Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons)
Aston University, Birmingham
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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15-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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**Overview**Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) successful completion of this degree will provide you with the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer, preparing you for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector. As an electrical and electronic engineer, you have the power to shape the world around you. At Aston University, we empower you to make a tangible difference in society by developing sustainable technologies, advancing ...Read more


Overview

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) successful completion of this degree will provide you with the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer, preparing you for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector. As an electrical and electronic engineer, you have the power to shape the world around you. At Aston University, we empower you to make a tangible difference in society by developing sustainable technologies, advancing communication systems, and improving lives through innovation.You will leave with the required skills to innovate, design, test and apply electrical and electronic components and systems to a range of sectors. This course goes beyond technical engineering to include transferable skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and commercial awareness


Assessment

The MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree is assessed through a combination of exams, project portfolios, client briefs, lab reports, presentations, and coursework. Your final degree classification is determined by your performance in all years after the first year.


Key course benefits

- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)- Our placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects- Ranked 13th in the UK for graduate prospects 'On-Track' (Complete University Guide, 2023)

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
77/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
33rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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Lex
13 Feb 23

Everything is great, student union is really quiet and boring..Read more

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Danesh
08 Apr 22

It’s located on a good site, everything is right next to it. The lectures and labs are very helpful. An improvement I would make is to add more computers in the study placed..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

BBC: including grade B in Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Standard offerBCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject & if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade BCCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer) STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

15 Distinctions credits and 30 Merit credits at level 3 including 15 credits in Mathematics units and 15 credits in STEM (a) subject units.STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including Maths and another STEM (a) subject.STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

Any subject: DDM + grade B in A Level MathsQCF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians.RQF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics. For other BTEC combinations please check the Aston website.

The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction- Building Services Engineering for Construction- Onsite Construction- Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing- Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control- Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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£21,500 per year

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Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.3 miles away
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