BEng/MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The BEng/MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree at De Montfort University is a rigorous and challenging program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of electrical and electronic engineering. The course covers a wide range of topics, including circuit analysis, electronics materials, digital systems, control systems, and power systems, among others. Students will also have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as renewable energy, IoT, or cybersecurity. With a strong emphasis on practical application, students will gain hands-on experience through laboratory sessions and projects, preparing them for a successful career in this exciting field.

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Students have the opportunity to participate in industry-based projects and internships, providing valuable real-world experience and networking opportunities. The university has strong industry connections, with many of its graduates going on to work for top companies in the field. The course is also accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), ensuring that students receive a high-quality education.

Discover Your Potential at De Montfort University

De Montfort University offers a unique learning environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration. The university's location in Leicester provides easy access to major cities in the UK, as well as Europe and beyond. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse student body, students will have everything they need to succeed in their studies and beyond.

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)*, this course puts you at the forefront of specialist areas of electrical and electronic engineering and will help you master a skillset that meets industry needs. You will study a range of specialist modules, including Electronic Circuits and Systems, Embedded Application Design and Interfacing, and Electrical Transmission and Distribution.

Whether you opt for the three-year BEng (Hons) programme or the four-year integrated master's MEng, our experienced staff will further your understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles, and will also develop your design, research and project management skills.

Our dedicated facilities are divided into several specialised areas each featuring experimental equipment, such as: general electronics and assembly, digital electronics and microprocessor engineering supported by state-of-the-art measurement devices and workstations, power electronics, control systems and communications engineering, and Smart Grid.

Our graduates work at national and multinational companies, including Airbus UK and Cummins UK, pursuing careers in electronic product design, radio frequency design and mobile communications, signal processing, control and power electronics, electronic control systems, telecommunications, military and aeronautical electronics.

Entry Criteria

• Normally 112 UCAS points (120 UCAS points for MEng) from at least two A-levels or equivalent, including one of the following subjects: Mathematics or Physics at grade C or

• Engineering or Physics BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM (DDM for MEng)

Plus five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Alternative qualifications include:

• Pass in one of the following QAA accredited Access to HE course.

  • Access to HE Engineering

  • Engineering Science

  • Engineering Science and Mathematics

  • Physics and Engineering

  • Physics and Mathematics

  • Electronics and Computer Engineering

• If you are studying an alternative Access course that is related to Engineering, Mathematics or Physics please contact us for more details.

• English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course

• International Baccalaureate: 26+ points (30+ points for MEng) with Mathematics or Physics at higher level

• Engineering Year Zero: Pass

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.