MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with placement

The MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Placement at the University of Surrey allows students to learn key engineering principles and techniques such as mathematics, electrical engineering, electronics, and programming. They will study systems and electrical engineering, sustainability, and then progress to advanced devices, electronic systems design, and analogue integrated circuit design.

During the course, students undertake structured projects that give them freedom to design their own solutions to engineering problems. Seminars in commercial project development teach key skills needed to plan and manage projects effectively.

Students also complete a placement year in industry, putting theory into practice and gaining first-hand experience on engineering projects. With staff support, they can work at top engineering firms in the UK. By the end of the programme, students are equipped with the professional skills needed to become qualified electrical engineers.

The University of Surrey is a leading institution, with a Business School dedicated to transforming the community through intensive research and teaching. Ranked as the UK's 12th most notable university by the Complete University Guide 2025, Surrey offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including Medicine, Law, Engineering, the Arts, Business Management, and Human Resource Management.

Candidates are required to submit a statement explaining the reasons for applying, along with an academic or employer reference and CV demonstrating relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Qualifications equivalent to A Levels AA-AAB, or International Baccalaureate 34-35 points in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics.

English Proficiency:

• IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in other sections. Equivalent English tests, like PTE, are also accepted.

The tuition fee for international students taking the MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Placement at the University of Surrey is £27,000 per year, with an additional £1,900 for the placement year. Fees are subject to annual increase.

The University of Surrey offers scholarships such as the Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship. This award supports excellent international undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds who do not hold other Surrey scholarships and can reduce tuition fees by up to £10,000 per year for the duration of the degree programme.

Graduates of the MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Placement at the University of Surrey can pursue careers as:

• Power Systems Engineer
• Aerospace Engineer
• Automotive Electronics Engineer
• Research Engineer
• Academic/Lecturer

Interested students should apply directly through UCAS. Our advisors are available to provide guidance and support throughout the application process.