Aberystwyth University

MEng Sustainable Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Why study

MEng Sustainable Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Aberystwyth University? Prioritisation of innovation to meet society's communication, tech and energy needs. Delivers a detailed understanding of the application of electronics in sustainability and renewables.

Builds specialist knowledge of the latest communications, robotics, generation, motor, power, sensor and control concepts. Empowers you to apply your knowledge in solving problems. Builds your confidence and specialised skills which can be deployed in engineering and scientific disciplines such as industrial research and development, product development, and work in national research laboratories such as the National Physical Laboratories.

Our research is commercially deployed in all optical networks, in the new generation of metrology with the introduction of vibration-free precision fabrication measurements. You can study a number of modules through the medium of Welsh, which may enable you to qualify for certain scholarships. This Integrated Masters degree is also available with an integrated year in industry (163I).

Department of Physics Lecturers are all qualified to PhD level and have a track record of research in their fields of specialisation.

Key highlights

  • Focus on applying electronics to sustainability and renewable energy
  • Specialist modules in communications, robotics, power, sensors and control
  • Option to add an integrated year in industry
  • Some modules available in Welsh, with possible scholarship eligibility
  • Taught by PhD-qualified lecturers with active research records
  • Department research commercially deployed in optical networks and metrology

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component

Scholarships

  • AberDoc Scholarship

    Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.

  • AberGrad Scholarship

    A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.

    Up to £1,000
  • Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship

    UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.

Careers this course leads to

  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronics engineer
  • Renewable energy engineer
  • Research and development engineer
  • Product development engineer
  • Control systems engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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