
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Meng (Hon)
Course Overview - Electrical and Electronic Engineering Meng (Hon)
Do you want to lead society towards a more energy-efficient future, enhance your business acumen, and further develop your technical and design ability? The MEng course develops your communication and entrepreneurial skills, and prepares you for a range of high-end careers in electrical and electronic engineering. This course, which meets the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status, is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Key features:
• Four year integrated masters programmes.
Do you want to lead society towards a more energy-efficient future, enhance your business acumen, and further develop your technical and design ability? The MEng course develops your communication and entrepreneurial skills, and prepares you for a range of high-end careers in electrical and electronic engineering. This course, which meets the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status, is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). <br/><br/><strong>Key features:</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Four year integrated masters programmes.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Ranked 14th overall in the country for electrical engineering (Guardian league tables 2020).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Draw on our strong industry links and benefit from industry participation in course development, delivery and project sponsorship.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take part in our final year student project open day showcasing the excellence of the engineering skills development and the high levels of achievement of our undergraduates, with many industrially sponsored prizes awarded.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop highly practical skills and learn through doing.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take advantage of our flexible course, allowing you to switch between electronics and robotics until your final year, as your interests develop. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from free IET membership (whilst at University) as the University is an IET Academic Partner.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Joining our MEng course means working towards an honours degree that provides the shortest route to professional and chartered status. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Challenge yourself. Final year MEng students work in groups to undertake a major design project that will give them the opportunity to experience a broad selection of strategic, ethical, environmental, management, operational, logistical, technical, financial, contractual and team-working challenges.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Further your knowledge with a placement after successfully completing stage 2 or between the final two years of the MEng course. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Receive electronic tools for studying.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access one of the largest undergraduate laboratory spaces in the country, which you can use to further your own understanding of communications, electronics and renewable energy technologies.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H608
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
120 to 136 UCAS points including Grade B in A Level Maths and Grade B in a second relevant subject: Chemistry / Computing / Design Technology / Electronics / Engineering / Physics / Further Maths / Pure Maths / Use of Maths / Statistics.
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
Considered on an individual basis.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
34
30 to 34 points overall to include 5 in Higher Level Maths and 5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
DDM
In an Engineering / Science / Technology based BTEC. Will require Distinction in Mathematics units.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
120 to 136 UCAS points including H3 in Maths and H3 in a second relevant subject: Chemistry / Computing / Design Technology / Electronics / Engineering / Physics / Further Maths / Pure Maths / Use of Maths / Statistics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
AS
Considered in combination.
Scottish Advanced Higher
120 to 136 UCAS points including Grade B in Advanced Higher Maths and Grade B in a second relevant subject: Chemistry / Computing / Design Technology / Electronics / Engineering / Physics / Further Maths / Pure Maths / Use of Maths / Statistics.
Extended Project
Considered in combination.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Mathematics and second relevant subject.
A level
120 to 136 UCAS points including Grade B in A Level Maths and Grade B in a second relevant subject: Chemistry / Computing / Design Technology / Electronics / Engineering / Physics / Further Maths / Pure Maths / Use of Maths / Statistics.
T Level
Not Accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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