Electronics and Electrical Engineering MEng (Hons)

Level: Undergraduate

Subject: Engineering

Year of entry: 2027 (show 2026 entry)

Key facts

UCAS Code

H601

Award

MEng (Hons)

Duration of study

4 years, 5 years

Delivery

Full-time

Study location

King's Buildings campus

Start date

September 2027

School

School of Engineering

College

College of Science and Engineering

Study abroad

Available

Accreditation

Available

Placement

Available

Second year entry

Available

Open days and events

About the degree programme

Electronics and electrical engineers pioneer change in the modern technologies that underpin our world. From the tiny processors in smartphones, to the heavy-duty power electronics in wind turbines, they create more powerful, efficient and universal products, systems and materials, addressing the future needs of societies locally and across the globe.

Electronics is the study of circuits and devices that carry relatively small currents and voltages. It concerns the sensing, transduction and processing of data signals, in either digital or analogue forms.

Electrical engineering concerns much larger currents and voltages - usually for the purpose of generating and transmitting electrical power.

In an electronics and electrical engineering (EEE) degree programme, you will study both areas with the opportunity to specialise in later years.

We deliver this content across three streams: 

  • electronics (for example, analogue, digital, microelectronics)
  • information sciences (for example, communications, sensors, machine learning)
  • power (for example, smart grids, machines, systems)

United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

Based on our compulsory course material, this degree aligns with many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the top three being: 

  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 
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Ties to industry

Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from prominent electronics and electrical engineering companies. This has, and continues to, influence our curriculum and programme development.

Many of our EEE courses benefit from industry collaboration, including a state-of-the-art electronics laboratory equipped with industry-standard measurement and testing equipment. We also regularly host guest lectures from experienced professionals in the EEE sector.

How long it takes to complete this degree programme

This programme is usually studied over 5 years, however some students may be eligible to enter in Year 2 and complete the programme in 4 years.

Programme rankings

  • The School of Engineering is consistently ranked in the UK's top 10 universities for engineering (Times Higher Education rankings by subject 2026 and QS World University rankings by subject 2026).
  • The School of Engineering’s joint submission with Heriot-Watt University in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK by Times Higher Education, based on the quality and breadth of our combined research.
  • The University of Edinburgh is ranked 4th in the world and 2nd in the UK for sustainability, recognising our leadership in creating a more sustainable world (2026 QS World University Rankings). 

Programme benefits

  • An enviable suite of facilities including specialist laboratories, student makerspaces and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment.
  • Research-led teaching by internationally leading academics.
  • Strong links to industry (particularly in microelectronics) with excellent career prospects, industry relevant curriculum and internships.
  • A balanced curriculum covering theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.

The degree doesn't just teach engineering principles; it equips me with the practical skills, industry exposure, and confidence needed to excel in my future career. The combination of rigorous academics and real-world applications ensures that I'm well-prepared to tackle the challenges of the engineering field and enter my future career with a degree that is well recognised and valuable to employers.

Mukhil BEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, graduated 2025

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Tuition fees for MEng (Hons) Electronics and Electrical Engineering

View the tuition fees for one academic year of MEng (Hons) Electronics and Electrical Engineering.

Tuition fees for this programme

Additional costs

Costs for an optional year abroad

If you study abroad in Year 3 through the University's study exchange programme, you will need to pay related costs. These include:

  • tuition fees
  • accommodation and living costs
  • country-specific expenses like travel, visas and insurance

You can use our budget calculator to help estimate your costs.

Find out more about costs for studying abroad

You can also use a tool like Numbeo to compare the cost of living abroad to Edinburgh or your home town or city.

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Accommodation and living costs

You need to cover your accommodation and living costs for the duration of your programme.

We estimate that a single student can potentially spend £1,023 to £2,043 each month on living costs, depending on your accommodation.

This estimate covers the costs of:

  • accommodation
  • food
  • utility bills
  • travel within Edinburgh
  • health and wellbeing costs

See a breakdown of living costs

Scholarships and funding

Funding information

You can find detailed information on financial support available, based on where you are living, in our funding section.

Funding

What you will study

In the early years of the degree, we teach a solid foundation of electronics and electrical engineering. Our courses are designed to improve your team-working and problem-solving skills.

In later years, our degree gives you the flexibility to study specialist courses in areas you are most interested in.

Curriculum renewal

The School of Engineering is currently undertaking an ongoing curriculum renewal, which may result in changes to this degree programme.

The renewal is being carried out with:

  • our industrial partners
  • accreditation bodies
  • students

This renewal makes sure we equip you for an exciting career in the ever-changing world of engineering.

You will take introductory courses and develop skills that you will later rely on as a professional engineer, including:

  • problem-solving skills
  • teamwork
  • advanced thinking
  • confidence
  • technical topics in engineering
  • mathematics

You will also have the opportunity to explore another engineering discipline and cross-cutting interdisciplinary topics and practices.

Additional courses

You will choose courses from across the University to complement your engineering studies, with options available in the sciences, arts and humanities.

Find courses

The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.

You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.

Find Year 1 courses (2025-2026 academic year)

In Year 2, you will specialise in core electronics and electrical engineering themes, which usually include:

  • analogue circuits
  • digital system design
  • microelectronics
  • power engineering
  • signal processing

You will also develop your skills in programming, engineering mathematics and engineering design.

These courses prepare you for further specialisation at honours level. They cover technical concepts and, where possible, give you the opportunity to apply these in a practical situation.

You can also broaden your knowledge and skills by taking courses in other engineering disciplines, or other subjects.

Find courses

The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.

You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.

Find Year 2 courses (2025-2026 academic year)

The thematic areas developed in Year 2 continue into Year 3.

You will also be introduced to the new themes of:

  • electromagnetics and photonics
  • control and instrumentation engineering

You will complete practical or computing exercises in:

  • microelectronics and digital systems design
  • analogue mixed-signal labs
  • embedded software
  • electrical machines
  • control and instrumentation engineering

You will also take part in group projects and exercises, including a power system group design project, and team exercises in design and manufacturing.

Progression routes

At the end of Year 3, you will have the option to complete one more year for a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree, or a further two years for a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree.

The latter is subject to you achieving an average of 55% or higher in Year 3.

Find courses

The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.

You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.

Find Year 3 courses (2025-2026 academic year)

Year 4 allows you to specialise in your chosen thematic areas, including:

  • analogue electronics
  • bioelectronics
  • digital electronics
  • power engineering
  • Radio-frequency engineering
  • signals and communications
  • software, data analysis and machine learning

You will also learn about the economic, social and environmental context of engineering, in preparation for a professional career within the field.

You will participate in an interdisciplinary group design project. This allows you to deal with real-world problems within a multidisciplinary team.

Find courses

The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.

You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.

Find Year 4 courses (2025-2026 academic year)

Your final year will involve practical and project work.

If you undertake an industry-sponsored project on placement, you will normally conduct this on company premises.

If you undertake an internal project, you will work within the University. Your project can be linked to the research activity of your supervisor. This will expose you to, and allow you to contribute to, the research output of the University.

The project represents half of your year’s work, meaning Year 5 involves the application of learned knowledge to practical situations.

You will also select topics you are interested in from a wide range of advanced courses. This allows you to specialise further or broaden your skills.

Many of these courses usually address industrial demand, equipping you with the latest hardware and software skills, such as:

  • advanced coding techniques
  • practical skills
  • modelling and simulation skills
Find courses

The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.

You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.

Find Year 5 courses (2025-2026 academic year)

Study abroad

In Year 3, you will have opportunities to study abroad.

The University has a variety of agreements with international institutions that allow you to study there in Year 3. 

Common destinations include:

  • USA
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Europe
  • Asia

What are my choices for going abroad?

This is enhanced by subject-specific agreements, which provide additional destinations.

Where can I go?

Placements

The School of Engineering placement team coordinates the MEng placements. We maintain strong relationships with our industrial partners and can support you to find a placement by:

  • advertising opportunities
  • organising supporting events to help you with the applications and interviews
  • guiding you through the process
  • providing advice so you can make the most of your experience

All industrial placements advertised by the School of Engineering are paid opportunities.

You also have the option to source your own placement in a relevant company or overseas research institution.

The industrial placement allows you to apply the knowledge that you have developed as part of your degree within a professional graduate level environment and learn new transferable skills. 

Previous placement opportunities

Previous placement hosts have operated in a range of industries, including:

  • building services
  • microelectronic design
  • power
  • software engineering

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

The exciting nature of engineering means you will have a diverse learning experience throughout your degree.

We will teach you through a mixture of:

  • lectures
  • tutorials
  • laboratory sessions
  • projects
  • group work

In your final years, you will dedicate more time to private study, so you will need to be well-motivated and organised.

You will receive supervision with projects.

Sustainability

Compulsory course material on this programme reflects the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals; primarily SDGs 7, 8 and 9.

Depending on the optional courses you choose to take, you will have the opportunity to explore others.

Further your knowledge of sustainability with our free training and resources

Social and civic responsibility is a key focus of the University.

Learn more about our focus on social and civic responsibility in our Climate Strategy

Assessment

You will be assessed through coursework and examinations.

For detailed information on compulsory and option courses you should review the Programme Structure - Degree Programme Table. You can find links to this information under the individual years of study.

Refer to individual course details to see the types of assessment included.

This is a sample timetable showing a week in the life of a first-year Electronics and Electrical Engineering student (Semester 1). Courses may change from year-to-year and your own timetable will differ. Optional course options will have different timetables.

Monday
  • 10am to 10.50am - Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)
  • 11.10am to 1.00pm - Engineering Principles 1 (lecture)
  • 2.10pm to 3.00pm - Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture)
Tuesday
  • 12.10pm to 1.00pm - Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)
  • 2.10pm to 4.00pm - Engineering Principles 1 (seminar)
Wednesday
  • 10am to 12pm - Engineering Principles 1 (group work)
  • 12.10pm to 1.00pm - Engineering Mathematics 1A (workshop)
Thursday
  • 12.10pm to 1.00pm - Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)
Friday
  • 2.10pm to 3.00pm - Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture)
  • 4.10pm to 5.00pm - Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (seminar)

Support for your studies

You will have access to a range of support services if you need them throughout your degree.

We will assign you to a student adviser, and this should be the first person to contact if you need help. They can guide you to other University service teams depending on what support you need.

Support for your studies

Our academic staff

Our research directly informs what you study. You will learn from academics who are researching solutions to the world’s grand challenges and delivering critical societal, economic and environmental outcomes.

Where you will study

Study location

The majority of your learning will take place at the King’s Buildings campus, depending on the courses selected.

The King’s Buildings campus is around 15 minutes from central Edinburgh by bus or bike.

You may also study at various University campus locations in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, depending on the option courses selected.

Academic facilities

At the King's Buildings campus, you will have access to a wide range of practical facilities, including:

  • industry standard software and hardware
  • in-person and remote labs
  • electronics teaching labs
  • power teaching lab

In addition, you can access a wide range of academic facilities, including:

  • libraries
  • study spaces (some spaces are open 24 hours)
  • IT facilities
  • social spaces
  • leisure facilities

You can also take advantage of the University’s computing resources. This includes a laptop loan service offered through the library, with extended loans available for those in financial hardship.

Borrowing a laptop

All essential reading materials are freely accessible through the University library or on our online learning platform LEARN.

Engineering Makerspace

You will be able to bring your ideas to life at the Engineering Makerspace, a dedicated workspace for students to design, build and test their own projects and inventions.

Engineering Makerspace

Accreditation

This degree is currently going through the process of reaccreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Accreditation is awarded through a renewal-based and periodic accreditation review process, which is currently underway for academic year 2026/27. Statuses can be checked on the Engineering Council pages.

Engineering Council pages (external link) 

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

Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees. 

An accredited degree is also likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords. 

Career paths

Electronics and electrical engineering are vibrant parts of the UK economy, where demand for graduates is high.

Where our graduates find employment

Employment tends to be in engineering or sometimes in IT or financial services roles.

Typical roles in engineering include:

  • analogue design engineer
  • electronics engineer
  • energy/business consultant
  • hardware engineer
  • project officer
  • research and development engineer
  • systems engineer

Internships

The School of Engineering funds a number of internships each year to enable students to work on research or teaching focused projects over the summer and gain relevant work experience here in the School. Internships are allocated on a competitive basis, across each of the four disciplines: Chemical, Civil & Environmental, Electronics & Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Applications are open to non-finalist undergraduate students who are at least in the second year of their programme.​

We advertise internship opportunities and arrange company presentations with the Careers Service. These experiences can feature on your transcript after completing an Edinburgh Award.

Edinburgh Award

Careers Service

Our Careers Service can help you to fully develop your potential and achieve your future goals.

The Careers Service supports you not only while you are studying at the University, but also for up to two years after you finish your studies.

With the Careers Service, you can:

  • access digital resources to help you understand your skills and strengths
  • try different types of experiences and reflect on how and what you develop
  • get help finding work, including part-time jobs, vacation work, internships and graduate jobs
  • attend careers events and practice interviews
  • get information and advice to help you make informed decisions

Visit the Careers Service website

Further study

Postgraduate study

Graduates who progress to postgraduate study may complete a taught masters degree or research degree, including a PhD, in subjects that include engineering areas, such as:

  • communication and signal engineering
  • energy (including renewables)
  • nanotechnology
  • artificial intelligence
  • bioengineering
  • electronics
  • engineering management

Plus, other fields such as:

  • actuarial science
  • climate change
  • computer science
  • economics
  • finance
  • neuroinformatics

Graduate profiles

Our alumni have used their engineering degrees to enter hugely varied careers in different fields and industries around the world. 

Read about the paths they have taken.

How to apply

You must submit a full application through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) before the relevant deadline.

Guidance on applying through UCAS

What you need to apply

As part of your application, you will need:

  • your academic qualifications
  • a personal statement
  • evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications)
  • a reference

How we select

If you have met, or are predicted to meet, all our entry requirements by the relevant deadline, then your application will go into our selection process.

As part of this selection process, we will review all the information you submit in your UCAS application when we decide who to select for this degree programme.

How we select applicants

When to apply

  • 2027 entry UCAS deadline: 13 January 2027 (6:00pm GMT)

This is the deadline for all UK, EU and international applicants to non-medicine and veterinary medicine programmes.

To find out if any degree programmes have spaces after 13 January 2027, search the University of Edinburgh on the UCAS website.

Search degrees that are open on the UCAS website

Key application dates and deadlines

After you apply

After you have applied for your degree programme, we suggest you have a look at the following information to help you prepare for university:

Applying as an international student

As an international student, you apply for this degree programme through UCAS.  

Find out more about applying through UCAS  

Visas and immigration 

If you do not have the right to live in the UK, you will need to apply for and secure a Student visa before the start date of your degree programme.  

Our Student Immigration Service can help you with the Student visa application process. 

Applying for a visa  

Agents

An education agent is someone who can help you with the application process as an international student. 

We work with education agents around the world and have a list of local offices you can contact.  

Find contact details for an education agent

Accommodation

We guarantee an offer of University accommodation for all new, single undergraduate students from outside Edinburgh. To be eligible, you need to meet all criteria and apply for accommodation by 16 August in the year of your entry to the University.

University accommodation website

Accommodation guarantee criteria

If you prefer to live elsewhere, we can offer you advice on finding accommodation in Edinburgh.

Accommodation information from the Edinburgh University Students' Association Advice Place

Societies and clubs

Our societies help you develop your interests, meet like-minded people, find a new hobby or simply socialise.

Our engineering student-led projects include:

  • Engineering for Change (sustainability)
  • Edinburgh University Formula Student (automotive technology)
  • HYPED (Hyperloop)
  • Endeavour (rocketry)
  • HumanEd (robotics)
  • Precious plastics (recycling)

Societies

Sports clubs

The electronics and electrical engineering discipline supports the Electronics After Hours Club. This allows you to develop your own extra-curricular projects in a supportive environment.

The city of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is regularly voted among the UK’s top student cities (2nd in the UK, QS 2026).

Scotland's inspiring capital will form the background to your studies — a city with an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.

Find out more about living in Edinburgh

Our community

The School of Engineering fosters a vibrant and inclusive community for all its members. Our students, from diverse backgrounds, come together to collaborate on innovative projects, and participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities. The supportive environment encourages personal and academic growth, with numerous opportunities for community-building and networking.

Health and wellbeing support

You will have access to free health and wellbeing services throughout your time at university if you need them.

The support services we offer include:

  • a student counselling service
  • a health centre (doctor's surgery)
  • support if you're living in University accommodation
  • dedicated help and support if you have a disability or need adjustment

Health and wellbeing support services

Contact us

Contact us through our enquiry team if you have any questions about this programme.

Open days, events and visits

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