
- UCAS course code
- H614
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Overview
- Degree awarded
- MEng
- Duration
- 4 years
- Typical A-level offer
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AAA including Mathematics and either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.
- Typical contextual A-level offer (what is this?)
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AAB including Mathematics and either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science.
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer
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Obtain 36 Points at International Baccalaureate Diploma, including 6 Points in Mathematics and Physics OR Chemistry at Higher Level and 6 points in one other Higher Level subject.
Changes to International Baccalaureate Diploma Mathematics Courses from September 2019, first examination 2021. We are aware of the planned changes to the IB Mathematics curriculum. IB students will be able to choose from: Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation from September 2019.
For this programme of study we will accept: Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation.
- How to apply
Apply through UCAS .
This course is now closed to International applicants for 2021 entry.
- UCAS course code
- H614
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course overview
- Study at one of the largest departments of electrical and electronic engineering in the country, with a distinguished history and a focus on the future.
- Complete your master's degree with a final-year team project directly funded by industry or inspired by industrial needs.
- Combine scientific and engineering knowledge with creativity to solve some of today's biggest electronic engineering challenges making use of an incredible array of equipment and facilities.
Open days
The University holds undergraduate open days regularly, giving you the opportunity to find out more about our courses, the support we offer, and our facilities. Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying at Manchester is all about. Find out about our upcoming open days .
View the recent undergraduate virtual open week recorded sessions.
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2021 will be £9,250 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £25,000 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
For information about scholarships and bursaries please visit our undergraduate student finance pages and our Department funding pages .
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Contact name
- Undergraduate Admissions team
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 543 4017
- ug-eee@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/
- School/Faculty overview
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The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way. Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative and creative. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
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Entry requirements
A-level
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.
Integrated Foundation Year
If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.
Duration of A-level study
AS-level
Unit grade information
The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.
GCSE
International Baccalaureate
Obtain 36 Points at International Baccalaureate Diploma, including 6 Points in Mathematics and Physics OR Chemistry at Higher Level and 6 points in one other Higher Level subject.
Changes to International Baccalaureate Diploma Mathematics Courses from September 2019, first examination 2021. We are aware of the planned changes to the IB Mathematics curriculum. IB students will be able to choose from: Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation from September 2019.
For this programme of study we will accept: Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation.
Other international entry requirements
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see the accepted entry qualifications from your country .
Scottish requirements
We require grades AAABB in Scottish Highers including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry. In addition, 2 Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required at grades AA including Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics for Mechanics.
English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
European Baccalaureate
We normally require: Award of European Baccalaureate with 75% overall, including 8 in Maths and 8 in either Physics or Chemistry.
AQA Baccalaureate
We expect to see grades AAA in the GCE A-Levels including subjects Maths and either Physics, Electronics, Further Maths or Chemistry.
The units of broader study, enrichment activities and the Extended Project are considered to be valuable elements of the AQA Baccalaureate and we would therefore strongly encourage students to draw upon these experiences within their personal statement.
Foundation year
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme:
Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme in Science and Engineering or the NCUK International Foundation year in Science and Engineering are required to achieve grades AAA including Maths and either Physics or Further Maths and EAP grade B or above.
Pearson BTEC qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
In addition to the following requirements applicants are required to provide AS Level Maths at grade B or above. BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Distinction*, Distinction, Distinction including Distinction in Further Engineering Mathematics. Applicants are also required to pass an interview. If you are studying the general Engineering stream please contact the admissions office to request a full list of the units we require.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in Electrical and Electronic Engineering . Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades D*D plus A Level Mathematics at grade A. Applicants are also required to pass an interview. If you are studying the general Engineering stream please contact the admissions office to request a full list of the units we require.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade D plus additional level 3 qualifications in A Level Mathematics and either Physics, Electronics or Further Maths at grade AA.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus A Level Mathematics and either Physics or Electronics or Further Maths at grades AA.
OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma (CTEC)
We consider the Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering for entry provided an additional Mathematics A-Level is also obtained. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades D*DD and Mathematics A-Level at grade B.
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Diploma (CTEC)
We consider the Technical Diploma in Engineering for entry provided an additional Mathematics A-Level is also obtained. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD plus a Mathematics A Level at grade A.
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Foundation Diploma (CTEC)
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DD plus additional level 3 qualifications A Level Mathematics and Physics at grade AA.
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Certificate (CTEC)
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D plus additional Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels Mathematics and Physics at grades AA .
Access to HE Diploma
In addition we also require GCSE in English language at grade C/Grade 4 in the newly reformed GCSEs in England.
We also consider other factors such as other educational achievements, life experience and skills on an individual basis.
Cambridge Pre-U
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Core Maths
The University welcomes and recognises the value of Level 3 core mathematics qualifications (e.g. AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies).
Core Mathematics is not a compulsory element of post-16 study and as a result we will not normally include it in the conditions of any offer made to the student. However, if a student chooses to undertake a core mathematics qualification this may be taken into account when we consider their application, particularly for certain non-science courses with a distinct mathematical or statistical element.
We advise students to contact the academic Department, who will clarify whether their specific portfolio of qualifications is acceptable for entry on to their chosen course.
Home-schooled applicants
Non-standard educational routes
English language
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GCSE at Grade C/Grade 4 in the newly reformed GCSEs in England.
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GCE O-Level English Language Grade C.
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IELTS 6.5 with no subtest less than 6.
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TOEFL iBT: 90 overall with a minimum of 22 in each subtest. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (online). We do not accept `my best score' and applicants must achieve the TOEFL requirements in one sitting.
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Pearson Test of Academic English 58 overall with no less than 51 in Writing.
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English First Language or English Second Language (Cambridge IGCSE) grade C.
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Certificate of Proficiency in English or Certificate in Advanced English (Cambridge ESOL) grade C.
English language test validity
Application and selection
How to apply
Apply through UCAS .
This course is now closed to International applicants for 2021 entry.
Advice to applicants
We would normally only consider applicants who obtained the relevant qualification within the two years prior to entry. Applicants who have left education for more than two years would normally be recommended to take an Access course. Please contact the Admissions Office to discuss your particular circumstances. You should not usually apply for more than one of the courses offered by The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Students can switch between Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering up until the end of the first year.
Applicants submitting mitigating circumstances. Mitigating circumstances may be personal or family illness, other family circumstances, change of teachers during a course, problems with school facilities or an unusual curriculum followed by your Department or college. We recommend that information on mitigating circumstances that have affected or are likely to affect your academic performance will be included in the referee's report. We cannot usually take into account information that is supplied after an adverse decision has been made on an application by the admitting Department. If you encounter mitigating circumstances after you have submitted your application, please inform the admissions staff in the Department to which you applied as soon as possible. Where mitigating circumstances have already been taken into account, for example by the relevant Exam Board, we will not be able to make further allowances.
How your application is considered
Applications are considered on the basis of an assessment of past and predicted academic achievements, the academic reference and personal statement.
The personal statement is your opportunity to tell the admissions team why we should offer you a place here at Manchester. It will be read by an administrative member of staff.
We are keen to hear about you - your interests, hobbies, extra-curricular experiences, career aspirations - and how these have prepared you for success on your chosen course.
All applicants should be aware that information provided in the personal statement may be used as the basis for further discussion during any subsequent interview with an academic member of staff.
Deferrals
Applicants for deferred entry are considered equally to other applications up to the point of confirmation. Deferred entry is granted on the discretion of admissions staff, and is normally granted for one year.
Some English language test results, such as IELTS or TOEFL, are only valid for two years from the test date.
Policy for applicants who resit their qualifications
Re-applications
If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through clearing you are required to meet the clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and clearing the places will be subject to availability.
Transfers
We are unable to accept applications for second year entry with the exception of those coming via our advanced entry programmes with North China Electric Power University, Shanghai University or NCUK.
Please note we do not offer transfers into the third year of our courses.
Course details
Course description
Turn on your career in electronic engineering at Manchester, a university with a prestigious history in the subject and a bright focus on the future. We're home to one of the largest departments dedicated to the subject in the UK, have fantastic links with industry, and have taught the discipline here since 1905.
Both today and in years to come we look to electronics to provide answers for complex problems. Take the mobile phone: a very sophisticated computer and communications system that links to a worldwide network of antennas allowing it to connect to any other mobile or landline, as well as the internet. Or the digital camera, at the heart of which is a sophisticated electronic device containing millions of individual light level detectors.
We live in an information age. Complex systems require digital signal processing (for images, audio and other signals), and technological developments in communications include concurrent processing (to allow the manipulation of the massive amounts of data), data networking and digital communication systems for both local distribution and across the internet. Explore these themes and acquire the skills to take them forward at Manchester.
In the final year you will complete a team project directly funded by industry or inspired by industrial needs. Past projects have included developing an instrumented training wheelchair for para-athletes, creating a haptic glove for remote handling, and developing a cyber-secure electricity management system in smart cities, and many more .
Aims
- You will learn to design, build, and operate analogue and digital circuits to create smart devices, autonomous systems, and a new generation of electronic devices.
- You will be taught by academics working on the cutting-edge of research, helping to solve the world's biggest challenges.
- We will provide ample opportunity for practical application and project work. These are strong themes throughout our course.
- In the final year you will undertake a team project either directly funded by industry or based on industrial needs.
Special features

Industry-inspired team project
In the final year you will undertake a team project that is either directly funded by industry or inspired by industrial needs - providing the experience and skills you need before taking your next career step.
Regular, close support
In addition to regularly meeting your academic advisor, you will also enjoy a close relationship with your project tutor, meeting on a weekly basis to supplement your learning in lectures and lab sessions.
Excellent facilities
With access to an extensive range of leading facilities , you will get hands-on with industry-standard equipment - improving your knowledge and skills, and preparing you for work post-graduation. Our flagship facilities include a new High Voltage Lab , Photon Science Institute , and the brand new teaching and research engineering buildings .
Options and flexibility
The first three semesters of our undergraduate courses share the same fundamental engineering contents. This gives you the opportunity to transfer between electrical and electronic, electronic and mechatronic engineering up until halfway through your second year. The third year syllabus is flexible to suit your specialism interests.
Teaching and learning
In your first year of study there is approximately a 50:50 split between your contact time and independent study; about the same as when studying for A-levels.
In subsequent years this split changes to a greater amount of independent learning, with the split being approximately 30:70 in the third year and 20:80 in the fourth. This does not mean that less help is available; our staff are here to help.
Contact time could be in a lecture, example class, tutorial, laboratory class and sometimes may be online (email/e-learning/web blog etc). All of these activities enable you to interact with us to ensure you have the best possible learning experience.
The course contains strong practical elements: a year-long practical build project of an electronic device in Year 1, a year-long practical build project of an autonomous embedded system in Year 2, a year-long practical research project in Year 3, and an industrially related year-long engineering team project in Year 4.
Coursework and assessment
Course unit details
Each course unit is reviewed annually, taking into account feedback from our students and our industrial advisory group, to ensure that we deliver the most appropriate material.
Course content for year 1
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Microcontroller Engineering I | EEEN10018 | 10 | Mandatory |
Electronic Materials | EEEN10022 | 10 | Mandatory |
Circuit Analysis | EEEN10024 | 10 | Mandatory |
Digital System Design I | EEEN10026 | 10 | Mandatory |
Energy Transport and Conversion | EEEN10027 | 10 | Mandatory |
Electromagnetic Fields | EEEN10028 | 10 | Mandatory |
Electronic Circuit Design I | EEEN10029 | 10 | Mandatory |
Electronics Project | EEEN10034 | 10 | Mandatory |
C Programming | EEEN10036 | 10 | Mandatory |
Measurements & Analytical Software | EEEN10038 | 10 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 2
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Microcontroller Engineering II | EEEN20019 | 10 | Mandatory |
Digital Systems Design II | EEEN20023 | 10 | Mandatory |
Electronic Circuit Design II | EEEN20025 | 10 | Mandatory |
Microelectronic Components | EEEN20026 | 10 | Mandatory |
Signals and Systems | EEEN20027 | 10 | Mandatory |
Control Systems I | EEEN20030 | 10 | Mandatory |
Analogue and Digital Communications | EEEN20035 | 10 | Mandatory |
Engineering Management | EEEN20051 | 10 | Mandatory |
VLSI Design | EEEN20053 | 10 | Mandatory |
Embedded Systems Project | EEEN21000 | 20 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 3
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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VLSI Design | EEEN20053 | 10 | Mandatory |
Digital Signal Processing | EEEN30029 | 10 | Mandatory |
Individual Project | EEEN30033 | 30 | Mandatory |
Computer Systems Architecture | EEEN30040 | 10 | Mandatory |
High Speed Digital and Mixed Signal Design | EEEN30075 | 10 | Mandatory |
Current Trends in Optical Devices | EEEN30077 | 10 | Mandatory |
Commercial Technology Development | MCEL30102 | 10 | Mandatory |
Numerical Analysis | EEEN30002 | 10 | Optional |
Data Networking | EEEN30024 | 10 | Optional |
Transmissions Lines & Optical Fibres | EEEN30036 | 10 | Optional |
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Course content for year 4
Course units for year 4
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Team Project | EEEN40035 | 60 | Mandatory |
Advanced Technology Enterprise for EEE | MCEL40011 | 15 | Mandatory |
Nanoelectronic Devices and Nanomaterials | EEEN40053 | 15 | Optional |
Digital Control & System Identification | EEEN40110 | 15 | Optional |
Process Control & Model Predictive Control | EEEN40112 | 15 | Optional |
Antennas and RF Systems | EEEN40121 | 15 | Optional |
Machine Learning & Optimisation Techniques | EEEN40151 | 15 | Optional |
Wireless Communication & Mobile Networks | EEEN40162 | 15 | Optional |
Multi-Sensor Signal Processing & Imaging | EEEN40175 | 15 | Optional |
Digital Image Processing | EEEN40177 | 15 | Optional |
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Additional fee information
Scholarships and bursaries
For information about scholarships and bursaries please visit our undergraduate student finance pages and our Department funding pages .
What our students say

Manchester creates an incredibly relaxed and friendly atmosphere so you can enjoy your university career as much as you can.
The studying facilities throughout the university are all fantastic and create the perfect environment to study.
Joshua Fried / MEng Electronic Engineering with Industrial Experience
Find out what it's like to study at Manchester by visiting the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering blog .
Facilities
Our strong, ever-growing links with industry not only help to inform our courses, but also boost our excellent teaching and research facilities which include:
- National Instruments Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory
- High Voltage Lab
- Manchester Engineering Campus
- Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre
- Oxford Instruments VG Semicon Molecular Beam Epitaxy facility
- National Graphene Institute
- Dalton Nuclear Institute
Disability support
Careers
Career opportunities

Your electronic engineering master's degree from The University of Manchester will open up a world of opportunity, and the skills you develop will be sought across a wide range of industries.
For example, our graduates have gone on to forge successful careers in the development of microcontroller-based embedded systems; computer systems engineering; robotics; avionics; and automotive electronics.
Alternatively, you might progress into the design of automation and control systems for various industrial processes; the design of mobile and wireless communications systems; the development of real-time speech and image processing algorithms; or the design of guidance and control systems for unmanned intelligent underwater, ground and aerial vehicles.
Each year the Department hosts a careers fair, where you can meet with company representatives and discuss work experience options. These companies include ARM, Broadcom, Renesas, Jaguar Land Rover, Nexperia, EA Technology, National Instruments, Network Rail, BP, Shell and Siemens.
What's more, graduate with a degree from us and you'll be in demand among the top graduate employers (most targeted university in The Graduate Market in 2020 - High Fliers Research ). And with a year-long industrial placement under your belt, you'll be well placed to take the next step.
Accrediting organisations
All of our courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Measurements and Control.