MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Innovation

If you're looking for a degree that combines cutting-edge theory with real-world engineering challenges, Bristol’s MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is designed to give you the technical expertise and hands-on experience needed to excel in this fast-moving field.

Learn by Doing: Practical Skills & Facilities

At Bristol, you won’t just study engineering—you’ll build, test, and innovate from day one. The program is packed with hands-on learning, supported by world-class facilities:

• State-of-the-Art Labs: Work in specialist electronics labs equipped with oscilloscopes, signal generators, FPGAs, and embedded systems for circuit design and testing. The Bristol Robotics Laboratory (one of the largest in the UK) offers advanced research opportunities in automation and AI.

• Industry-Standard Software: Use Cadence for integrated circuit design, MATLAB/Simulink for control systems, and Altium Designer for PCB development.

• Team Projects: Collaborate on real-world challenges, like designing energy-efficient systems or wireless communication networks, mirroring professional engineering work.

• Research & Innovation: Get involved in projects at the Bristol Digital Futures Institute or Quantum Engineering Technology Labs, working alongside leading researchers.

• Industry Connections: Benefit from partnerships with Rolls-Royce, Dyson, and Siemens, with opportunities for placements and networking events.

Graduates of the University of Bristol's MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Innovation are uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship, progressing to roles such as innovation consultant, technology strategist, R&D project leader, or startup founder. Many alumni also pursue careers in tech-focused venture capital, product management, or specialized engineering research in emerging fields like smart energy systems or IoT development.

Here's how Bristol specifically supports your future:

Career Services & Experiential Learning
The program combines core electrical/electronic engineering with innovation management through the university's dedicated Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Students undertake a real-world innovation challenge in Year 3, working with industry partners to develop commercially viable solutions. The final year includes a major interdisciplinary project where students prototype and pitch innovative engineering solutions to industry judges. The Bristol SETsquared Partnership (a world-leading university business incubator) provides direct access to startup mentoring and investor networks.

Industry Partnerships & Research
The curriculum leverages Bristol's strong connections with the Bristol & Bath Science Park and local tech ecosystems, with regular input from companies like Ultra Electronics, Graphcore, and Dyson. Students gain hands-on experience in Bristol's £20M engineering facilities, including the Quantum Engineering Technology Labs and Smart Internet Lab. The innovation modules focus on commercializing technologies in areas like 5G/6G, renewable energy systems, and medical electronics.

Accreditation
The program is fully accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), meeting the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status while uniquely preparing graduates for leadership roles in technology innovation.

Graduate Outcomes
Graduates develop dual expertise in advanced engineering and business innovation, with skills in technology commercialization, intellectual property strategy, and agile product development. This combination is particularly valued by tech startups, engineering consultancies, and corporate R&D departments (e.g., Jaguar Land Rover's innovation wing, Siemens Mobility, and Cambridge Consultants).

Further Academic Progression
The program provides excellent preparation for entrepreneurial ventures or specialized postgraduate study in technology policy, engineering business management, or disruptive innovation. Many graduates progress to Bristol's prestigious PhD programs in quantum technologies or smart energy systems.