MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, combining electronics, power systems and computing. Core topics include Circuit Design, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Microelectronics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a sandwich placement year and an individual final-year project. It is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 128-136 A level: ABB-AAB at A Level including relevant subjects. BTEC: DDD in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. T level: Distinction overall from a T level qualification- Must include B from Core- and be an engineering T level.
What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 67%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 71%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 66%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- 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 East: 2%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 49%
- East Midlands: 15%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 45%
- Foundation course: 11%
- Other HE qualification: 22%
- Other qualifications: 22%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Electrical Engineering Principles
- Fundamentals Of Analogue & Digital Electronics
- Maths And Computational Methods
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Analogue And Digital Electronic Design
- Communication Systems And Computer Networks
- Electrical Power, Machines, Control And Instrumentation
- Industrial Group Embedded System Project
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Electrical, Electronic & Sustainable Energy Systems
- Project: Implementation
- Project: Management And Scoping
- Artificial Intelligence And The Internet Of Things
- Power Electronics & Control Systems
- Industrial Group Project
- Interdisciplinary Engineering Systems And Emerging Technology
- Robotics And Autonomous Systems
- Systems-On-Chip (Soc) Architectures And Fpga Prototyping
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £50,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
73% 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University 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 Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.