MEng Hons Electronic and Electrical Engineering

The Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University is a dynamic and forward-thinking course designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving field of electronic and electrical engineering. Spanning four years (or five with a placement year), this program offers an integrated master's qualification, allowing students to progress seamlessly from undergraduate to master's level education. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience, sustainability, and industry collaboration, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities in the engineering sector.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
Your first year focuses on building a solid engineering foundation. Modules include Engineering Science Fundamentals, Engineering Mathematics and Technical Computing, Principles of Electronics and Electronic Systems, Digital Systems and Computer Engineering, and Innovation and Engineering Solutions—which culminates in an industry-set Grand Challenge. You’ll also take Integrated Group Design Project, Power Electronics and Systems Engineering, Control Systems and Engineering, and Engineering Modelling and Simulation Techniques.

Year 2
In the second year, you’ll explore more advanced and applied topics. Digital Systems and Computer Engineering develops your ability to integrate computing with electronics, while Engineering Modelling and Simulation Techniques gives you advanced mathematical and numerical methods for complex systems analysis. Industrial Design and Product Case Studies introduces materials, manufacturing, and sustainability in product creation. The Integrated Group Design Project challenges you to combine design, engineering, and project management skills in a collaborative environment. Control Systems and Engineering covers systems design for cars, aircraft, and robotics, while Power Electronics and Systems Engineering examines sustainable power generation, transmission, and usage.

Optional Placement Year
After Year 2, you can take an optional year-long placement, significantly increasing your chances of securing a graduate-level job within six months of graduation. Completing this successfully also earns you a Diploma in Professional Practice.

Year 3
Your final year features an Individual Engineering Project, integrating your learning into a research or industry-style capstone. Core modules include Performance Engineering and Renewable Energy Technologies and Smart Grids, with optional modules such as Sensors and Embedded Electronics, Machine Learning for Engineers, and Wireless & RF Communications.

Final Year (Master’s level):
Your final year transitions to master’s-level modules, combining in-depth research with cutting-edge technology engagement. You undertake an Individual Research/Industrial Project—a substantial task synthesizing your accumulated knowledge. You’ll also tackle Design to Market, exploring product lifecycle from prototype to production, and select from optional specialisms such as Sensors and Embedded Electronics, Human Factors Engineering, Electrical Machines and Electronic Drivers, Fundamentals of Industry 4.0, Machine Learning for Engineers, Robotics, Cybernetics and Biomechatronics, Sustainable Energy Management, Power System Economics, and Introduction to Nanotechnology

Focus Areas
Fundamentals of electronics and electrical systems, digital and computing integration, power systems and renewable technologies, control systems and modelling, hands-on project-based learning, and industry-aligned real-world challenges.

Learning Outcomes
You’ll graduate with a strong grasp of both the theory and practice of electronic and electrical engineering. Immersive, project-driven learning will equip you to creatively design, analyse, and implement modern engineering solutions.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), this degree fully meets the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration. It follows the CDIO (Conceive–Design–Implement–Operate) framework, emphasising hands-on work with real engineering systems.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings)

• NTU is ranked Top 20 in the UK for General Engineering by the Complete University Guide 2025, and 4th in the UK for the same subject in the Guardian University Guide 2024.
• The course also earns accreditation for teaching quality in electrical engineering in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, placing it in the top 20 nationally.
• Facilities are industry-grade: you’ll work in drone labs, a wind tunnel, a real aircraft section, and other advanced engineering spaces.
• Career outcomes are strong: students who undertake a placement are twice as likely to land graduate jobs within six months, and placements come from major employers like Pirelli, Mercedes, RAF, Rolls Royce, and Siemens.