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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Electronic and Software Engineering
University of Aberdeen
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Electronic and Software Engineering course at University of Aberdeen.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
BBB required in Mathematics, plus at least one from Physics, Design & Technology, Engineering or Chemistry. GCSE English at C is also required. Applicants who are predicted to achieve the Standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply and may be made a conditional offer of admission.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Electronic and Software Engineering course at University of Aberdeen features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | B |
| Computer Science | C |
| Physics | C |
| Chemistry | B |
| Biology | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H6H3
Here's what University of Aberdeen says about its Electronic and Software Engineering course.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering is at the core of the modern world, from computers, to digital circuits, photonics and a wealth of electronics. These degrees offer a unique combination of complementary knowledge and skills in Electronic and Software Engineering.
Electronic Engineering is at the core of the modern world, from computers, to digital circuits, photonics and a wealth of electronic devices. This exciting new programme delivers the ideal marriage between Electronic engineering and Software engineering, allowing graduates to pursue a wide range of engineering interests and career choices. You will use your imagination, creativity and knowledge to provide society with the complex electronic systems it needs as well as the software required to operate these systems optimally. In your future career you may design the machines that supply our energy needs, digital control systems for aircrafts, internet-enabled sensors, design complete computer systems on a silicon chip, photonics to instrument the ocean depths, create stunning electronic displays, or design the latest communications satellite or mobile phone.
Students will learn how to design, analyse and implement large-scale software solutions, factoring in hardware and electronics specifics. The courses will cover core computing topics such as computer architecture, programming, programming languages, algorithms, databases, software project management, and software engineering tools and techniques. Advanced computing topics include distributed (autonomous) systems, knowledge technologies, Internet-of-Things, sensor networks, robotics, and security.
The first two years cover general Engineering, with elements of Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum and Electrical/Electronics, as well as Civil. In the later years you specialise, following your chosen discipline in greater depth. You do not need to finalise your choice of specialisation until you begin third year.
It is possible to move between MEng and BEng and this can be accomplished at any point until the second half session of fourth year. Successful BEng candidates will be offered the chance to change to the MEng and there is no quota, meaning that if grade requirements are met that transfer is guaranteed.
Source: University of Aberdeen
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering
Location
Main Site | Aberdeen
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Electronic engineering
• Software engineering
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £24,800 per year |
| International | £24,800 per year |
The modules you will study
View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options.
How you will be assessed
The use of various forms of assessment and learning environments facilitates the development of generic transferable skills enhancing student employability.
Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods: coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course; practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and written examinations at the end of each course. The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.
Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.
University of Aberdeen student reviews
2 years ago
The University is brilliant, the teaching and support available is excellent. However, the communication isn’t always great. For the most part it work...
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5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The student union caters mostly to the undergraduates so as a postgraduate you donu2019t get to hear about anything or be involved in it.
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
As a postgraduate student you basically have no Uni life. It basically just classes and some career fairs.
5th or higher year student
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Two stars: Could be better
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
The library facilities are superb and accessible to everyone. University accommodation is basic and so expensive so one would rather get student an accommodation outside of university accommodation. Other campus based facilities are made accessible for students like the facility for loan of laptops ...
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
Some of my lecturers seem to just read from the slides. Some donu2019t tend to reply emails regarding questions to the course at all. While some do their best to explain during lectures and answer questions when asked. Time table changes eve week so itu2019s never constant and one can only pick your...
5th or higher year student
1 year ago
Facilities at the school are good and accessible. But the school mainly focuses on providing support for the undergraduates and tend to leave behind the postgraduates. So most new postgraduates students tend to find difficulties in settling down at school. The student life as well just focuses on ju...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Aberdeen
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Electronic and Software Engineering course at University of Aberdeen features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
77%
low
Teaching on my course
77%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
67%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
71%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
71%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
83%
med
Academic support
83%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
72%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
65%
med
Learning resources
78%
low
Learning resources
78%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
86%
high
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
84%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
96%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
55%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
75%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
75%
low
Teaching on my course
75%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
69%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
62%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
med
Learning opportunities
68%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
57%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
64%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
59%
low
Assessment and feedback
59%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
62%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
50%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
40%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
low
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
58%
low
Organisation and management
58%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
69%
med
How well organised is your course?
46%
low
Learning resources
98%
high
Learning resources
98%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
48%
low
Student voice
48%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
38%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
33%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
57%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
med
Student information
The Electronic and Software Engineering course at University of Aberdeen features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Aberdeen graduates who took Electronic and Software Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
70%
Engineering professionals
10%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Aberdeen graduates who took Electronic and Software Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.4k
First year after graduation
£37.2k
Third year after graduation
£42.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Electronic and Software Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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