MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is IET-accredited and includes an optional year-long industrial placement. A group project in the final year addresses a complex, real-world problem drawn from industry or research.
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Entry requirements
A level: 120 points including grade C in A Level Mathematics and a Grade E in a second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include Applied Science, Applied Business, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, Design Technology, Economics, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, ICT, Physics, Statistics, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Pure Maths. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: BTEC qualifications considered in combination with additional qualifications. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall to include 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and 3 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 UCAS tariff points, including H3 in Maths and H5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within. SQA Advanced Higher: 120 points, including grade C in Advanced Higher Maths and grade E in a second relevant Advanced Higher subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within. Pass Access to HE Diploma: (i.e. mathematics, science, combined) with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction and to include at least 12 credits in mathematics units with merit. Individual interview/diagnostic test please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk for further information.
What students say
Based on about 11 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: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 355 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 8%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 54%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 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: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- Electrical Industrial Placement
- Stage 1 Electrical/Robotics Placement Preparation
- Analogue Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Electrical Principles and Machines
- Embedded System Design and Build
- Engineering Mathematics
- Stage 2 Electrical/Robotics Placement Preparation
- Power Electronics and Generation
- Communication Systems
- Real Time Systems Project
- Engineering Mathematics and Control
- Engineering Quality Management
- Introduction to Robotics
- Information and Communication Signal Processing
- Design and Control of Renewable Energy Technology
- Individual Project
- Real-Time Embedded Programming for Autonomous and AI Systems
- High Speed Communications
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Nanotechnology and Nanoelectronics
- Distributed and Interactive Communications Systems
- MEng Group Project
- Sustainable Electric Transport
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £44,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth 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 Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Plymouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.