Become a leader in a new era of technological development with our MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering and open up a world of career opportunities.
Study with us and you’ll learn how to invent, design and manage technologies and their applications. From energy and electronics to communications and network engineering, you’ll be able to choose from leadership roles in a huge range of sectors.
This degree is 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.
The University of Birmingham has given me the opportunity to learn and engage with experts in my field of study, as well as be part of a social and sporting environment. This has helped me to feel part of a bigger community and to learn skills in loads of different areas.
Gain strong theoretical and practical skills in electronic and electrical engineering with our degree programme at Birmingham. You'll collaborate with academics who are global experts in their field, preparing you for a fascinating career in industry.
Your first year is shared across the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering.
It provides a contemporary and flexible approach that builds upon essential engineering fundamentals to develop your broader understanding of behaviour, policy, entrepreneurship, and global perspectives and kindles the passion necessary to address challenges within society.
Building on the foundational content in the first year, you'll begin to study the core Electronic and Electrical Engineering content including topics such as Electronic Circuits, Devices and Electromagnetics, Digital Electronics and Electrical Machines, Multidisciplinary Systems and Software Engineering, and Communication Systems.
You'll cover more advanced topics in Electronic and Electrical Engineering alongside further maths, analogue and digital electronics content.
You'll study modules on Advanced Communications Systems, Power Electronics and Power Systems and The Internet of Things.
You'll have the opportunity to study taught modules from one of three themes: Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Power Systems.
Alongside the taught content, you'll carry out your Individual Research project, a major design and implementation exercise that allows you to put what you have learnt during the course into practice around a topic that is unique to you.
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in the Russell Group
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Birmingham is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us in the top 10 amongst UK universities.
Collaborate with students and academics from other engineering disciplines to discover broader perspectives.
We have been ranked 7th in the Russell Group (RG) for Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering. We are committed to providing the high-quality teaching, learning and support. Our strong results in the most recent NSS (2026) show that our students are happy with their experience.
With a combination of theoretical and practical learning, you’ll discover how to design electrical circuits, develop communications systems and how power systems work. Begin with the fundamentals of engineering then you can specialise in areas that most interest you.
You’ll build creative, technical, analytical and decision-making skills. Study in our state-of-the-art building with a Design Centre and the Makerspace practical facility. In your final year, you’ll deepen your specialist knowledge with a project that can be linked to industry, with options ranging from electromagnetics to data mining, or renewable energy systems integration.
Work alongside mechanical and civil engineers and you’ll graduate with interdisciplinary experience ready to tackle engineering challenges in a variety of careers. Get ready for an exciting future using your expertise as an electronic and electrical engineer.
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Many of our staff are world-leading researchers and teachers, which will give you direct insight into the subject. Our research interests impact on both what, and how, we teach you, so you can be sure that if you come to Birmingham the content you'll be studying will be up to date.
Engineering is a practical subject, and at Birmingham your theoretical learning is supported by practical lab sessions throughout the programme. In the early years of our programmes, electronics labs are taught in the Collaborative Teaching Laboratory (CTL) Dry Lab, a 170-seat facility with a range of high-quality teaching equipment provided by internationally-leading companies such as National Instruments.
In your final year, you'll have access to our Electronics Project Lab in the School of Engineering building, with more powerful bench supplies, oscilloscopes, and soldering equipment. Our Makerspace facility will give you access to fabrication tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and PCB printing.
You'll receive plenty of feedback to help you progress, ranging from written feedback on your assessments to class feedback sessions and discussions with your tutor. The feedback will highlight the positives of your work as well as any areas that need more attention.
You'll be assigned a personal tutor who'll remain with you throughout your studies to help you in three important areas: supporting your academic progress, developing transferable skills and dealing with any welfare issues.
You'll also need to undertake a considerable amount of self study. It's an essential part of the programme, which requires self motivation and enthusiasm for your subject. It also allows you to pursue your own lines of enquiry and become an independent thinker.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
The optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
The first year is shared across Civil, Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering. You'll study eight core modules for a total of 120 credits.
In your second year, you'll specialise with seven core modules that equal 120 credits.
In year three, you'll undertake six modules, for a total of 120 credits.
During your final year, you'll study two core modules (60 credits) and 60 credits of optional modules. You'll have the opportunity to tailor your study towards your interests through our three varied Electronic and Electrical Engineering themes (Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering or Power Engineering).
| Module Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Communications Systems | 20 |
| Electronic Engineering | 20 |
| Engineering Mathematics 3 | 20 |
| Power Electronics and Power Systems | 20 |
| The Internet of Things | 20 |
| LM Integrated Design Project 3 (MEng) | 20 |
| Module Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Design Project | 20 |
| Individual Engineering Project (MEng) | 40 |
Select 60 credits of options. Examples of optional modules below:
To secure a place at Birmingham, you'll need to meet our general entry requirements as well as those specific to your course.
AAB B in Maths A level
AAA to include A-level Mathematics.
6,6,6 at Higher Level (including Mathematics) with 32 points overall.
BTEC options considered. See below for details.
Number of A-levels required: 3.
Required subjects and grades: A level Mathematics.
If you have an alternative qualification to A-level mathematics the Admissions Tutor may wish to assess your mathematical ability during the application process. This will be via a Mathematics Aptitude test.
General Studies not normally accepted as one of the three A levels, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of an offer marginally.
BTEC Extended Diploma will be considered for MEng programmes providing there is sufficient Mathematics content and you satisfactorily complete our Mathematics Aptitude test at the required level.
Grades: BEng; D*D*D* plus Distinction in mathematics and further mathematics units and successfully pass the Mathematics Aptitude test.
BTEC Diploma considered in combination with A Level.
Grades: BEng; D*D* plus A in A level Mathematics.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma considered in combination with 2 A Levels.
Grades: BEng; D* plus A A including A level Mathematics.
If you don’t quite meet the entry requirements for the MEng but do achieve the grades needed for the BEng you’ll still have a guaranteed place on the BEng so long as we are your firm choice on UCAS.
You could also have the chance to transfer back to the MEng later on, depending on academic performance.
Would you like to study this course but lack the entry qualifications? You can consider a Foundation Year programme which can lead to entry onto one of our courses. Learn more:
Applicants who take the EPQ and meet our offer criteria will be made the typical offer for their programme of choice, plus an alternative offer which will be one grade lower plus a grade B in the EPQ. This offer would apply if you make Birmingham your firm choice.
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September, including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
Students who are eligible and complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive an alternative offer, which is typically two grades below the standard offer.
Our Contextual Offer scheme recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement in school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from the Contextual Offer scheme, you will receive an offer which is one grade lower than the standard offer. You don’t need to apply for this – it will be assessed and applied at the point of application if you’re eligible.
ABB to include an A in Maths or Further Maths.
AAB to include an A in Maths or Further Maths.
The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students.
per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27
*The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study, normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. The fee for September 2026 entry is £9,790 for UK students. If you decide to do a placement year, you will only pay 15% of the agreed tuition fee for that year. If you are applying for 2027 entry, you will be advised of the annual tuition fee once it is confirmed by the Government.
To help with the cost of studies, undergraduate students from the UK can apply for student finance through the Student Loans Company. The support available is made up of a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan which helps to cover living costs.
At Birmingham, we believe that financial worries should not be a barrier to accessing higher education. That’s why we offer a range of additional financial support for students through scholarships, bursaries and other awards.
If you're a UK student and starting university in September 2026, find out more about what financial support is available to you.
We want to help you reach your full potential. Explore our wide variety of scholarships available for international students.
Whatever your journey to university looks like, we’re here to support you every step of the way. For all undergraduate courses at Birmingham, you apply online through UCAS. The UCAS website has lots of information and advice around the process.
The UCAS code for this course is H605.
View further information on how to apply for undergraduate courses, including advice for UK and overseas applicants.
Application deadline for September 2026 entry. Applications close at 18:00 GMT.
If you have a question about our admissions process, including how to apply, your offer and how to track your application, please speak to our team.
We don't know much about the future, other than the technologies and systems we'll use won't be the same as they are today. Our programme will help you explore what exactly the future might be, giving you the creative, professional and technical skills to lead change and innovation.
Our Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering graduates progress into a wide range of sectors, reflecting the versatility of their skills. A large proportion now work in the consulting sector, as well as within sectors focusing on banking, aerospace, automotive and electronics.
Our graduates can be found in roles such as Director, Software Engineer, Engineering Technician, Project Manager and Application Developer for companies such as Aramco, Advanced Machines Ltd, Lloyds Banking, JLR and Rolls-Royce.
The University has commissioned Cturtle as our data partner for tracking our alumni destinations. The data above is a subset from 225,503 alumni who completed their studies at Birmingham up to 31 July 2025.
A placement in industry might also give you that extra push, giving you the opportunity to build skills and confidence in the workplace.
The School of Engineering Employability Network (SEEN), led by our Industrial Liaison Officer, will provide you with advice and skills training you'll need for career support, or for a potential placement.
You might become an analyst, automotive interface developer, lead software engineer, automotive reader manager, or project control engineer.
Interested in some real industry experience? You can secure a year-long placement with companies such as IBM, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, Renesas, Cadence Design Systems, and Rolls Royce.
When looking at graduates it is highly important that they are engaged and connected with the working environment and are, for example, aware of the tools that are applied as part of their chosen profession. The University of Birmingham prepares its students with practical hands-on sessions bridging the gulf between academia and industry very well, which in turn is very helpful to the individual candidate.
Our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offer support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Hear from some of our inspiring alumni who have gone on to work for leading employers such as the UK Space Agency and BBC Sport.
Your experience studying at Birmingham will give you the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life.
Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community, and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home. In our student accommodation, you can enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.
Our cosmopolitan city has a unique history and so much to see and do. With an ever-changing food and drink scene, a vibrant nightlife and plenty of culture, our city is more than somewhere to study.
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to our students, both before you start and throughout your time on campus.
Our beautiful campus is the place where our diverse community comes together to learn and socialise. Like a town of its own, it’s just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the UK’s second city.
Explore your options for combining subjects and shape your degree around your interests, whilst developing key skills for the world of work.
Our intercalated opportunities offer the chance to take a year out from your existing course to study within another field. This takes place usually between year 2 and year 3 of your programme.
Explore our beautiful campus from wherever you are. Get a feel for the wide range of historic and modern spaces and state-of-the-art facilities.
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