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Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons)

4 years, starting in September 2025

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Learn the latest theoretical, hardware and software skills to pursue a professional career as an electrical and electronic engineer.

Our course gives you a broad and flexible education in electrical and electronic engineering. The range of engineering units lets you tailor your degree to your interests to support your future career choices.

From your first day, you’ll study the principles of electrical and electronic engineering, as well as explore new engineering techniques. This allows you to grow your technical knowledge and gives you the skills and understanding of current challenges relevant to the workplace. These include areas such as engineering processes, professional practice, ethics, and sustainability. You’ll also gain insight in current professional engineering practices by learning about the practical technologies used in industry.

The first two years of our four Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses are the same to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject. It also gives you the option to switch between the BEng and MEng degree and decide whether you want to take a professional placement year or not up until the end of your second year.

Project work further develops your professional skills in teamwork, project management and self-management. It also allows you to flex your creativity and apply what you have learnt in a practical way. You'll combine creative approaches, innovation and your knowledge of engineering to solve problems on topics such as virtual reality tracking systems, medical sensors or next-generation LEDs.

Through this mix of theory, technical work and professional skills, we aim to prepare you for a future in industry, research or whichever path you choose. 

Learn from experts in the field

You’ll learn from academics with expertise in electronic and electrical engineering. Their international collaborations and research activities feed into undergraduate teaching and contribute to your learning experience.

Use specialist facilities

Our Department has sophisticated teaching, project and fabrication laboratories that you’ll use during your degree. These include power and robotics laboratories, workshops and printed circuit board (PCB) production facilities, dedicated project workspaces, and computer laboratories.

Play our video to see the facilities you'll use as part of your degree.

Start your future here

We work with industrial partners to make sure our course content reflects the needs of engineering industries worldwide. You’ll graduate with the technical expertise and transferable skills that will open up employment opportunities for you. Our graduates have been recruited into electronics, power, aerospace, communications, robotics or manufacturing industries. Others have found employment in sectors such as IT, financial services, accountancy, the armed forces or business. Our graduates have worked at companies including:

  • Airbus
  • Renishaw
  • Surrey Satellite Technology
  • Jaguar Land Rover
  • Thales
  • Siemens
Find out what our graduates go on to do.

2025/2026 Academic Year

Before you apply for a course, please check the website for the most recently published course detail.

We understand that you will want to know more about the shape of the academic year. We work hard and plan for different scenarios, to be able to welcome you to the University of Bath at the start of each semester.

Course structure

This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2025 and ends in 2029. Welcome week starts on 22 September 2025.

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Units

At Bath, our courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.

As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) in each academic year. Credits are usually split evenly across your two semesters of study. 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) are the equivalent of 1,200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.

All credits displayed on this page are ECTS credits.

Year 1

Compulsory units

  • Design skills

    20 credits

  • Fundamentals of electronic and electrical engineering

    20 credits

  • Fundamentals of engineering and analysis

    20 credits

Year 2

Compulsory units

  • Core engineering concepts

    20 credits

  • Engineering practice and design

    30 credits

  • Topics in electronic and electrical engineering

    10 credits

Year 3

Compulsory units

  • Electronic and electrical engineering major

    10 credits

  • Group design and business project

    30 credits

Options

  • Penultimate year options

    20 credits

Year 4

Compulsory units

  • MEng individual project

    30 credits

  • Specialist review

    5 credits

Options

  • Final year options

    25 credits

Learning and assessment

You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.

Learning

  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

Assessment

  • Coursework
  • Practical work
  • Presentations
  • Projects
  • Report
  • Written examination

These lists are to give you an idea of some, but not all, of the learning and assessment methods used on this course. They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change.

Learning and teaching

Contact hours

Our teaching for this course is delivered through in-person learning on campus, supported by high quality online provision.

In your first year, you'll typically have around 18 to 24 hours of timetabled sessions a week, made up of lectures, seminars, and laboratory classes. Most contact hours throughout your course will be in person, enhanced by some online delivery which will make up a small amount of contact hours, depending on your programme and year of study, and chosen optional units. This may be supplemented by activities such as a few online learning sessions (not live), skills development sessions, and personal tutorials.

In later years, the amount of timetabled sessions on campus may vary based on the options you choose, with a greater emphasis on independent learning. Project and dissertation units will generally have fewer scheduled sessions to allow you time for your independent work. This may also mean the number of hours of timetabled sessions each week will vary within a year.

Overall workload and independent learning

Outside your timetabled contact hours, you're expected to carry out independent learning and assessment activities to support your studies. Typically, you should expect to spend a total of 35 to 40 hours on scheduled sessions and independent study each week. Examples of independent activities may include:

  • individual research
  • reading journal articles and books
  • working on individual and group projects
  • working through problem sheets
  • preparing coursework assignments or presentations
  • revising for exams

Assessment breakdown

The balance of assessment by coursework, exams and practical work will vary throughout your degree, depending on the optional units that you choose. As a guide, 40-60% of the course will be assessed by coursework and practical work, and 40-60% by examination. In your final year, you’ll complete an individual project. You’ll be assessed individually but you may also be assessed as part of a group.

We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities, take a look at our Disability Service’s pages for information. 

Professional accreditations

By studying a course with a professional accreditation, you could have the chance to get workplace experience, learn about new developments in the industry and apply for membership with the accrediting body. You may also be able to apply for jobs in the industry without having to do any more exams.

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, licensed by the Engineering Council, for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirements for a Chartered Engineer.

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Institution of Engineering and Technology

Recognition of professional qualifications

As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).

The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.

‘You can specialise into different fields if you like, based on the modules that interest you.’
— Sanjae King MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with placement year (Graduating year, 2021)

Entry requirements

Your application, especially your personal statement, should explain your motivation for choosing this degree and any relevant non-academic interests and achievements. You are more likely to be successful if you demonstrate a strong interest in electrical engineering and computer systems through relevant reading, extracurricular or co-curricular activities, or work experience.

You will need a strong performance in Mathematics as part of your entry qualifications. You will also need strong performance in a second science or technology subject, such as:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Design and Technology (except Fashion or Textiles)
  • Electronics
  • Environmental Science
  • Further Mathematics
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Music Technology
  • Physics

We know that the context in which you are studying can have an impact on your ability to perform your best in exams and coursework, or limit which subjects or qualifications you are able to study at your school or college. We consider any application based on its merits, including your background and circumstances, including through:

Origin of qualifications

British qualifications

GCSE requirements

  • GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

Read more about how we consider GCSEs.

A level Typical offer

AAA or A*AB

AAA or A*AB including A in Mathematics and A in a second science or technology subject

Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level (unless studied alongside A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics alone). Read more about our approach to this qualification.

A level Contextual offer

ABB

ABB including A in Mathematics and B in one other science or technology subject.

Our contextual offers were updated in October 2024 for September 2025 entry.

We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.

Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.

Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level (unless studied alongside A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics alone). Read more about our approach to this qualification.

A level Alternative offer

AAB

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

AAB including A in Mathematics and A in one other science or technology subject plus one of:

  • grade A in an EPQ or IEPQ
  • grade A in AS level Further Mathematics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject)
  • grade B in a fourth A level, where your four A levels include A level Further Mathematics
  • an appropriate grade in any other project qualification we recognise

The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is not accepted in place of an A level for these offers. If you are studying three A levels and this qualification you are eligible for an alternative offer:

AABB including A in Mathematics and A in one other science or technology subject and B in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

If you receive an offer, you will receive each alternative offer you qualify for alongside the typical offer. You only need to meet one of these sets of conditions to meet your offer overall.

Read more about how our alternative offers work.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics and 6 in one other science or technology subject.

We accept Sports, Exercise and Health Science as a science subject for this course.

Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.

Standard Level in essential subjects

Mathematics is required at Higher Level.

In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying a science or technology subject at Standard Level instead of Higher Level. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics plus 7 in one science or technology subject at Standard Level.

We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual IB certificates and vocational qualifications you study within the programme. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications.

For this course you will normally need to study either Mathematics course at Higher Level.

We prefer vocational study in engineering or technology subjects.

International Baccalaureate Certificates

If you are studying IB subjects as part of the IB Diploma, you will usually need to complete the full diploma programme to be considered.

If you do not follow the IB Diploma programme, we can consider stand-alone IB Higher Level Certificates either on their own or combined with other qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider IB Certificates.

For this course you will need to study either Mathematics course at Higher Level and sufficient additional science, technology or engineering content.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

6, 5, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics and 5 in one other science or technology subject.

We accept Sports, Exercise and Health Science as a science subject for this course.

Our contextual offers were updated in October 2024 for September 2025 entry.

We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.

Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.

Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.

Standard Level in essential subjects

Mathematics is required at Higher Level.

In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying a science or technology subject at Standard Level instead of Higher Level. Our contextual offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics plus 6 in one science or technology subject at Standard Level.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

D*DD or DDD plus A at A level

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

If you are studying a BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering alone:

D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Engineering including a Distinction in the Further Engineering Mathematics unit.

If you are also studying A level Mathematics alongside your Extended Diploma:

DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in Engineering plus grade A in A level Mathematics.

Your offer will be based on the type and level of qualifications that you are taking. If your application looks suitable and you are not studying an A level in Mathematics alongside your BTEC, then you will be invited to an interview as part of the selection process.

We may be able to consider an application from you if you are studying a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science, IT or Music Technology/Production alongside an A level in Mathematics.

In addition to our essential GCSE requirements in English, we also prefer you to have: grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics and two science subjects.

Read more about our approach to Extended Diplomas.

BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates

We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates.

You must normally be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. Your remaining qualifications will need to include sufficient science, technology or engineering content.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC QCF Typical offer

D*D*D* or D*DD plus A at A level

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF)

D*D*D* in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in Engineering including Distinction in Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians units.

D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in Engineering plus grade A in A level Mathematics.

Your offer will be based on the type and level of qualifications that you are taking. If your application looks suitable and you are not studying an A level in Mathematics alongside your BTEC, then you may be invited to an interview as part of the selection process.

We may be able to consider an application from you if you are studying a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science, IT or Music Technology/Production alongside an A level in Mathematics.

In addition to our essential GCSE requirements in English, we also prefer you to have: grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics and two science subjects.

BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates

We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates.

You must normally be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualifications. Your remaining qualifications will need to include sufficient science, technology or engineering content.

OCR Cambridge Technical Typical offer

D*D*D* or D*DD plus A at A level

Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

If you are studying a Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering alone:

D*D*D* in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering including a Distinction in the Applied Maths for Engineering unit.

If you are also studying A level Mathematics alongside your Extended Diploma:

D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering plus grade A in A level Mathematics.

Your offer will be based on the type and level of qualifications that you are taking. If your application looks suitable and you are not studying an A level in Mathematics alongside your Cambridge Technical, then you will be invited to an interview as part of the selection process.

In addition to our essential GCSE requirements in English, we also prefer you to have: grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics and two science subjects.

Read more about our approach to Extended Diplomas.

Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Extended Certificates

We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider OCR Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Extended Certificates.

You must normally be studying A level Mathematics alongside your Cambridge Technical qualification. Your remaining qualifications will need to include sufficient science, technology or engineering content.

T Level Typical offer

Distinction and A* plus A at A level

D overall with grade A* in the core component in a Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing T Level plus grade A in A level Mathematics.

You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your T Level qualification.

We are able to consider the T Level qualification in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.

Your GCSE profile will be an important part of selection if you apply with a T Level. You will also be required to undertake an interview as part of the application process if your application is assessed as suitable.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AA in Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and one other science or technology subject.

We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.

Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

36 credits at Distinction

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Engineering), with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units (including calculus) achieved at Distinction.

Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.

Combinations of qualifications Typical offer

We accept a range of other qualifications offered in UK, as well as combinations of typically studied qualifications (such as A levels and BTECs). You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider UK qualifications.

To be considered for this course, your combination of qualifications must include A level Mathematics (or equivalent) and sufficient additional science, technology or engineering content.

You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice.

Pearson Edexcel HNC or HND Typical offer

We are able to consider HNC/HND qualifications in Engineering disciplines for entry into the first year of our course. You will need to gain an overall grade of Distinction, including a Distinction in at least 20 credits of Level 4 Mathematics. As our courses require solid foundations in Mathematics, we prefer you to have studied AS or A level Mathematics in addition to your HNC/HND qualification and encourage you to take this route if it is available.

Please note that HNC and HND qualifications may be counted as degree-level study by the Student Loans Company and therefore may have an impact on your ability to access student loans for the entirety of your chosen degree. We recommend that you discuss this in detail with the SLC before following this progression route to the University of Bath.

English language requirements

Category C

If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
  • IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component
  • TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
  • TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): we do not accept this qualification
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements
  • Duolingo (taken up to 1 July 2024): 120 overall with sub scores of Literacy 120, Comprehension 130, Conversation 115, Production 100
  • Duolingo (taken after 1 July 2024): 120 overall with sub scores of Literacy 120, Comprehension 120, Conversation 120, Production 120
  • LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator High Pass in both the Speaking test and the Listening, Reading, and Writing test

See the full list of accepted English qualifications.

Fees and funding

Fees and funding information for Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons)

Fees

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

Learn how we decide fee status

Tuition fees

Fee information is not yet available for this course. Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students.

Find out more about student fees

How to pay

Tuition fee loans

You could be considered for a scholarship to help you study at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.

Read more about tuition fee loans

Scholarships and bursaries

You could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.

Read more about bursaries and scholarships

Other payment options

You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.

Read more about your payment options

Budgeting

You will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of textbooks.

Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.

If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement. If you are thinking about studying or working abroad as part of your course, you may have to prove that you have a certain amount of money in your bank account to get a visa.

Please read the information about planning your finances for your placement year which includes potential sources of funding, travel insurance, and visas.

Application information

Selection process

We will usually assess you based on your UCAS application. If you are studying certain qualifications, such as an Access to HE Diploma or a BTEC Extended Diploma, you will be invited to attend an interview as part of our selection process.

Very exceptionally we may invite you to an interview if you have circumstances we cannot assess from an application alone.

Our interview page gives more information on what you should expect from an interview.

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