Electrical Engineering MEng (Hons)

UCAS code: H621

Challenge the status quo. Mould the future. Our integrated Masters degree will prepare you for an exciting career. Whether you end up working on transport systems or power distribution networks, you’ll exploit your technical skills to make a positive difference.

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Overview

Course length:	4 years full-time
Start dates:	September 2025
Location:	Edge Hill University
Example offers:	BBC-ABB (A Level) or DMM-DDM (BTEC) View full entry criteria
Subject(s):	Engineering
Faculty:	Arts and Sciences
Department:	Engineering

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Design. Develop. Evaluate. Electrical engineers are in the business of creatively solving design problems. On this degree, we’ll prepare you for that future. If you study for your electrical engineering degree with us, we promise to support you each step of the way.

Our integrated Masters degree will challenge you. It will also develop your knowledge of electrical engineering. You’ll stand out in the graduate job market. The MEng Electrical Engineering degree is designed to prepare you for future senior and specialist roles within the industry.

Our dedicated teaching staff will help sharpen your knowledge. You’ll develop your skills in areas including programming and applied mathematics, control theory, modelling and project management.

Your unique skill set will enable you to explore roles in different parts of the world. You’ll also gain the satisfaction of seeing the real impact of your work, with opportunities like collaborative engineering projects to build your experience and team working skills throughout the course.

Course features

International students can apply
Sandwich year option available
Studying abroad option available

What you'll study

Electrical and electronic engineering. Digital circuitry and logic. Computation and programming. These are some of the key modules you’ll study in your first year. Including mathematics for engineering, they’ll give you a solid foundation for the rest of your degree.

Compulsory modules:

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Computer-Aided Engineering immerses you in computer-based techniques that support the processes of design and simulation applied to engineering problems. This module provides you with an opportunity to develop an understanding and experience of commercially available engineering software and its practical applications to solve complex engineering problems. You will investigate the use of computer-aided design and simulation tools for a variety of engineering applications and develop skills in a variety of computer-aided design and simulation programs.

Module code: CIS1706

Credits: 20

Assessment

80% Coursework

20% Exam

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fundamentals provides a foundation of electrical and electronic engineering fundamentals covering series and parallel networks, DC circuit theory, electrical circuits, and electronic systems. You will explore concepts covering voltage and current, as well as characterisation of resistance, capacitance and inductance. You will also investigate the operation and performance characteristics of electronic components, such as operational amplifiers, diodes and transistors, using analytical and experimental techniques.

Module code: ENG1200

Credits: 20

Assessment

60% Exam

40% Coursework

Foundations in Engineering Mathematics provides an overview of the most important mathematical concepts and methods which are relevant to engineering. Mathematics is an essential component of engineering and it is at the core of many engineering analysis techniques and concepts. The module focuses on mathematical methods in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, complex numbers, differential and integral calculus, and matrices. You will explore real-world, cutting-edge applications and methods of mathematics, from engineering to physics and mechanics.

Module code: ENG1202

Credits: 20

Assessment

70% Coursework

30% Exam

Professional Practice in Engineering 1 provides a fundamental starting point for engineering students. Building a base of knowledge to begin your journey to becoming a professional engineer, you will receive a grounding in how professional bodies underpin their practice. You will be introduced to the engineering profession and basic laboratory skills, gaining hands-on experience with equipment. You will also be made aware of relevant regulatory requirements governing engineering activities in the context of particular areas of specialisation.

Module code: ENG1609

Credits: 20

Assessment

50% Coursework

50% Practical

You’ll investigate power electronics, electrical machines, and control systems in your second year. The curriculum will also provide you with opportunities to specialise. You’ll take a deeper dive into mathematics for engineering. And through a simulated work environment, you’ll deliver real projects. At the end of the year, you’ll have the opportunity to take an optional 12-month industrial placement.

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Control Systems can be found in every-day applications, from controlling the room temperature of our homes to maintaining speed and direction in autonomous vehicles. Many industries rely heavily on the use of systems and equipment that are powered by mechanical principles, electronics, computers and control systems. In this module you will use a problem-solving approach to explore classical concepts in control engineering, covering open and closed loop systems, system response, modelling and analysis. You will learn how to design, test and measure the performance of control systems in a lab setting.

Module code: ENG2201

Credits: 20

Assessment

60% Exam

40% Coursework

Electrical Machines are in everyday use, from electric toothbrushes, drills and screwdrivers, to powering the next generation of electric autonomous vehicles. The module starts by considering what natural forces are used to covert electric power into motion, with a review of electromagnetism, Faraday’s Law and Maxwell’s equations. Motors are then characterised in terms of rotational force, also known as torque, and energy conversion. You will also consider how a motor can be represented as an equivalent electric circuit. The module will model and analyse the different types of motors associated with DC and AC operation, including permanent magnet, shunt and induction.

Module code: ENG2202

Credits: 20

Assessment

60% Exam

40% Coursework

Power Electronics develops your understanding of the principles associated with low power and high power devices and circuits, with an emphasis on the control and conversion of electrical power. In power electronics, you will learn about the operation of low power and high power electronic devices, including thyristors, power metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), and power amplifiers. The performance of step-up and step-down DC to DV converters and DC to AC inverters will be explored using analytical and experimental techniques.

Module code: ENG2200

Credits: 20

Assessment

60% Exam

40% Coursework

Signal Processing introduces you to the fundamental principles of signal processing, from the underpinning theories and mathematics to practical applications, with an emphasis on developing problem-solving techniques via theoretical/computational activities. Beginning with signal analysis to help you understand the signal representations in both the time and frequency domain, you will go on to explore various modulation schemes for analogue and digital-signal transmissions, evaluating their performance in terms of signal-to-noise ratio, bandwidth requirement and error performance.

Module code: ENG2006

Credits: 20

Assessment

60% Coursework

40% Exam

Regular project work will continue into your third year. It’ll help you broaden your experience into other related disciplines. You’ll also examine important themes such as power systems, Internet of Things security, and engineering management and enterprise. You’ll complete an in-depth multidisciplinary engineering group project, sharpening your teamworking skills.

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Engineering Management and Enterprise aims to develop a practical understanding of engineering management and enterprise techniques and the necessary systems and philosophies for successful project implementation. Enabling the development of actions that an organisation needs to take to deal with opportunities, threats, challenges, and unexpected events emerging from and within their external macro- and internal micro-environments. This module provides an understanding of how various engineering management techniques can be implemented throughout the product development life cycle.

Module code: ENG3209

Credits: 20

Assessment

60% Exam

40% Coursework

Engineering Research and Development Methods ensures that you are fully prepared for undertaking an engineering research and development project. Graduate engineers will spend a significant amount of their career working on projects and the ability to manage and plan work is an important aspect of an engineer’s skills portfolio. You will be introduced to research tools that are available for effectively conducting an engineering project, such as Microsoft Project. This module will equip you with essential project management and planning skills, which will enable you to undertake your engineering project with confidence.

Module code: ENG3200

Credits: 20

Assessment

90% Coursework

10% Practical

IoT Security equips you with a deep understanding of the security concepts on the Internet of Things (IoT). Applications for the IoT include use in smart homes, healthcare systems, environmental monitoring and industrial controls, incorporating various technologies such as embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, and energy harvesting techniques. This has led to a range of IoT devices which each feature a distinct set of security risks and vulnerabilities. This module will equip you with an insight into the security challenges accompanying this growing market of IoT systems and applications. You will develop the capability to understand potential security risks and design secure IoT architectures. This will include IoT operating systems and platforms, low power IoT communications, IoT identity and access management, and IoT threat modelling, and more. You will gain a deep understanding of how the information stored, processed or transmitted in IoT systems is protected from unauthorised access or modification, while also being introduced to the future trends in IoT infrastructures, architectures and applications.

Module code: CIS3166

Credits: 20

Assessment

100% Coursework

Multidisciplinary Group Design Project provides you with the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team on a substantial engineering project which reflects the complexity of the working environment. The multidisciplinary nature of the project delivers a breadth of knowledge in other areas of engineering and technology. This will allow you to better understand the nature and technical challenges encountered when designing sustainable engineering solutions to meet the needs of modern society. The module develops teamwork and group skills and includes researching and analysing a given task and then finding and realising a practical engineering solution. You will work in a small team and be given a project which will typically take the form of a global engineering challenge. The project is an opportunity for you to investigate in some depth an issue of particular interest, while also contributing more widely to your group’s common goals. The module offers an element of specialisation to demonstrate the integration of skills, group work and technical knowledge.

Module code: ENG3208

Credits: 40

Assessment

80% Coursework

20% Practical

Power Systems examines how electricity is generated, transmitted and distributed to our homes, places of work and recreation. The module adopts a problem-solving approach to explore technical concepts in power systems engineering, covering electrical power transmission, generation, distribution, and fault protection. You will consider the types of transformer which are used to generate electricity. The transmission line, which is used to transport power through a network, will be characterised in terms of its resistance, capacitance and inductance. You will discover how power is distributed before exploring what faults may occur on a network and what means of protection can be put in place to safeguard the operation of such a network.

Module code: ENG3201

Credits: 20

Assessment

60% Exam

40% Coursework

Your final year will centre around an independent study project. You’ll demonstrate your project management skills in a research and development project, resulting in your own piece of software or hardware. It’ll help to set you apart in conversations with future employers. You’ll also develop a deeper understanding of natural sources of renewable energy, the use of smart grid technology, and ICT for the transmission and distribution of generated power.

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Renewable Energy and Sustainable Engineering investigates the technologies, the political context and the socio-economic considerations that are driving the global take-up of renewable energy and the development of sustainable engineering. You will begin with an overview of sustainable engineering and the environmental and political factors, such as the Paris Agreement, on climate change that are driving today’s global development of renewable energy sources. You will then consider the impact that fossil fuels are having on the environment and explore the various means of generating renewable energy that are currently available or in development. This will include the operational characteristics of solar photovoltaic cells, tidal power and wind energy. The module will conclude by examining how renewable energy may be supplied to the power grid and assess what economic factors need to be considered when devising a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution to meeting the Earth’s energy needs.

Module code: ENG4200

Credits: 20

Assessment

60% Exam

40% Coursework

Smart Grids and Power Distribution explores the concepts, technologies, opportunities and threats that are associated with the implementation of smart grid technology. You will gain an understanding of the requirements for the adoption of smart grid technologies for the transmission and distribution of generated power. You will gain an overview of how smart grids work, the benefits to the environment and to society, and the efficiencies they have to offer. Smart metering, an essential part of smart grid operation, will be discussed, with a look at the smart grid infrastructure and how smart meters operate. The module will also examine the transmission of power across the smart grid in relation to substation automation, the integration of renewable energy and the balancing of supply with demand. You will consider smart grid protocols and the operation of smart grids from an economic perspective, as well as exploring how the role of information and communication technology is central to their operation. The security of the power supply and the threat of malicious cyberattacks will receive additional investigation, including associated mitigation processes.

Module code: ENG4201

Credits: 20

Assessment

60% Exam

40% Coursework

How you'll study

Teaching methods are designed in consultation with leading employers in the region. Many classes are based in engineering and computing laboratories, focusing on student activity as a means of learning. We introduce theoretical concepts by building on concrete practical activity.

Classes are highly interactive, with practical application of concepts a key factor, as well as cases drawn from real-life. Workshops, seminars, group tutorials and practical exercises provide opportunities for you to work with your peers and develop the essential people skills to complement your technical ability.

You will be required to attend up to four days a week.

Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed through a combination of practical exercises, reports, essays, presentations and examinations. We want you to develop the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, therefore assessment includes both of these forms, though the emphasis is strongly on individual work.

Who will be teaching you

You will be taught by staff who are passionate about student learning and development, as well as benefitting from guest lectures delivered by industry experts. The programme team are specialists in engineering and computing and are active researchers. Their research feeds directly into the teaching of the programme, ensuring that you will learn about the latest developments in subjects while gaining the skills and knowledge required to meet industrial needs.

Academic staff are also regular contributors to conferences and journals and regularly engage with the wider business and academic environment in disseminating knowledge and delivering impact.

Entry criteria

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112-128 UCAS Tariff points. This must include A Level Mathematics at Grade C or above or equivalent. GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent, is also required.

For students studying BTEC a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering is preferred. Typical offers will be DMM, with grade Merit or above in one of the following units:

to solve engineering problems
engineering mathematics

Example offers

Qualification	Requirement
A Level	BBC-ABB.
BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications)	Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).
T Level	Overall grade of Merit.
International Baccalaureate (IB)	We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
Access to Higher Education Diploma	45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit, 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit, or 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

How to apply

Apply online through UCAS

Read our guide to applying through UCAS to find out more about the application process.

Apply as an international student

Please see our international student pages for further information about how to apply as a prospective international student.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Facilities

The Department of Engineering benefits from the facilities provided by the state-of-the-art £13m Tech Hub. This purpose-built development offers highly contemporary suites of outstanding facilities for Engineering and Physics, as well as Computing, IT and Mathematics students. Our modern engineering teaching laboratories are equipped with a range of industry-standard, test and measurement equipment, and leading analytical software.

There are dedicated specialist laboratories for materials engineering and electronics circuits, in addition to an abundance of computer facilities. Other on-campus purpose built engineering laboratories are dedicated to electrical machines and power drives, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Learning resources include oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multimeters, thermodynamic temperature measurement, digital hydraulic bench equipment, a tensile tester machine, electronics training kits, single and 3-phase transformers, a 3-D printer, and robotic arm kits, plus MATLAB and SolidWorks software platforms.

Teaching and learning are supported by the web-based platform Blackboard Ultra Virtual learning Environment. The library is well-stocked with recommended print books and e-books and subscribes to high-impact technical e-Journals. The university subscribes to LinkedIn Learning, which provides free and unlimited access to thousands of high-quality online courses and video tutorials written by industry experts.

Assistive and accessible technologies include Read&Write text to speech software, Caption Ed to facilitate ease of note taking, and a mind mapping tool. The university provides specific workshops on academic skills for students who have a specific learning difficulty or disability.

Where you'll study

Tech Hub

Learning resources

Finance

Tuition fees

£9,535

a year

£17,000

a year

2025/2026 part-time fee information will be added when available.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.

Financial support

Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships, which celebrate the determination, commitment and achievement of our students. Many of our scholarships are awarded automatically. There are some however, where you will need to be involved in an application or nomination process. To find out more about our scholarships and check your eligibility, please visit our dedicated scholarships pages.

Money Matters

Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students.

Money Matters

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages.

Your future career

When you graduate as an electrical engineer, a thrilling career awaits. Your technical skills will be in-demand across the globe. From electric motors to power generation and distribution, you’ll bring in-depth knowledge and expertise to real-world problems.

You might work in areas including:

electrical design
project management
renewable energy
product design engineering
systems analysis
research and development
telecommunications

Graduating from our MEng degree will also open the door for you to pursue further study and research, such as a PhD.

Alternatively, you might want to take your transferable skills to other industries such as teaching or an area of business. Whatever you decide, we’ll support you as you explore what’s right for you.

Once you’re in the working world continuous professional development is well supported by professional bodies such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Through a mix of short courses, conferences, and workshops, you’ll keep abreast of industry developments. You’ll also sharpen your technical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Course changes

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however our courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of professional bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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