University of Leicester

Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

Our mission is to create an inclusive, inspiring and enriching education expected of all Leicester undergraduates, to impart a basic understanding of electrical and electronic engineering, to develop skills through education and research and to directly impact how we live and socialise. Electrical and Electronic Engineering impacts all aspects of life, from transportation and communication to energy and healthcare. With today's global challenges, electrical engineers play a vital role in creating sustainable solutions through technology design, production and maintenance.

This programme prepares aspiring engineers to shape the future through renewable energy, robotics, automotive, aerospace, telecoms, agriculture, manufacturing, and more. Initially, you will gain foundational engineering knowledge through a general first-year course. In the second year, you will deepen your technical skills.

Then in year three, you can specialise in one of our specialist streams: (I) Hybrid/Electric Aviation, (II) E-Transportation and Sustainable Energy, or (III) the Internet of Things. Or you can pursue a broadly based BEng covering all three streams. Your final project lets you follow developing interests and career goals.

You will gain expertise in programming, software, practical and design skills using industry-standard tools. You will also study leadership, ethics, and professional development. MEng students further independent learning through projects and a wide selection of modules that support their career aspirations.

The BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme is delivered across three/four academic years of study, respectively, with an additional, optional, industrial placement year or study abroad year after the second year. The optional placement year/year abroad will provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable paid industrial or international experience in a professional environment. By exploring how electrical and electronic systems integrate

Key highlights

  • Year three specialist streams in Hybrid/Electric Aviation, E-Transportation or IoT
  • Optional paid industrial placement year after the second year
  • Optional study abroad year for international experience
  • Programming, software and design skills using industry-standard tools
  • Leadership, ethics and professional development studied alongside technical modules
  • Independent projects and wide module choice supporting career aspirations

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — to include including Maths
  • A-level: BBC — with EPQ; + EPQ at grade B
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass in Engineering Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 24 of which are at Distinction
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — to include with gra
  • BTEC: DDM — to include in Engineering including Further Maths at D
  • T-level: Distinction — to include in either: Design and Deve

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship

  • Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards

  • Distance Learning Merit Scholarship

    The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300

  • International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.

  • Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship

    Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Electrical engineer
  • Electronic engineer
  • Renewable energy engineer
  • Embedded systems engineer
  • Telecommunications engineer
  • Aerospace electrical engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790; £10,050 | International: £25,100

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 University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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