BEng/MEng Hons Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons) at De Montfort University is built in close collaboration with industry to give you a powerful grounding in electrical and electronic engineering, from circuits and embedded systems to smart grids and power systems. Ideal for driven students who love hands-on learning and want the flexibility to go straight into industry or pursue a Chartered Engineer path—all while enjoying state-of-the-art lab facilities and career support.

Curriculum structure

Year 1:
In your first year, you’ll build a foundational understanding of electrical and electronic engineering through four integrated blocks. You’ll begin with General Engineering Tools and Principles 1 and 2, covering fundamentals of engineering thinking, mathematics, and tools. This is paired with Electronic Circuits and Devices and Electronic Circuits and Systems, which introduce the core concepts and practicalities of electronic components and circuitry—laying the groundwork for all advanced topics to follow.

Year 2:
The second year advances your practical and analytical abilities. You'll tackle Electromagnetics and Communications, which deepens your understanding of electromagnetic theory, mathematical modelling (like Fourier series and PDEs), and communications systems—all reinforced through laboratory work. You’ll also explore Dynamics, Instrumentation and Control, understanding dynamic system modelling, system response, and control mechanisms. The year concludes with Embedded Application Design and Interfacing and Design and Project Management, equipping you with technical design skills and project-based management capabilities.

Year 3 (BEng):
Your third year introduces advanced specialisms and hands-on project work. In Advanced Digital Design and Electrical Transmission and Distribution, you’ll deepen your technical toolkit. You’ll then choose one specialized path (Block 3), partnering with an individual project—for example, Advanced Embedded Systems and IoT, Mobile Communication 1, Fundamentals of Power Electronics, or Renewable Energy Electronic Devices 1. In Block 4, you'll expand on your chosen track with modules like Model-Based System Integration, Mobile Communication 2, Advanced Power Electronics and Applications, or Renewable Energy Electronic Devices 2, each accompanied by an individual project to reinforce learning.

Year 4 (MEng):
The MEng adds a further year of in-depth engineering study and professional development. You'll begin with Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods—focusing on sustainability, business contexts, research planning, ethics, and professional writing. You'll also take Semiconductor Fundamentals and Power Electronics, deepening your technical breadth. The year culminates in Digital Signal Processing and Embedded Systems along with a collaborative Group Project, where you’ll apply your knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.

Focus areas
DMU’s program emphasizes electronic systems, embedded design, IoT, power electronics, communication systems, digital design, and signal processing. Engineers develop both theoretical understanding and hands-on capabilities via individual and team projects, supported by facilities such as high-end labs for embedded systems, smart grids, RF, PLC, and power systems.

Learning outcomes
Graduates of the BEng track will master essential engineering principles and gain experience in designing and analyzing complex electrical systems. The MEng pathway elevates this further—with advanced technical modules, professional skills, and team-based project delivery. Overall, both prepare students for real-world engineering challenges with preparation for industry or further study.

Professional alignment (accreditation)
BEng (Hons): Aimed for Partial CEng accreditation, and meets the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration. Accreditation review begins with students entering from the 2024 intake.
MEng (Hons): Aimed for Full CEng accreditation, meeting the academic benchmark for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, based on the same cohort and accreditation schedule.

The school as a whole maintains strong accreditation through IET and IMechE and supports a seamless path to professional registration.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings)
DMU holds a 5-star “Excellent” rating from QS and earned a Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework.
Graduates have gone on to work for employers such as Airbus UK, Cummins UK, Caterpillar, Network Rail, and the Science and Technology Facilities Council, in areas like product design, RF/mobile, signal processing, and power electronics.
Within 15 months of graduating, around 53% of alumni secured highly skilled jobs, 64% were in work, and 75% agreed their roles were meaningful (HESA Graduate Outcomes, August 2024).