MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Please note: This page is for 2027 entry. Click here for 2026 entry.
| UCAS code | H129 |
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| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAB-ABB |
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A-Level: BBB-BBC |
| UCAS code | H132 |
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| Duration | 5 years |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAB-ABB |
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A-Level: BBB-BBC |
Why study MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Exeter?
- Power your future in electronic innovation with our MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering course. This dynamic field of engineering spans everything from radio to space flight.
- During your first year, you'll enhance your engineering knowledge by delving into core disciplines alongside Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- Taught by experts in the field, you will explore a wide range of topics including communication and networking technologies, analogue and digital electronics design, and microcontroller engineering.
- Gain invaluable hands-on experience through real-world projects with industry partners, enabling you to apply your knowledge and boost your confidence.
- Become career-ready with opportunities to gain work experience through summer placements and the ‘Industrial Experience’ programme.
- You may also be interested in our three-year BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme.
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£6.5million investment in our teaching labs, workshop spaces and equipment
Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
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| A-Level | AAB-ABB | GCE A-Level Maths grade B and another science* subject at grade B. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths |
| IB | 34/665-32/655 | HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and approaches or Applications and interpretations) and HL5 in another Science subject. Applicants achieving IB Maths SL7 plus IB HL6 in Physics will also be considered. |
| BTEC | DDD-DDM | See below under 'read more' for further information |
| GCSE | 4 or C | Grade 4/C in GCSE English language |
| Access to HE | 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. | 12 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade in Mathematics and 12 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable Science subject area. |
| T-Level | Distinction | T-Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing only. GCE A-Level Maths is still required. |
| Contextual Offer | A-Level: BBB-BBC |
Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements |
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B1. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
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NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
*GCE A-Level/AS science includes: Biology/Human Biology**; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths**; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics
BTEC Qualifications
Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE A-Level science subject (A-Level Maths is still required): Applied Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability.
Applicants studying one of the following subjects in the BTEC Diploma or BTEC Extended Certificate will be considered without a GCE A-Level science subject (GCE A-Level Maths is still required): Applied Science, Engineering.
For any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the team via our online form or 01392 727272.
Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng and Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).
Accreditation is awarded for a maximum of 5 years under each assessment exercise. The dates applicable to the current accreditation of this degree programme can be viewed on the Engineering Council list of accredited degrees: www.engc.org.uk/acad.
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Course content
Collaborative modules in your first year will give you a broad theoretical and practical knowledge across all core engineering disciplines. As you progress through your degree you’ll study increasingly advanced topics aligned to our research strengths in areas such as communication and networking technologies, analogue and digital electronics design and microcontroller engineering.
Your second year will build on the knowledge gained in your first year as well as introducing you to new topics such as microcontrollers and digital electronics design. You will also study exciting and topical areas of engineering mathematics.
Year three includes advanced modules in mechatronics, communications engineering and engineering electromagnetics. This year also includes a hands-on design and build project in which you will develop, prototype and explore the market for a solution to an electronic engineering challenge.
In your final year you will complete a significant individual project. This is the largest single part of your degree and will give you an opportunity to develop deep knowledge and understanding in an area of your choice.
Modules
You may notice changes to some of our modules over the coming months. This is because we are making space for the following:
- Minors: Future Skills Pathways - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.
- Skills to Thrive built into every degree - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.
- Increased innovation and wellbeing - More room for creative learning, real-world projects and a healthier study rhythm.
The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing | 30 | |
| Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project | 30 | |
| Fundamentals of Mechanics | 15 | |
| Fundamentals of Materials | 15 | |
| Fundamentals of Electronics | 15 | |
| Fundamentals of Engineering | 15 | |
ENG1002: Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing
This module introduces modern Engineering Mathematics by teaching maths alongside programming.
What you learn in this module will support mathematical content in core modules throughout your programme. You will be introduced to core mathematical tools for modelling Engineering systems which will be developed further in Year 2. You will learn about statistical methods of analysis that are vital tools for Engineers in the 21st century.
An elementary introduction to programming in Python will be provided which will equip you with valuable data processing and modelling skills. The teaching of Python will mirror mathematical content, building on knowledge of specialist packages for matrices, differential equations and statistics.
This module aims to provide you with all mathematical tools to tackle modern Engineering problems. It will allow you to develop strong quantitative skills, such that mathematical tools become second nature so you can focus directly on Engineering challenges and concepts. An important aspect of this is to provide a solid foundation in programming so that it will help you develop new ways of Engineering thinking and cutting-edge solutions to ever-changing societal challenges.
ENG1005: Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project
The University declared an environment and climate emergency in May 2019. The future of our planet and community is at stake. We know though that simply declaring an environment and climate emergency is not enough so you will be part of a team involved in this real-world Project Based Learning (PBL) module to show our commitment to leading the change required. Your career as a professional engineer will require you to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams on complex and challenging projects. In preparation for this working environment your first task as a new engineering student will be to work on energy harvesting during this multidisciplinary challenge project.
The PBL driving question is ‘How can we harness ocean energy and convert it into reliable, sustainable and cost-competitive electricity that can be used to power homes, transport, and industries’.
The purpose of this module is to:
- Address the climate emergency through a team project focused on energy harvesting. The PBL project will facilitate the application of the core engineering knowledge gained in Fundamentals of Mechanics, Materials and Electronics.
- Develop 21st century skills in creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and technology literacy.
- Gain valuable experience in research/study skills, sketching, technical communication, 3D modelling and prototyping.
- Steering projects through the design process and creating prototypes for a final PBL ‘Public Product’.
ENG1007: Fundamentals of Mechanics
In this module we focus on classical mechanics. At the heart of any engineering analysis is the need to understand an object’s response to its environment, whether it’s the forces imparted by traffic as it traverses a bridge or the forces of lift that allow an aircraft to fly. None of this analysis is possible without first understanding classical mechanics. In this module you will cover foundational mechanics theory.
This module aims to equip you with fundamental knowledge and skills in Mechanics. It also consolidates a common knowledge base and begins the development of a learning methodology appropriate to a professional engineer. Through both continuous assessment and the end of year exams, the module encourages you to actively manage your own learning and seeks to develop your ability to communicate your understanding of engineering theory and concepts in a professional manner.
ENG1008: Fundamentals of Materials
In this module, we focus on two sub-disciplines, fracture mechanics and additive manufacturing. At the heart of any engineering analysis is the need to understand an object’s response to the applied conditions, whether it is the allowed stress level to avoid catastrophic failure of pressurised vessels, or altering material micro- and nanostructures to provide improved ductility, strength, or resistance to fracture. None of this analysis is possible without first understanding basic materials.
You will work through new topics each week with the aid of extensive learning materials, lectures, tutorials, and experimental activities. You will undertake several online continuous assessments throughout the module, which will allow you to evaluate your understanding of the material and diagnose areas that require further attention. Continuous assessments provide ongoing feedback and support you to actively manage your learning.
The module is taught using a flipped learning methodology. Each week, you will review background materials. A flipped learning methodology allows you to extract more benefit from guided tutorials but also requires more upfront work by you in preparation.
ENG1009: Fundamentals of Electronics
This module introduces the key building blocks of modern electronic systems, focusing on both analogue and digital electronics. You will learn how components like diodes and transistors help control and amplify signals, and how operational amplifiers are used in everyday devices. On the digital side, you’ll explore how computers and digital systems make decisions using logic, learning about the basic rules (Boolean algebra) and building blocks (logic gates, flip-flops, and counters) that underpin digital technology. The module blends theory with hands-on activities to help you understand how electronic circuits work and how they are used in real-world applications.
You will also take part in assessed practical electronic laboratories that introduces and develops your practical electronic skills in soldering and wiring. These practical laboratories will also develop the familiarity with using test and measurement equipment and applies your knowledge in both analogue and digital fields and demonstrate applications of their circuits.
ENS1000: Fundamentals of Engineering
This module exemplifies the unique approach taken here at Exeter to nurturing the next generation of multidisciplinary engineers. It will introduce engineering concepts and theory across the areas of Mechanics, Materials and Electronics and will provide you with a solid grounding on which to build in later modules.
In this module we focus on two sub-disciplines of materials, material science and material engineering, with topics spamming from material properties, material structures, material failure and material applications. At the heart of any engineering analysis is the need to understand an object's response to the applied conditions, whether it is the allowed stress level to avoid catastrophic failure of pressurised vessels, or altering material micro- and nanostructures to provide improved ductility, strength, or resistance to fracture. None of this analysis is possible without first understanding basic materials.
We also focus on classical mechanics. At the heart of any engineering analysis is the need to understand an object's response to its environment, whether it's the forces imparted by traffic as it traverses a bridge or the forces of lift that allow an aircraft to fly. None of this analysis is possible without first understanding classical mechanics. In this module you will cover foundational mechanics theory.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Electronic Engineering Challenge Project | 30 | |
| Microcontroller Engineering | 15 | |
| Modelling of Engineering Systems | 15 | |
| Communication and Networking Technologies | 15 | |
| Analogue and Digital Electronics Design | 15 | |
| Control Engineering | 15 | |
| Electrical Machines and Drives | 15 | |
ENG2003: Electronic Engineering Challenge Project
This module develops the necessary electronic design and practical skills in an electronic engineering degree course through a project based learning approach. Through this project, you will design, implement and test a complete communications system to solve an engineering problem. This module is delivered as an industrial project where you will be working as part of a group to bring the project to a successful conclusion. Through the project based approach, you will use your existing knowledge, learn new theory and skills or adopt a heuristic approach to tackle some aspects of the work. In this way you will gain practical understanding of the electronic design process which can not be developed through lectures alone.
Design, implementation and evaluation of a practicable wireless voice communications system.
ENG2008: Microcontroller Engineering
A microcontroller is a small computer on a single integrated circuit. It is widely used in automatically controlled systems and devices such as appliances, automobiles, robots and mobile phones. In this module, you will be introduced to the fundamental principles of the design, operation and application of microcontrollers. This includes the architecture of microcontrollers and peripherals, such as various types of memories, analogue and digital input/output interfaces, serial communication modules, timers and interrupts. You will also learn how to program a microcontroller and gain extensive practical experience of designing an embedded system using a microcontroller.
Prerequisite module: ENG1009 or equivalent
This module aims to develop your understanding of the fundamental principles of the design, architecture and applications of a microcontroller. The laboratory sessions concentrate on the microcontroller development system, and you will get the chance to use programming languages to develop a range of microcontroller based applications.
ENG2009: Modelling of Engineering Systems
This module is designed to introduce second year undergraduates to mathematical modelling techniques for engineering systems, and their implementation using scientific computing (e.g. python).
1. To strengthen mathematical and computational skills for solving mathematical challenges arising in the modelling of engineering systems.
2. To acquire a large variety of analytical, numerical and mathematical techniques to be used for those engineering problems.
3. To build practical skills in translating engineering problem statements into mathematical models / questions, and then analysing, simulating and solving the problem by writing a software programme.
4. Understand the concept of analytical and numerical approximation, and learn methods to validate and test your mathematical formulation and programme.
ENG2017: Communication and Networking Technologies
Communications and networking technologies are rapidly evolving, and have revolutionised the ways in which we socialise, and network in business. This module gives you the chance to gain in-depth knowledge of these technologies, and the ways in which they are used. You will learn all about protocols - the set of rules and instructions that computers and other devices follow when they communicate with each other across a network. Furthermore, you will gain invaluable practical experience, using the Internet as a tool to assist on your own project, in which you will conduct a risk analysis, and gain a deeper understanding of the impact that viruses can have on computer networks. You will also get the chance to see computer applications and protocols in action, when lecturers give demonstrations, using real life examples.
The aim of this module is to equip you with the underlying theory and knowledge that underpins the fields of communications engineering and computer networking. You will learn about the nature and purpose of key telecommunication and networking principles, and apply these principles to addressing typical telecommunications and networking problems. You will demonstrate what you have learnt by critically evaluating a specified communication system, and providing an appropriate technical solution to a problem associated with that system.
ENG2118: Analogue and Digital Electronics Design
Analogue and digital signals are found in all modern-day technology, from mobile phones to aircraft. This practical, hands-on module teaches you how to design, simulate, build and test real electronic systems.
You will get the chance to design electronic circuits using basic analogue and digital circuit building blocks, including transistor amplifiers, integrated circuit operational-amplifiers, filters, oscillators, counters, decoders, adders, latches and multiplexers. Furthermore, you will devise complex digital systems using programmable logic, such as Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). Finally, you will design a range of practical circuits, simulating their performance in modern electronics simulators (Multisim and HDL) and explore their hardware implementation taking into account practical considerations such as component tolerances for circuit analysis and improvement.
Throughout the module, lecturers will use a variety of case studies to aid your learning, including the design of amplifiers, filters and synchronous counters.
Prerequisite module: ENG1009 or equivalent
ENS2005: Control Engineering
The advancement of technology during the 20th century put control engineering on the map - and it still plays a critical role in everything from simple household washing machines to high performance fighter aircraft. This module will give you a fundamental understanding of control engineering for single input single output systems. In particular, you will analyse the fundamental concept of feedback and its impact on system dynamics. You will study the performance of closed loop systems from a time domain and frequency domain perspective. Classical approaches to studying closed loop systems will be introduced including root-locus, Nyquist and Bode diagram methods. The module will also describe a method for parameterizing all stabilizing controllers for a given plant model, and how this result can be used from a design perspective. The module will also introduce the fundamentals of proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control, which you will use to analyse and design control systems. The module will describe the concepts of gain and phase margins for assessing the robustness of closed loop systems to modelling uncertainty.
ENS2033: Electrical Machines and Drives
Electrical machines play an important role in industry, manufacturing, transportation and every aspect of our life. This module provides fundamental understanding of the main types of electrical machines used in industry including DC machines, induction and synchronous machines. You will learn their principles of operation, equivalent circuits, control schemes and applications. The theory will be supported by a series of hands-on practical experiments to understand the operation and design of electrical machines for real-world applications. AIMS - intentions of the moduleThe aim of this module is to build a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the different types of electrical machines used in industry and their applications , and develop the ability to analyse their operation, characteristics, and performance. Through lectures, worksheets and hands-on practical sessions, you will acquire knowledge and skill for the analyses of electrical machines.Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
90 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules.
Please note ENG3018 is compulsory for any students who did not take ENS2005 during Stage 2 and those students should take this module rather than another option in Optional Choice Group 1.
You must only select one optional module maximum in Term 1.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Communications Engineering | 15 | |
| Engineering Electromagnetics | 15 | |
| Electronic and Electrical Design and Build: Part 1 - Research | 15 | |
| Electronic and Electrical Design and Build: Part 2 - Development | 15 | |
| Electric Machines and Power Electronics | 15 | |
| Power Systems Analysis | 15 | |
ECM3166: Communications Engineering
Communications lie at the heart of our modern-day society so our communication systems need to deal with ever-increasing amounts of information, to operate at ever-increasing speeds, use lower and lower powers and protect personal data. In this module you will learn how to modern communication systems, such as wired and wireless technologies and optical fibre systems, meet such demands and, importantly, how to design modern communication links from a systems level perspective.
Prerequisite module: ENG2017 or equivalent.
The purpose of this module is to develop the subject-specific knowledge, understanding and skills, required to design and analyse modern-day communication systems. It develops the signal and system theory framework necessary to further your understanding of the operating and performance-limits of analog and digital communication systems. Furthermore, it applies such theory to real-world communications examples, including analog and digital radio, fibre-optic communications and wireless systems.
Finally, the module describes in detail the design and implementation of a range of modern-day digital communication systems, such as digital mobile communications links, computer communications, radio and TV broadcasting systems, optical fibre communications.
ENG3004: Engineering Electromagnetics
A fundamental knowledge of electromagnetics is critical when pursuing a career in electronic engineering, providing you with understanding of how signals travel in conductors and in space for applications in communications and antenna systems and foundation for designing such systems. Beginning with the physical exploration of electromagnetics, you will study the origins of electric and magnetic fields, looking at the historical impact and application of electromagnetism. Furthermore, you will investigate electrostatics and the electric field as well as magnetic forces and magnetostatics, applying this knowledge to real world engineering problems; exploring theories, such as Maxwell's equations, you will develop essential problem-solving tools. Meanwhile, studying communication systems, you will consider elements such as the transmission of mobile phone signals and how radio works, incorporating Hertz's first measurement of radio waves. Assignments will cover practical exercises and open-ended problems to design your microwave waveguides or antenna systems with numerical models.
ENS3011: Electronic and Electrical Design and Build: Part 1 - Research
To be successful in any industry requires a keen awareness of the commercial landscape in which you operate. Electronic and Electrical engineering is no different; in this module you and your team will undertake the research and design work required for the completion of a hands-on design and build project that challenges you to develop, prototype and explore the market for a solution to an electronic engineering challenge. This project emphasis the combination of commercial awareness and the application of sound engineering knowledge. You will have creative freedom and be encouraged to develop innovative engineering solutions to real-world problems and market opportunities.
ENS3012: Electronic and Electrical Design and Build: Part 2 - Development
This module continues directly from where you left off in term 1. You have secured investment, now it’s time to deliver. You and your team have 11 weeks to develop your concept into a physical prototype, capable of being mass produced and delivered to the market and or being presented for further investment. You will leverage all of your previous experience in analysis, design and prototype development to iterate your way towards a viable interactive astronaut smart glove system for the astronaut to use hand gestures to control robot assistants. This solution should satisfy your initial objective. Your output at the end of this stage of the project will depend on the nature of your project but will be discussed and agreed with the module convenor at the outset.
In parallel with your product development, your team must identify and analyse the ethical concerns related to your product. You will need to evaluate the effectiveness of your product/solution by making reasoned ethical choices, guided by professional codes of conduct, to determine appropriate actions for improvement.
ENS3013: Electric Machines and Power Electronics
Electric machines play an important role in industry, manufacturing, transportation and every aspect of our life. This module provides fundamental understanding of the main types of electric machines used in industry including DC machines, induction and synchronous machines. You will learn their principles of operation, equivalent circuits, control schemes and applications. This module will also cover semiconductor power electronics as important control devices and circuits in modern electric machine systems and power conversion. The theory will be supported by a series of hands-on practical experiments to understand the operation and design of electric machines and power electronic circuits for real-world applications.
The aim of this module is to build a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the different types of electric machines used in industry and their applications, and develop the ability to analyse their operation, characteristics, and performance. This module also aims to develop fundamental knowledge of semiconductor power electronics and the ability to analyse and design power converter circuits as control elements of electric machine and other power systems. Through lectures, tutorials, worksheets and hands-on practical sessions, you will acquire knowledge and skill for the analyses of electric machines and power electronics for real-world applications.
ENS3014: Power Systems Analysis
Resilient electrical power systems are an essential part of the infrastructure essential for a modern society. This module will deepen your insights into steady-state power system operation and develop your skills in power system analysis. Hand calculations on a simple 3-bus power network will help you understand simulation-aided power flow calculation on a large interconnected power network. Emphasis will be on the optimisation of the power system benefits in implementing economic dispatch and optimal power flow. An important aspect of this module is the delivery style, a mixture of theoretical and practical lectures and simulation-based laboratory exercises.
This module aims to develop your understanding of power system operation and its analysis from multiple core engineering perspectives. On successful completion of this module, you will attain the capability to calculate power flows in large power systems by iterative numerical approaches, be able to determine an optimal and economic dispatch of a power system and understand the criticalness of power system faults. This module will increase your confidence in performing an independent assessment of the steady-state operational conditions associated with a power system.
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Optional 1 | ||
| Digital Signal Processing | 15 | |
| Mechatronics | 15 | |
| Quality Control and Improvement | 15 | |
| Control Engineering | 15 | |
| Zero Emission Vehicles | 15 | |
ECM3165: Digital Signal Processing
In our technologically oriented world we need to process, interrogate and manipulate ever-increasing amounts of data from a wide variety of sources - such as video, audio and text, information databases, sensors and measurement systems, manufacturing equipment and robotic systems etc. Today, such signal processing is invariably carried out using digital techniques, and so digital signal processing (DSP) has become an invaluable and integral part of a wide variety of fields ranging from consumer electronics to medicine to space exploration. In this module you learn about the theory that lies behind the enormous popularity and power of DSP, as well as learning how to design and implement real-world DSP systems.
This module introduces you to the fundamental principles of digital signal processing, from both theoretical and practical viewpoints. You will get the chance to design digital signal processing systems for a range of important application areas, and to develop experimental digital signal processing applications using the XiLinx FPGA devices.
ENG3012: Mechatronics
This module takes you into an interdisciplinary field of engineering dealing with the integration of mechanical, electric and electronic components coordinated by a controller. You will have the chance to learn a broad range of mechatronic systems and components, including analogue and digital circuits, sensors, actuators, energy harvesting and system integration to gradually build your capability to design mechatronic systems. You will also have practical hands-on session to learn how to build real-world mechatronic systems, ranging from simple LED light flashing and DC motor control circuits, to complex robot arm control and ultrasonic range detection.
Aimed at both electronic and mechanical engineers, this module combines major components of mechanical, electric and electronic engineering to explore how mechatronic systems are designed and built, right from learning the fundamental knowledge and concepts of major components in the systems, through to building mechatronic systems for real-world applications.
ENG3017: Quality Control and Improvement
This module focuses on the fundamentals of total quality planning and improvement for both manufacturing and service organisations. The main focus is to monitor and control quality, and the way in which quality can be continually improved within an organisation. This module covers the importance and history of quality, definition of quality and total quality, the contribution of quality gurus, total quality tools and the improvement cycle (i.e., the seven quality control tools, statistical process control, Taguchi loss function method, and process capability), and root cause analysis; ultimately to improve product and/or service quality, increase customer satisfaction, and improve profitability and competitiveness. In this module, quality management related software will be introduced to tackle bigger and more complex quality datasets.
This module aims to systematically provide you with:
ENG3018: Control Engineering
The advancement of technology during the 20th century put control engineering on the map - and it still plays a critical role in everything from simple household washing machines to high performance fighter aircraft. This module will give you a fundamental understanding of control engineering for single input single output systems. In particular, you will analyse the fundamental concept of feedback and its impact on system dynamics. You will study the performance of closed loop systems from a time domain and frequency domain perspective. Classical approaches to studying closed loop systems will be introduced including root-locus, Nyquist and Bode diagram methods. The module will also describe a method for parameterizing all stabilizing controllers for a given plant model, and how this result can be used from a design perspective. The module will also introduce the fundamentals of proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control, which you will use to analyse and design control systems. The module will describe the concepts of gain and phase margins and the H-infinity norm, for assessing the robustness of closed loop systems to modelling uncertainty. The lectures are supported by computer laboratories for modelling and simulation of systems using the Control Engineering toolbox in Matlab.
ENG3023: Zero Emission Vehicles
Today, it is of paramount importance to stimulate the creativity of students to solve the challenges in the decarbonisation of the transportation sector.
This module aims to provide you with a solid foundation in modelling and control techniques for zero-emission powertrains. Throughout the module, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the core components of a fully electric vehicle, including batteries, power converters, electric motors, and drives, as well as mechanical elements. Furthermore, the module will introduce you to the fundamentals of energy balance and management principles specific to electric vehicles, along with an introduction to optimization approaches applied in this domain.
The module provides a comprehensive exploration of the concepts of modelling, energy-power management, control, and optimisation as they relate to zero-emission vehicles. It will enable you to develop a range of interdisciplinary skills at the intersection between mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineering. A central theme of the module is to demonstrate the significance of mathematical modelling and equations in critically evaluating power requirements, efficiency, and energy balance in the context of electric vehicles.
The module will encourage the creation of an inclusive team-work environment where you will contribute as a group to achieve common goals.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
If you are studying ‘with Year in Industry’ you will spend your fourth year on placement and complete a 120-credit module.
For more information please see the course variants.
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Year in Industry | 120 | |
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Year in Industry | 120 | |
ECM3174: Year in Industry
The Year in Industry module will provide you with an opportunity to undertake practical work experience in a business, commercial or public sector engineering environment that is of direct relevance to your development as an experienced professional. You will apply the knowledge and skills from taught modules in the workplace, which will give you important insights into your potential job role once you graduate from university. You will be responsible for finding your own placement (with support from the Student Experience and Employability Team and the Career Zone). All paperwork to support the approval of the placement must be submitted by you, and approved by the module leader at least 4 weeks in advance of the start date for your placement. You can undertake your work placement in the UK, any part of the European Union countries that participate in the Erasmus+ programme, or other approved international setting.
The aim of this module is to provide practical work experience in a business, commercial or public sector setting that is of direct relevance to the subject-specific aims of your degree programme. Crucially, the module will also develop and enhance critical soft skills which are in demand within the engineering sector, e.g. communication, team working, time management, planning, resilience, commercial awareness.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
75 credits of compulsory modules, 45 credits of optional modules.
You must only select one optional module maximum in Term 2.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| MEng Individual Investigative Project | 45 | |
| Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy Systems | 15 | |
| Resilience of Electrical Energy Systems | 15 | |
ENGM015: MEng Individual Investigative Project
The MEng Individual Project module will enable you to put into practice your research, project management and engineering skills, in the investigation of an engineering research question. This is a research focused project that will give you the opportunity to develop a deep level of understanding in a research area of your choice. You will work with engineering academics in their areas of expertise and contribute towards engineering innovation.
Upon selecting of an area of research interest, you will, in collaboration with your research supervisor, develop a research question based on your review and assessment of the existing literature. You will develop a hypothesis and set about designing a programme of research that allows you to test your hypothesis. Projects may range from heavily experimental to purely theoretical or numerical.
You will disseminate your research findings by producing an academic paper and presentation. A goal throughout your project will be the production of publishable work that advances the state of knowledge. To this end, you will produce an academic paper. Should your work have made a contribution to the state of knowledge on your chosen topic and be endorsed by your supervisor, your paper will be submitted for publication in an academic journal.
ENGM031: Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy Systems
Progress towards Net-Zero is bringing a revolutionary change in fossil fuel-based power systems and forcing the transition to a low carbon Smart Grid. The main concepts in smart grids and sustainable energy systems will be discussed with a focus on the smart grid network architecture, enabling ICT technologies and standards, demand management, data analytics, cyber security, integration of low-carbon technologies such as intermittent renewables, electric vehicles, and storage. This module assesses their impact on network planning, economic design and operation, security, reliability and system resilience, as well as societal benefits.
This module aims to help you understand the key Smart Grid concepts with a focus on the smart grid network architecture, enabling ICT technologies, integration of renewable energy resources, demand management and other low-carbon technologies into the power network.
ENGM032: Resilience of Electrical Energy Systems
Power system engineers must ensure a mixture of intermittent renewable generation, hydro, nuclear and storage can satisfy the electrical energy demand of an increasingly electrified world. This needs increasingly smarter and more resilient local distribution grids, operating in conjunction with national/regional transmission grids interconnected to neighbours via HVDC or AC (EHV/UHV) interties. This module aims to expand your knowledge on practical issues related to system adequacy, reliability and resilience from different technological, societal and environmental perspectives. The objective is to increase your understanding of transient and voltage stability with an emphasis on disturbances caused by switching actions and short-circuit faults. Symmetrical components will be used to calculate and analyse balanced and unbalanced faults in a power network. The module will also include the fundamental relaying principles needed to achieve fast, dependable, selective, secure and stable protection, and discuss more recent probabilistic techniques and indices now applied to system adequacy and post-disturbance recovery. A framework for system resilience assessment will be established during this module.
This module aims to educate you about the concepts of power system adequacy, reliability and resilience; with an emphasis on power system control, dynamics, operation and protection.
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional Choice Group 1 | ||
| Multivariable State-Space Control | 15 | |
| Advanced Communication Systems | 15 | |
| Advanced Finite Element Analysis | 15 | |
| Metamaterials | 15 | |
| Robotics and Automation | 15 | |
| Digital Twinning for Power System Plant | 15 | |
ECMM141: Multivariable State-Space Control
Control theory is concerned with forcing the measured outputs of a system to follow a desired reference command, through the manipulation of certain input variables to the system. Ideally this tracking should be accomplished in the face of uncertain knowledge of the system and external disturbances. A powerful concept in this field is the notion of feedback – whereby the measured outputs of the system are compared in real-time with the reference signal, and the errors are processed to compute updates of the manipulated system inputs. Control systems are often a 'hidden technology’ and exist all around us and are often a key aspect of many of the devices and products that that we rely upon. For example, control systems are a vital `component’ in hard disk drives, aircraft, communications devices, robots, chemical plants, space exploration, motors and drives, and land-vehicles. This module will build on ideas from ECM2105 which considered these ideas when posed in the framework of single-input single-output systems. Real engineering systems are often intrinsically multi-variable in nature, and a change to one input simultaneously affects many outputs e.g., aircraft. Whilst it is possible to try to decouple multi-input multi-output systems into several single-input single-output loops, a more elegant approach is to retain the multi-variable nature of the problem from the outset, and to consider a so-called state-space approach.
Pre-requisite ENS2005
ENGM002: Advanced Communication Systems
The fast, reliable and low-power communication of information is critical to our modern technologically oriented world. Communication Systems is a field of study that has gained significant importance in recent years due to the rapid advancement of communication technologies and the increasing demand for high-speed and reliable communication networks.
In this module you will learn about the fundamental operating principles of wireless devices and systems for mobile and satellite communications, what factors drive their design, and their current and likely future applications. This includes the Internet of Things, or IoT, which is the network of Internet-based smart devices, or “Things”, that integrate embedded processors, sensors, and communication hardware to collect and exchange data. We will also explore some advanced topics in optical communication systems.
ENGM003: Advanced Finite Element Analysis
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is an important tool for mechanical engineers that is used in analysis, optimisation, and design of material and engineering components. This course will provide you with a deeper knowledge in numerical techniques ranging from FD to FEA at the frontiers of modern engineering research. This module will give you more insight how numerical techniques such as FD and FEM work and how to solve advanced problems numerically and to understand the underlying mathematical challenges of solving such problems. You will learn about the concept of finite difference and FEA and how it is derived from numerical methods, starting from FD to Galerkin FEA method. In Labs you will use MATLAB to solve numerical engineering problems e.g. heat equation, stress distribution etc.
This module aims to:
- Introduce advanced topics in finite difference and finite element methods and how to use this knowledge in analysis, design and optimization of complex engineering problems.
- Introduce the fundamental of continuum mechanics and how we use it in advanced nonlinear problems.
- Provide detailed understanding of geometric and materials nonlinearity such as contact analysis, hyper-elasticity, elasto-plasticity.
- Provide detailed knowledge of numerical techniques and how to use it to solve advanced problems.
ENGM016: Metamaterials
This multidisciplinary module will focus on innovative materials that combine mechanical properties with unusual chemical, optical or electromagnetic properties. These materials include, but are not limited to, nanomaterials, carbon-based and organic materials, hybrid materials and metamaterials. You will investigate the application of these materials through research showcases in opto-electronics, energy harvesting and storage and wearables.
This module will cover the principles behind the behaviour of nanomaterials, as well as nanofabrication techniques and advanced applications of nanostructured and nanoengineered materials, and the issues associated with the manufacturing and commercialisation of such materials.
The aim of this module is to explore the many applications of an expanding range of materials at the nanoscale. Examples of applications of such materials in areas such as opto-electronics, energy harvesting and storage, and wearables.
ENGM020: Robotics and Automation
The use of robotics in society is increasing, with applications ranging from agriculture to manufacturing, with a growing interest in autonomous systems. This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of robotic systems, including kinematics and dynamics, as applied to manipulators and mobile robots. The module will also review the actuators and sensors supporting robotic systems and their motion control. In addition, this module will cover various aspects of automation and the application of robotic platforms, in industry, particularly for mobile sensing.
This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of robotics and automation. The module will provide you with an appreciation of the basic concepts of robotics, simulation and modelling techniques and critical components of such complex robotic systems. You will also learn planning tasks and design new automated systems with control and optimisation strategies. Scheduled tutorials and laboratory sessions aim to enhance your understanding of robotics and automation systems, their capability, planning/control, and fundamentals of robotic operating systems.
ENGM030: Digital Twinning for Power System Plant
Power system plant transports electrical energy from the generating sources to the consumers, and includes transformers, cables, overhead lines, switchgear, and the control and monitoring equipment that ensures power quality and resilience. The basic principles and key issues in designing the plant and ensuring the operational and maintenance strategies are appropriate for a resilient smart grid future are discussed in the module. It also introduces the concept of plant digital twins. This uses condition monitoring data, in conjunction with integrated simulation models, to evaluate the thermal, electrical, mechanical and chemical properties of the plant, and assess failure-risk and life-expectancy.
The module aims to educate you about the items of plant used in a power system, with a focus on design principles, modes of operation and lifecycle management. Furthermore, it will teach you the main concepts associated with condition monitoring and asset management. By introducing state-of-art ideas in digital twinning the module will ensure you are equipped with knowledge of the digital tools needed to manage a future low-carbon smart grid.
Course variants
MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry
UCAS code: H132
Our five year 'with Year in Industry’ programme includes a paid placement in business or industry for the duration of your third year. Work experience is a real advantage when entering the graduate job market. It’s also a great way to try out different jobs and to make contacts within companies you’re interested in working for.
Does it count towards my degree?
Yes, it’s worth 120 credits.
How does it affect my tuition fee?
During this year you will pay a reduced tuition fee. Visit the Tuition Fees page for more information.
How do I apply?
You can apply for this programme through UCAS using the code at the top of this page, or transfer onto this option at the end of your first year in an Exeter-based Engineering degree.
Preparation and support
We will help you to prepare for your work placement from early in your studies. A special module 'Employability and Placement Preparation for Engineers' takes place at the start of your second year. This is an opportunity to start thinking about your placement well in advance. You’ll also be invited to attend workshops offering guidance and support.
There are a few reasons why I picked the University of Exeter. The campus is beautiful, and it is surrounded by greenery which I like. Exeter’s engineering degrees are also more project based. This means you get a mix of the academic and hands-on technical side. A lot of universities are more focused on just the academic side. I think the projects really help you understand the subject because you’re not just looking at lecture slides and hearing somebody talk, you are applying what you’re learning.
When I started at Exeter, I didn’t originally select the Year in Industry programme, but I changed to it during my second year. I spent a year working at Intel, gaining industry experience and making contacts. It was a great experience and I think it will be useful going forward for my career prospects.
Sam
MEng Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry
Fees
Tuition fees for 2026 entry
UK students: £9,790 per year
International students: £31,200 per year
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. We also provide scholarships for sport, music and other achievements, alongside regional and partner awards such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. Financial support is available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.
* Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details.
Learning and teaching
You’ll typically have between 15 and 32 hours of direct contact time per week with your tutors and you will be expected to supplement your lectures with independent study. You should expect your total workload to average about 40 hours per week during term time.
In addition to lectures you’ll also have access to our workshops and laboratories where you’ll be trained to use specialist equipment, supporting and developing what you’ve learnt in the classroom and enabling you to put what you’ve learnt into practice.
A research and practice led culture
All our academic staff are internationally-recognised scientists working across a wide range of topics. Your course will draw on the very latest ideas, research discoveries and new technologies in the field. You’ll be able to participate directly with current research at various stages throughout your degree.
Student projects are often linked to our research activities and may involve working with industrial partners. Recent projects have included the design of self-sustained miniature swarm robots.
Assessment
Modules are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment through small practical exercises, project work, essay writing, presentations and exams. You must pass your first year assessment in order to progress to the second year, but the results do not count towards your degree classification.
Project work is a core element of this degree, providing invaluable experience of problem-solving, engineering design and team working. Projects are typically industrially driven, are commercially relevant and often directly involve a company.
Your future
Our graduates are now working for major international organisations in a diverse range of sectors, or have successfully launched their own companies.
Engineers have a reputation as being articulate, numerate, problem solvers, who claim great job satisfaction. Typically, salaries are significantly higher for engineering graduates than the average for other graduates.
Exeter has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and a strong employment record. Our graduates excel in specialist engineering fields and across a broad range of other sectors. We offer a very wide range of opportunities for you to develop the skills employers are looking for.
Employer visits
Throughout your degree you will have the opportunity to meet with graduate employers. Professional engineers visit the university to hold mock interviews, allowing you to discuss your career opportunities at an early enough stage to inform your choice of modules and placement decisions.
Career paths
The broad-based skills acquired during your degree will give you an excellent grounding for a wide variety of careers, not only those related to Engineering but also in wider fields. Examples of roles recent graduates are now working as include:
- Aerospace Engineer
- Chartered and Certified Accountant
- Civil Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Engineering Project Manager
- Project Engineer
- Information Technology Professional
- Mechanical Engineer
- Programmer
- Software Developer
