MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Placement Year
About this course
MEng Hons in Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Placement Year, an electrical and electronic engineering degree focused on the analysis and development of power systems, circuitry and automated hardware. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The five-year programme includes a shared foundational first year across engineering disciplines, a dedicated industrial placement year in the fourth year, and a substantial independent project in the final year. The first year introduces foundational engineering principles through modules such as Applied Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, and Engineering Systems. The second year shifts focus to specialized electrical concepts, featuring compulsory study in Control and Robotics, Digital Electronics and Software, and Power Engineering. Year three advances technical proficiency with modules including Digital Signal Processing, High Frequency Circuit Engineering and Communications, and Power Electronics and Applications, alongside a collaborative group engineering project. After completing the fourth-year industry placement, students enter the final year to undertake an Individual Project and Industrial Consultancy. Optional modules in the final year allow students to explore specialized areas such as Advanced Embedded Systems, Advanced RF Engineering, Control and Machine Learning, Electric Vehicles, Electrical Power Systems, and Mechatronics and Control Engineering.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including either: 1. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grad 6 in a HL Physical Science 2. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grade 6 in two SL Physical Sciences 3. Mathematics SL grade 7 (analysis and approaches) plus grade 6 in a HL Physical Science Acceptable physical science subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Design Technology.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 59%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 62%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 38%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 11%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Skills
- Engineering Systems
- Engineering Thermofluids
- Fundamental Engineering Mathematics
- Control and Robotics
- Digital Electronics and Software
- Electrical Circuits and Analogue Electronics
- Electromagnetism and Communications
- Electronics Materials and Manufacturing
- Power Engineering
- Digital Signal Processing
- Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship
- Engineering Project
- High Frequency Circuit Engineering and Communications
- Power Electronics and Applications
- Placement
- Individual Project
- Industrial Consultancy
- Advanced Embedded Systems
- Advanced RF Engineering
- Control and Machine Learning
- Electric Vehicles
- Electrical Power Systems
- Mechatronics and Control Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £46,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University do next?
80% 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 with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
78% 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 with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Does MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Placement Year at Lancaster University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.