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Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng

Overview

Electronic and electrical engineering is behind the technologies that have driven the global economy for decades and society needs electronic and electrical engineers of the future to be innovative and adventurous.

This integrated Master’s degree will provide you with a deeper understanding and with the skills needed to become an industry leader, the additional year of study aims to provide you with the skills to convert theory into practice so that you could become a leader of innovations of the future. Electronic and electrical engineering doesn't just lead to a career, it's a gateway to improved prospects, increased earning potential, and the ability to shape your own path in this crucial industry. The systems created by this vital industry keep society running and creative talent is needed to ensure these systems are maintained in an ethical and sustainable manner.

The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Electronic and Electrical Engineering courses are are Electrical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Electronic Engineer and Field Service Engineer*

*Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate roles.

Why study Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng at Huddersfield?

Our integrated Master’s degree, covers the generation, distribution, application, and control of electrical energy at a more advanced level. We'll explore the principal aspects of electronic and electrical engineering, investigating areas such as, sustainable power generation, integrated electronic and electrical systems and performance and electronic control of electric machines.

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which is important because it means that the degree meets the standards for you to progress on to be a Chartered Engineer, the professional seal of approval. The MEng qualification is regarded as the professional benchmark for engineers. An extension to the BEng award, it gives those who show potential, the opportunity to study Master’s level modules and attain an enhanced undergraduate award which meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

During year one and two, you'll take part in our EnABLE (Engineering in an Activity Based Learning Environment) initiative. This sees you work in small teams to solve real engineering problems. EnABLE reflects how real engineering departments operate, which could boost your employability when undertaking an optional industrial placement and when securing your first graduate role post-university.

Following your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in an optional industry work placement, where you’ll put your knowledge into practice and boost your employability. In your final year you will work on a selected individual research/design project with the support of your academic supervisor. It is possible to align this with one of the Master's team projects, which involve the design, build and friendly competitive testing of either a road, airborne or rail vehicle, for example, for example, Team HARE, Team Hawk or HudRail.

Entry requirements

AAB-ABB at A Level . A Levels must include Mathematics at A2 Level and at least one other Science/Technology subject as listed in Additional Information.

136-128 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications which must include the accepted qualifications as listed in Additional Information.

Distinction in T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing (Core) Full Qualification.

DDD-DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. DDD-DDM BTEC Science/Technology Level 3 Extended Diploma is also acceptable with A Level Mathematics at Grade C or above. See Additional Information for further details of what is accepted.

  • 136-128 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which must include Higher Level Mathematics and another Higher Level Science/Technology subject as listed in Additional Information.

Additional Information

A Levels (in addition to A2 Mathematics) must include one of the following: Electronics, Physics, Further and Additional Mathematics, Statistics, Design and Technology: Systems and Control, Computer Science, Chemistry.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (instead of A2 Mathematics) must be one of the following: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.  For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Course Detail

Core modules:

Computer Programming

On this module you’ll explore how to systematically design computer programs. You’ll be introduced to coding, testing and documenting software appropriate for engineering systems using the “C” programming language. You’ll be supported in developing your knowledge and understanding of the underlying syntax and logic structures specified by the programming language by solving practical problems in dedicated lab sessions. You’ll be expected to design and implement a software solution to a given problem specification.

Electronic Design Manufacture and Test

In this module, you will be introduced to the fabrication, design and testing of electronic circuits and circuit boards. You will cover how to interpret circuit diagrams, build physical prototypes and use laboratory instruments to test the circuits. You will also learn interpretation of datasheets, identification of maximum ratings, test conditions and performance limits. You will work in a group to design a working prototype from your own project ideas so that you experience all the stages involved in producing a working electronic product.

Mathematics

In this key first year module you will gain fundamental knowledge and practical techniques in Engineering Mathematics to deal with analytical modules in the subsequent years of your course. Amongst the subjects you will study will be: functions, linear mathematics, calculus and numerical techniques to solve real world engineering problems.

Professional Development

The Professional Development module will introduce you to the business dimension of engineering. Emphasis will be placed upon developing an appreciation of the role of the engineer/ technologist in terms of their responsibilities, ethical behaviour and contribution to the business team. You will acquire general transferable skills related to your study techniques, communication (including report writing and oral presentations), CV preparation and planning for your career. The module integrates the development of personal and practical skills in the context of problem based learning (PBL) and laboratory-based activities.

Electrical Principles 1

The module will introduce you to electromagnetic field theory and help you apply it to various circuit elements and arrangements, and the understanding of the operating principles of transformers and basic electric machines. You will be introduced to a range of d.c. circuit theorems and apply these theorems to the solution of circuits. The complex operator will be explained and used to study reactance, impedance and phase shifts via the solution of a.c. circuits. Finally, you will investigate the step response of simple RC and RL circuits.

Electronics 1

Digital technology has progressed rapidly over the years from vacuum-tubes circuits to discrete transistors to complex integrated circuits. In this module, you will be introduced to digital electronics concepts, components and basic systems. You will learn about digital combinational and sequential logic elements and their applications. You will also be introduced to electronic devices, systems, and applications from analogue perspective.

Core modules:

Enterprise: Electronic Product Design and Manufacture

This module provides you with an introduction to business, finance, marketing, engineering management and design for manufacture (DFM) in the context of electronic product design and manufacturing. It is intended to promote an understanding of the lifecycle process of product design and develop the skills you will require as a professional engineer. There is considerable emphasis on the development of team skills and your ability to develop as a team player will be tested by a range of team roles and responsibilities. Problem Based Learning (PBL) techniques are used extensively to confront groups with a series of related problems or scenarios. These, together with a given set of learning outcomes for each session, form the starting point for agreed self study tasks. Consideration is given to how a business could be set up to manufacture and sell an appropriately modified version of the original design for profit. You will be introduced to engineering design concepts including DFM, quality and reliability, product design specification and environmental/sustainability issues.

Signal Analysis and Control

The module will equip you with the qualities and transferable skills necessary to analyse continuous and discrete-time signals and systems in the time and frequency domain for a wide range of industrial applications. You will be introduced to analyses that will be performed using continuous/digital control theories and simulation packages where you will have the opportunity to relate theoretical mathematical approaches with simulated results. There will be real world examples where you will be able to relate your current knowledge with relevant mathematical relations. You will then be introduced to various strategies that are used to control an output from a system.

Embedded Systems

This module will provide you with an understanding of the hardware and software aspects of microcontroller interfacing and provide you with design skills to implement embedded systems using microcontrollers. You will initially undertake a primer in embedded C before developing your programming skills through a range of practical exercises involving a microcontroller. This will culminate in you undertaking a project where you will develop a ‘real-world’ embedded system which must adhere to a pre-determined specification.

Electronics 2

In this module, you will be introduced to advanced analogue and digital devices, circuits, systems and applications. You will learn how to design and develop a circuit using bipolar junction transistor (BJT). You will also study the Sallen and Key filters and develop a higher order active filter in the laboratory. The emphasis is on the analysis and design of various sub-systems and circuits. Furthermore, in the later part of the course you will learn about digital design of the circuit using combinational logic structures.

Electrical Principles 2

In this module you will be provided with greater understanding of electric and magnetic forces and fields and their unification in Maxwell’s equations. You will be able to carry out vector analysis and the mathematical descriptions of the fields, an examination of the basic laws governing the generation of fields, and a study of interactions with dielectric and magnetic materials. Electromagnetic propagation is fundamental to communications and after this module you will be familiar with both transmission line and free-space propagation. You will also cover reactive circuits and their transfer functions, frequency and phase response, Bode equations and their plots.

Electrical Power and Machines

This module introduces you to some of the main aspects of electrical power distribution and utilisation. You will develop an understanding of the principles of operation and technical specifications of electric machines, their direct-on-line operation and their control using power electronic equipment. Associated regulatory, economic and environmental issues are discussed in the context of the module to give you a broader overview of the subject material.

This course offers an optional one-year work placement after Year 2.

Core modules:

Final Year Project

This module is designed to provide you with the opportunity to study and investigate a specific engineering topic in-depth. The aim of this module is give you the skills and experience to carry out an engineering project and introduce you to the process that would typically take place in a professional engineering environment. You will undertake and execute a project on a topic appropriate to your study pathway. You will be allocated a project supervisor(s) who will direct you through the process of project planning, undertaking background research and carrying out the technical aspects of the project to a satisfactory conclusion. Your project will be an in-depth study of an engineering problem and may be either academic or industry-based. You will have the opportunity to either select a project defined by a tutor, or to propose your own project idea. The project work will extend your knowledge and capabilities in the specific field associated with the project topic and allow you to demonstrate your initiative, commitment, and engineering capability to a professional standard.

Control Systems

You will be introduced to analysis and design of a feedback control systems. You will study stability and performance of interconnected systems, using Root Locus and Bode plots. You will design a combination of different controllers using proportional, integral or derivative gains. Furthermore, you will develop a phase lag or phase lead compensator. You will also develop simulation techniques for implementation of computer based control systems. You will also study and develop a Digital control system and study the effect of time sampling.

Digital System Integration

Digital System Integration is becoming increasingly important in modern electronics. In this module, you will be introduced to system design, circuit design, modelling, layout, and fabrication techniques for CMOS and Bipolar (minimal) integrated circuits. You will investigate various stages of design: from integration, transistor, and circuit to system; decomposition from Hardware Description Language (HDL) whilst emphasising the Register Transfer Level RTL/gate level decisions. You will also learn about the design trade-offs required to achieve an optimum design solution.

Electrical Power and Drive Systems

This module introduces you to the advanced techniques required for the analysis, design, operation and control of electrical power networks and power electronic drive systems. These system and drive concepts are explored as integrated components in conventional and renewable energy conversion systems, for example, solar, wind, fuel cell and industrial applications. Associated regulatory, economic and environmental issues are addressed in the context of the subject material to develop your breadth of knowledge.

Project Quality and Production Management

In this module you will be introduced to concepts, standards, techniques, software and systems for project management, quality management and production management, making reference to relevant ISO standards. You will cover case material relevant to manufacturing and service industries and gain experience of practical application. On completion you will be in a strong position to apply these key industry standard practices to projects in your role as a graduate engineer.

Core modules:

Year 5 Group Project

In this module, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate a wide range of knowledge and understanding of design processes and methodologies in a challenging design-oriented group project. In this collaborative setting, you will develop innovative design solutions which are compatible with clearly identified business and commercial objectives. You will be required to engage in an in-depth study of an engineering problem set in a business context, requiring application and integration of knowledge and skills acquired up to and including the fifth year of the MEng programme. You will demonstrate critical, creative and innovative thinking and adopt a structured approach to design specification and the development of commercially appropriate solutions. You will apply advanced techniques for modelling and give consideration to innovative materials and manufacturing processes. You will work to the highest professional standards in project management and practice effective communication skills in all aspects of the project execution.

Project and Finance Management

This module aims to develop your understanding of the strategic aspects of programme and project management and its role in adding competitive advantage to an organisation. The module enables you to gain a firm grounding in the principles, processes, tools and techniques that underpin programme and project management. It also aids you to develop a systematic understanding of the purposes and uses of financial information, together with the ability to use quantitative skills to improve performance management and decision making within an organisation. Emphasis is placed upon the need for competence in project planning and control. Team-working, communication and risk management skills are developed by means of group activity. Extensive use is made of project management and simulation software.

Virtual Instrumentation

This module will provide you with knowledge of hardware and software aspects of virtual instrumentation (VI). You will acquire skills in modelling, designing, processing and simulating a range of analogue and digital systems. The practical elements of this module will equip you with an ability to implement a virtual instrument on a PC using graphical programming. You will deploy industry standard LabVIEW software tools in designing and simulating real systems.

Modelling of Electromechanical Systems

The module equips you with the qualities and transferable skills necessary to design, model and simulate electromechanical systems, for example, servo motion control applications in machine tools, robotics and automated production equipment, "more" electric actuation in transportation and industry. You will explore the linkage of sub-components into a complete system and the interaction of sub-components under steady and dynamic operation.

Process Measurement and Control

You will be studying the principal types of process plant and associated control equipment used in the process industries. Models of process plant systems are developed for optimising control system performance. You will get familiarised with the principal types of computer control systems, including PLCs, Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, SCADA systems and Distributed Control (DCS) systems. Further on, you will get experience of working with instrumentation systems for the measurement of such as, temperature, pressure, level and flow. You will get familiarised with the real-time imaging systems for monitoring multiphase flows in pipes (e.g. oil-water or solids-water flows).

Computers in Control

This module provides a critical review of the hardware and software aspects of microcontroller interfacing. You will develop an understanding of embedded systems concepts through the use of various peripherals. You will explore various aspects of microcontroller based systems such as support programs, design environment, memory utilization, compilation, and modularization. This module will extend your design skills in both software and hardware in implementing microcontrollers in embedded systems.

During your first and second year you will be part of our programme: EnABLE (Engineering in an Activity Based Learning Environment). This will provide you with an opportunity to work within professional teams of peers and solve real engineering problems. Here, the theory is linked with engineering practice while developing the transferrable skills highly valued by industry employers such as, team player and leader, critical thinker and researcher, creative designer or excellent communicator of new ideas.

Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to get continual feedback through weekly SAIL (Score as I Learn) assignments so you will feel confident in your studies and be able to access support when you need it.

This course has modules making up 480 credits over the 5 * years, with each credit being 10 hours of study (4800 hours in total). An average approximately ** 18% (866 hours) of the study time on this course is spent with your tutors face to face or online in lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals and workshops. The remainder of the time will be spent on independent study. Assessment is varied and includes assignments, exams and project work, with a focus on practical work. There are opportunities for group working, in addition to individual assessments.

*Subject to mode of study.

**Based on current core and compulsory modules.

Calculated using data from the academic year 2024/25, as of November 2024.

Teaching

The teaching year for most courses normally starts in September with breaks at Christmas and Easter, finishing with a main examination/assessment period around May/June. Teaching on other courses including professional courses, postgraduate taught, research, distance learning and apprenticeship may have other start dates including January and May. All start dates can be found on each course page and term dates are also available. Students on a full-time course may have to attend every day of the week. Students who choose to study a full-time course on a part-time basis will generally attend modules at the same time as our full-time students. Timetables are normally available one month before registration.

Our courses are taught at our University campus and you can expect that your lectures and seminars will be held face to face, except in cases of emergency or if specifically stated otherwise in the module description.

Feedback

Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.

Progression

You may progress to the next stage of your course or research degree, subject to meeting University assessment criteria and professional, statutory or regulatory body guidelines.

  1. The University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in all three aspects of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. We were the only university in Yorkshire and the Humber and the North West to achieve Gold ratings in all three aspects of the TEF among those announced in September 2023. In fact only 13 Universities, out of the 96 that were announced in September 2023, were Gold in all three ratings.

  2. Further proof of teaching excellence: our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications (HESA 2024). So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.

  3. We are first in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 22 since 2008 (2023 data).

  4. We won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award, recognising the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers (Higher Education Academy, 2017).

At Huddersfield, you'll study the Global Professional Award (GPA) alongside your degree* so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. On completion of the Award, you'll receive a GPA certificate from the University of Huddersfield, alongside the specialist subject skills and knowledge you gain as part of your degree, which may help to set you apart from other graduates.

Giving students access to the Global Professional Award is one of the reasons the University won ‘Best University Employability Strategy’ award at the National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021. Find out more on the Global Professional Award webpage.

*full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.

Placements


You will have the chance to undertake an optional placement in Year 3. This opportunity helps you to build on the knowledge and skills developed on the course. You will be employed by the company for 12 months, but the actual number of weeks worked will be dependent on the annual leave entitlement you are given in line with the placement company’s policy.

The placement year is a valuable tool that can enhance your employability and help you to develop as an individual. It is acknowledged that graduates with industry experience are generally much more attractive to employers.

The Placement team support you in finding suitable placement opportunities, through timetabled and drop-in sessions as well as by appointment. They will assist you with preparing your CV and with interview techniques. They'll also be in contact with you during your placement so that you'll be fully supported while you gain the experience that employers value so highly. They are regularly in contact with local and national companies. Previous students from this subject area have spent their placement year at companies including Eaton, Abaco, Sellafield Ltd, and Intel. You can find more information on placements here.

I did my placement year as a Platform Application Engineering intern at Intel. We were a small team of engineers, troubleshooting various issues and supporting customers. 

Pawel Wozniak

Pawel Wozniak, Computer Systems Engineering BEng(Hons), Platform Application Engineering Intern, Intel

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