also study mathematics, engineering concepts, electrical engineering, computer programming and engineering design, innovation and management.

After year 2 you may also opt to put your studies into practice by undertaking a year-long industrial placement.

The final two years develop your technical understanding, leaderships skills and knowledge of business processes.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through Student View.

Second year students put learning into practice with the Robot Wars project. 

Year 1

Through a shared first year with our Electronic and Computer Engineering course, you will explore fundamental electrical and electronic engineering topics.

Design projects integrate practical and theoretical work, and help to reinforce your learning.

Modules

• Engineering Mathematics

  In this module you will learn to apply mathematical concepts and software tools to solve engineering problems.

  On completion you will be able to use analytical techniques and software tools to solve simple algebraic problems, develop mathematical models of engineering systems, and apply an appropriate analytical method, or software tool to solve a mathematical model.

• Engineering Practice

  On this module you will develop your engineering skills using projects as the focus of your learning.

  You will work on group projects, applying engineering skills such as reflection, organisation, planning, design, communication and planning. Concepts across a range of engineering specialisms will be introduced as part of a problem-based approach.

• Embedded Systems 1

  This module explicitly builds a base of knowledge and skills in programming using the ‘C’ language (a very common language used in embedded systems), which can then be extended in level 5.

  The module implicitly aims to inculcate enthusiasm for embedded programming to the point where you will set programming challenges for yourself. Use of the “Arduino” platform with a mix of sensors and actuators is the key to this self-motivation.

• Analogue and Digital Electronics 1

  This module will provide a foundation of analogue and digital electronics engineering knowledge enabling you to explore more specialised subjects as you progress through your degree.

• Analogue and Digital Electronics 2

  This module enables you to explore concepts that underpin analogue and digital electronics, including implementing and measuring the performance of systems.

• Introduction to Electrical Engineering

  This module will provide you with context and practical experience of electrical engineering. You will be introduced to fundamental characteristics of power system components, electrical power generation and distribution systems.

Year 2

You will learn programming to an advanced level and spend time in our specialist labs compiling, simulating and implementing your designs.

Modules

• Control and Applications
• Embedded Systems 2
• Digital Systems Design
• Engineering Design
• Electrical Engineering 2
• Analogue Electronics and Communications

Placement year

A placement year offers you a great opportunity to:

• build knowledge of real-world businesses and organisations
• develop existing skills and discover new ones
• make contacts in industry and commerce
• increase your confidence
• improve your time management.

You will also gain the appropriate amount of work experience to reach Engineering Technician (EngTech) status.

Our students have been on placement with companies including Rolls-Royce, General Electric and National Rail.

Year 3

You will undertake a major individual project from business plan through to project completion.

Modules

• Project
• Product Design
• Electronics
• High Voltage Power, Distribution and Utilisation

Options*

• Digital Signal Processing
• Communications

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Final year

At this higher level you will undertake a business-focused topic and a major, industry-related team project working with students from across the engineering disciplines. 

Modules

• Major Team Project
• Engineering Management
• Communications Systems
• Powertrain and Transportation Systems
• Professional Development

International requirements and visas

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

Visas and immigration advice

Course fees

If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is £1,410 for UK students and £2,180 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2023–24.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

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