Electrical and Electronic Engineering

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree MEng (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Electrical and electronic engineering

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

120 - 136 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£31,000

About this course

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.

  • Ranked 14th overall in the country for electrical engineering (Guardian league tables 2020).

  • Draw on our strong industry links and benefit from industry participation in course development, delivery and project sponsorship.

  • 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.

  • Develop highly practical skills and learn through doing.

  • 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.

  • Take advantage of our flexible course, allowing you to switch between electronics and robotics until your final year, as your interests develop.

  • 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.

  • Benefit from free IET membership (whilst at University) as the University is an IET Academic Partner.

  • Joining our MEng course means working towards an honours degree that provides the shortest route to professional and chartered status.

  • 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.

  • Further your knowledge with a placement after successfully completing stage 2 or between the final two years of the MEng course.

  • Receive electronic tools for studying.

  • 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.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 120 - 136 points
    BTEC DMM - DDM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MEng (Hon)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £31,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: MEng (Hon)

    Location: Plymouth

    Avg. Salary: £31,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2123 Electrical engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2124 Electronics engineers
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    3112 Electrical and electronics technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
    Subjects
    Electrical and electronic engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £31,000