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University of East Anglia UEA

UCAS Code: H201 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Entry requirements

A level

A,A,B

including an A in Mathematics and an A in one of the subjects listed below. Contextual Offer: BBB including Mathematics and one of the subjects listed below. Accepted Subjects: Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted.

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:9

including 12 credits in Mathematics and 12 credits in other Science.

Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

33

including HL6 in Mathematics and HL 6 in Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology or Computing Science.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

Modules to include either Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Mathematics OR Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. A Distinction will be required in both modules OR A Level Mathematics at grade A will be required. Contextual Offer: DMM. Modules to include either Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Mathematics OR Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. A Distinction will be required in both modules OR A Level Mathematics at grade B will be required. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,C

including grade B in Mathematics and grade B in either Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,A

including Physics, Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing Science, Electronics, Chemistry, Geology or Biology. Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Highers grade B in Mathematics.

Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Accepted subjects are: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing / Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control / Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.

UCAS Tariff

136-165

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About this course

Course option

4years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Electrical and electronic engineering

**Overview**

Electrical and electronic engineers play a vital role in shaping the future of our society, in numerous sectors transport and power generation to heating and cooling and more. This course will develop your capacity for innovation, collaboration, and ingenuity to help you tackle society’s biggest challenges.

You’ll follow an integrated programme for the first year, giving you the knowledge, skills, and industrial connections to support your aspirations. From the second year, you’ll specialise in electrical and electronic engineering, refining your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You can also take modules with the Schools of Computing Sciences or Environmental Sciences to become a truly interdisciplinary engineer. In your fourth year, you’ll complete a Master’s-level interdisciplinary design project, integrating your learning from you first three years and giving you a design portfolio that will stand out to employers.

From day one, you’ll have access to industry-standard facilities in Productivity East, including computer aided design (CAD) stations, 3D printers, subtractive manufacturing technology, and several collaborative robots (or cobots). In the electronics lab, you’ll conduct practical experiments on our electrical machine test rigs and learn how to model and analyse different engineering systems using industry-standard software.

You’ll benefit from our connections with industry right from the start of your course. Our annual Select Partnership Scheme is an exclusive event for engineering students, attracting several prestigious employers each year. Connections made at previous Select events have resulted in internships and offers of graduate employment.

Studying electrical and electronic engineering at UEA means you’ll graduate with a rounded skillset and deep-rooted understanding of your chosen discipline. What’s more, you’ll be supported by an award-winning careers service throughout your course, and for three years after you graduate.

**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
International
£27,900
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

University of East Anglia UEA

Department:

School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

91%
UK students
9%
International students
100%
Male students
0%
Female students
77%
2:1 or above
15%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
B

After graduation

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Electrical and electronic engineering

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£27,000
low
Average annual salary
95%
high
Employed or in further education
85%
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Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

This is one of the more popular areas to study engineering and there is not quite such a serious shortage of electrical engineers as there is of other engineering subjects - but there's still plenty of demand. The most common jobs are in telecommunications, electrical and electronic engineering, but there is some crossover with the computing industry, so many graduates start work in IT and computing jobs. At the moment, there's a particular demand for electrical engineers in the electronics, and the car and aerospace industries, and also in defence, and salaries can vary across the country depending on the industry you start in. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.

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Electrical and electronic engineering

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