Electrical & Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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Edinburgh Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

09-SEP-24

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Duration

5 Years

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Qualification

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

Location

Edinburgh Campus

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Full time

Start date

09-SEP-24

Duration

5 Years

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Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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Course info

OverviewThe MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a 5-year programme, which shares a common structure with the BEng degree for the first 3 years. Students study a broad-based range of topics from low current electronics to high power systems. At the end of year 3, candidates are selected to progress to the MEng course for a further 2 years of study.During the 4th and 5th years, technical studies are advanced to a master’s level and the syllabus is greatly extended in the area of ...Read more

Overview

The MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a 5-year programme, which shares a common structure with the BEng degree for the first 3 years. Students study a broad-based range of topics from low current electronics to high power systems. At the end of year 3, candidates are selected to progress to the MEng course for a further 2 years of study.

During the 4th and 5th years, technical studies are advanced to a master’s level and the syllabus is greatly extended in the area of engineering management. A six-month industrial placement takes place over summer, after 4th year, and runs until the end of the first semester of the final year.

Our teaching philosophy

The philosophy behind all our programmes is 'learning by doing'. Our programmes are designed to be practical and allow students to develop skills beyond traditional academic content.

Students work on both individual and group projects from the third year onwards, providing them with valuable hands-on experience. The projects challenge you to solve a 'real life' problem - such as the project in which our students helped design an electronic egg to monitor penguin incubation.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Employability

In highly skilled work

  • 100% of those are in highly skilled work 15 months after graduating.

Salary

  • The average salary of students 15 months after graduating: £28000
  • The average UK salary of students 15 months after graduating from a similar course: £28000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into 15 months after graduating:

  • Engineering professionals
  • Information technology and telecommunications professionals

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
67/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
28th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
44th
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 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
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
£25,000
What students say
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Qixuan
05 Feb 24

I think the teachers here are very responsible in class and the security personnel do a good job. When students encounter problems, the service center will solve them..Read more

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Richard
05 Feb 24

The teaching quality is high and the school environment is very good. However, the quality of students is uneven, the dormitory can often hear the Shouting of students who stay up..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BB Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

including Physics and Maths, with one at B for entry to Year 1.For entry to Year 2: ABB including Physics and Maths with one at A.

to include AB / BA in Maths and one of Physics / Technological Studies / Engineering Science. Physics is preferred.

in Mathematics and Physics plus AABB at Higher for entry to Year 2.

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)

with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1.For entry to Year 2: 33 points with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.

in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Physics) for entry to Year 1.For entry to Year 2: DDD in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Physics).

HNC in a relevant subject (including additional Mathematics) with A in graded unit for entry to Year 1.

HND in a relevant subject (including additional Mathematics) with AA in graded units for entry to Year 2.

We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£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 Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,048 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 EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,048 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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I think the teachers here are very responsible in class and the security personnel do a good job. When students encounter problems, the service center will solve them...
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The teaching quality is high and the school environment is very good. However, the quality of students is uneven, the dormitory can often hear the Shouting of students who stay up...
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