MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Microelectronics, Control Systems, and Programming. The course is accredited by the IET on behalf of the Engineering Council, partly meeting the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer registration. Students complete a final-year project and a collaborative design-oriented group project.
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Entry requirements
AAB-ABB at A Level. A Levels must include Mathematics at A2 Level and at least one other Science/Technology subject as listed in Additional Information. 136-128 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications which must include the accepted qualifications as listed in Additional Information. Distinction at T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing (Core) Full Qualification. DDD-DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. DDD-DDM BTEC Science/Technology Level 3 Extended Diploma is also acceptable with A Level Mathematics at Grade C or above. See Additional Information for further details of what is accepted. 136-128 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which must include Higher Level Mathematics and another Higher Level Science/Technology subject as listed in Additional Information.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 30%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 27%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 47%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 6%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 58%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 38%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Year 5 Group Project
- Project and Finance Management
- Virtual Instrumentation
- Modelling of Electromechanical Systems
- Process Measurement and Control
- Computers in Control
- Engineering Computational Skills
- Professional Skills and Research Awareness
- Engineering Science
- Electronic System Fundamentals
- Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test
- Materials and Mechanics
- Enterprise: Electronic Product Design and Manufacture
- Signal Analysis and Control
- Embedded Systems
- Electronics 2
- Electrical Principles 2
- Electrical Power and Machines
- Final Year Project
- Control Systems
- Digital System Integration
- Electrical Power and Drive Systems
- Project Quality and Production Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of Huddersfield do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of Huddersfield?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of Huddersfield accredited?
Yes. 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.
Does MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering at University of Huddersfield?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.