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Electrical and Electronic Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary


You will study in Sheffield for the first three years of your course where you will cover the theoretical and practical aspects across the range of electrical and electronic engineering. In your fourth year you have the opportunity to put into practice what you have learnt by working for a year in an engineering company before returning to Sheffield for your final year of study.


Match real-world experience from a year spent in industry - with expert knowledge on the design of devices and systems that make modern life possible.

On our course you’ll become a specialist in the electrical and electronic devices that make the human world go round, from wind turbines to computers. You’ll also have the industry experience to back up the expert knowledge you’ve gained in your studies.Practical experience is key to our teaching, with the chance to take part in two week-long group projects across your first and second years to solve real-world problems. You’ll also have the chance to work with an engineering company through the semester-long Sheffield Industrial Project Scheme.At the end of your second year you can specialise or continue with the more general electrical and electronic engineering, which is our most popular course.Specialise your degree by focusing on one of the following:- electrical engineering- electronic engineering- electronic and communications engineering- semiconductor photonics and electronics- electrical and electronic engineeringAll that academic study will then be put into context with a year-long industry placement. While placements are not guaranteed and are your responsibility to source, you’ll receive plenty of advice and support from our dedicated Industrial Placement Year team.Final year modules are industry oriented, focused on the application of scientific knowledge. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team on a research project, led by one of our academics, with industry input. This will develop practical transferable skills like team working, decision making and problem solving skills, enhancing your employability.


Why study this course?

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Fully accredited

- by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and meets all the academic standards for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.UK top 5 for electrical and electronic engineering - as rated by The Guardian University Guide, The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.-


Specialist teaching facilities

- 'Learning by doing' is the reason The Diamond was built. Dedicated to engineering, this industrial-scale pilot plant is where you’ll apply the theory you learn in lectures – consolidating your understanding alongside students from other disciplines, and beyond the bounds of the curriculum.-


World-leading researchers

- our academics tackle major scientific and technological challenges that have a positive impact on the world, ranging from improving the flow of data via wireless communications, renewable energy production and storage, improved efficiency and accuracy of manufacturing and the electrification of transport. Their research, which has been rated as internationally excellent, is what informs the content of your course.-


Industrial placement year

- you’ll have the chance to work in industry for a year, honing the skills and knowledge you’ve gained on your course and helping you to stand out from the crowd.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 29,110per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Electrical & Electronic Engineering

    8th out of 68 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    163 72%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    9th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    8th

    9

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