University of Surrey
UCAS Code: G405 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Overall: AAA-AAB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required Subjects: Mathematics and one of computer science, computing, design and technology (systems and control), electronics, further mathematics, physics, or chemistry. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits overall including 45 level 3 credits at Distinction - 39 level 3 credits at Distinction and 6 level 3 credits at Merit. Additionally, A-Level Mathematics grade B. Required Subjects: Modules must be in relevant subjects, and A Level Mathematics grade B
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. This grade reduction will not combine with other grade reduction policies, such as contextual admissions policy or In2Surrey.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall: 35 - 34 Required Subjects: Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL5/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL5 and one of Computer Science, Chemistry, or Physics at HL5/SL6. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall: D*DD-DDD in the BTEC Extended Diploma and A Level Mathematics grade B Required Subjects: BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering. A Level Mathematics grade B.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Overall: AAA-AAB Required Subjects: Mathematics and one of computer science, computing, design and technology (systems and control), electronics, further mathematics, physics, or chemistry. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,B-A,A,A,B,B
Overall: AAAAB-AAABB Required Subjects: Mathematics and one of computer science, computing, design and technology (systems and control), electronics, further mathematics, or physics. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Overall: Pass overall with AAA-AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Required Subjects: A-levels in mathematics and one of computer science, computing, design and technology (systems and control), electronics, further mathematics, or physics. GCSE or Equivalent: Completion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalents within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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About this course
**Why choose this course**
• Surrey is one of the UK’s leading universities for electrical and electronic engineering.
• Created with input from industry, our BEng and MEng computer and internet engineering courses are developing the next generation of engineers. Our award-winning Professional Training placements also prepare students for roles in various technology-based sectors.
Our courses are boosted by our leading research centres. These are:
• Institute for Communication Systems, which specialises in next generation mobile communications
• Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing, which specialises in audio-visual processing and engineering for health.
• Our aim is to develop engineers with a solid grounding in electronics and the specialist skills needed to work at the forefront of mobile and internet technology.
**What you will study**
Throughout your studies, you’ll complete integrated training in communications (both hardware and software), media and content delivery, and security and machine learning.
After a year covering important concepts in programming and electronics, you’ll study advanced modules in topics such as mobile communications, digital signal processing and artificial intelligence.
Modules
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Extra funding
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
The Uni
Stag Hill
FEPS - Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
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