Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Engineering at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30000 | £29000 | £33500 |
25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £32500 | £23500 - £34500 | £26000 - £39500 |
All Electrical And Electronic Engineering courses of Plymouth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Electrical And Electronic Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £31745 | £31510 | £36530 |
25-75 percentile range | £26991 - £36256 | £23194 - £39893 | £26878 - £46535 |
All Electrical And Electronic Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
Do you want to lead society towards a more energy-efficient future, enhance your business acumen, and further develop your technical and design ability? The MEng course develops your communication and entrepreneurial skills, and prepares you for a range of high-end careers in electrical and electronic engineering. This course, which meets the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status, is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
You will develop highly practical skills and learn through doing. You'll access one of the largest undergraduate laboratory spaces in the country, which you can use to further your own understanding of communications, electronics and renewable energy technologies. You will benefit from free IET membership (whilst at University) as the University is an IET Academic Partner. You will further your knowledge with a placement after successfully completing year two.
Key features:
- Four year integrated masters programme.
- Ranked 14th overall in the country for electrical engineering (Guardian league tables 2020).
- Draw on our strong industry links and benefit from industry participation in course development, delivery and project sponsorship.
- Take part in our final year student project open day showcasing the excellence of the engineering skills development and the high levels of achievement of our undergraduates, with many industrially sponsored prizes awarded.
- Develop highly practical skills and learn through doing.
- When our new engineering and design facility is launched, students in engineering, science and the arts will have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories.
- Take advantage of our flexible course, allowing you to switch between electronics and robotics until your final year, as your interests develop.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Benefit from free IET membership (whilst at University) as the University is an IET Academic Partner.
- Joining our MEng course means working towards an honours degree that provides the shortest route to professional and chartered status.
- Challenge yourself. Final year MEng students work in groups to undertake a major design project that will give them the opportunity to experience a broad selection of strategic, ethical, environmental, management, operational, logistical, technical, financial, contractual and team-working challenges.
- Further your knowledge with a placement after successfully completing stage 2 or between the final two years of the MEng course.
- Receive electronic tools for studying.
- Access one of the largest undergraduate laboratory spaces in the country, which you can use to further your own understanding of communications, electronics and renewable energy technologies.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons) at Plymouth University
85% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
128 points including a grade B at A Level Maths and grade B in a second relevant subject: Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Pure Maths, Physics, Statistics.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Electrical And Electronic Engineering
All Electrical And Electronic Engineering courses of Plymouth University
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Must have GCSE Maths and English grade C / 4 or above.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 4
- year 5
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year in Industry (Year 3 out) MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with a Year in Industry) MEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 100% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25300 | 162 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Year in Industry) MEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | 10% | 0% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 134 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year Abroad (Year 2 out) MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with placement year) MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 86% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 155 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Electronic and Electrical Engineering with International Study MEng | University of Strathclyde | 75% | 8% | 6% | £9250 | £26700 | 210 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 90% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £28600 | 163 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Electronic Engineering (four-year integrated masters) MEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £22750 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year Abroad MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 87% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £28600 | 159 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Electronic Engineering (integrated Master's, including placement year) MEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £22750 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023