BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Programming, Research Methods, and Project Management. The programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and is available with a foundation year or a sandwich placement year. A final-year individual dissertation follows project-based learning across all years, including live industry-led projects.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, to include HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 73%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Engineering Principles
- Design Project
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Engineering Skills
- Further Engineering Principles
- Programming, Modelling and Simulation
- Group Project
- Power and Control Engineering
- Electronic Circuits
- Electronic Design
- Individual Project
- Advanced Power And Control
- Communications and Business
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £39,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan 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 BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.