University of Nottingham

What you'll study

This integrated MEng programme builds from fundamental electrical and electronic engineering principles to advanced, research-informed topics. The course typically comprises several years of academic study with an Industrial Year taken as a paid or credit-bearing placement in industry, research or public sector organisations.

• Core foundations: circuit analysis, analogue and digital electronics, signals and systems, electromagnetic fields, and electrical machines and power systems.
• Systems and software: embedded systems, microcontrollers, real-time programming, FPGA and hardware description languages, control engineering and sensors.
• Communications and RF: digital communications, wireless systems, antenna design and RF engineering options.
• Advanced and specialised topics: VLSI and semiconductor device technology, power electronics and renewable energy integration, robotics and autonomous systems, machine learning for signal processing.
• Professional and design practice: group design projects, engineering management, ethics and project planning, and training in transferable skills such as technical communication and teamwork.
• Research-led individual project: an extended individual research or design project in the final integrated master’s year, supervised by academic staff and often linked to active research groups.

Optional modules allow specialisation depending on staff expertise and availability; practical laboratory classes, computing workshops and industry-led projects are embedded throughout. The Industrial Year gives hands-on experience of engineering practice, project delivery and professional environments and is supported by the university’s placement services.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have strong qualifications in mathematics and typically physics or another relevant science or engineering subject. For school leavers, offers are usually conditional on high A‑level (or equivalent) grades; offers commonly request strong grades in Mathematics and often in Physics. The university accepts a range of international qualifications—applicants should consult the Nottingham website for specific equivalencies.

For applicants with prior higher education, entry to advanced years or eligibility for the integrated master’s route normally requires a relevant HND, foundation degree or a first/upper‑second class honours degree in engineering or a closely related discipline. Practical experience and references are taken into account for mature applicants.

All applicants must meet the university’s English language requirements if English is not their first language.

Career prospects

Graduates from this programme go on to roles across industry, research and the public sector. Typical career paths include:

• Design and development engineer roles in electronics, power systems and embedded systems.
• Control systems and automation engineer positions in manufacturing, robotics and process industries.
• Communications, RF and signal-processing engineer roles in telecoms, satellite and defence sectors.
• Power engineering careers in generation, distribution, renewables and smart-grid technology.
• Technical consultancy, project management and systems integration roles.
• Further research and doctoral study, or progression towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status where the integrated MEng meets academic requirements for professional registration.

The Industrial Year enhances graduate employability by providing industry contacts, real‑world project experience and clearer evidence of practical skills for recruiters.

Why study at University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham provides a broad engineering education delivered by academic staff active in research across electrical power, communications, microelectronics and control. The School offers well-equipped laboratories for analogue/digital electronics, power systems, RF and embedded systems, plus computing and specialised software support.

Students benefit from structured placement support through the university’s careers and employability service and longstanding industry links that help secure industrial years and graduate roles. The course emphasises both technical depth and professional skills, preparing graduates for immediate employment or further study and for progression to professional registration.

Nottingham’s campus environment, student support services and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration make it a suitable choice for students who want rigorous engineering training combined with real-world experience.