Engineering with Law MEng at Brunel University of London

Engineering challenges rarely have purely technical solutions. They require engineers who can balance innovation with legal, ethical, sustainability and regulatory considerations. Engineering with Law MEng combines a broad engineering education with structured study of law, regulation and professional responsibility.

Faculty: College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option; integrated master's  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll build engineering knowledge, legal understanding and professional skills throughout your studies, preparing you to make informed decisions in technically complex and highly regulated environments. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Engineering Design I, Sustainability and Security, Professional Engineering Skills - Social Responsibility, General Engineering Science, Electronic Devices and Systems, Mathematics for Computer Systems, the essential elements required to form legally binding contracts and others; Year 2: Sensors and Automation, Data Networks and Cyber Security, To reinforce and develop, Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Law of Tort; Year 3: To provide students with the opportunity to, Professional Engineering skills - Management and Quality, Intellectual Property Law; Year 4: Major Group Project, Engineering Ethics and Sustainability.

Career pathways

Engineering with Law MEng prepares you for professional engineering careers where technical expertise and regulatory understanding go hand in hand. You'll be equipped for opportunities in engineering design, systems engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, automation, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), embedded systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), mechatronics and related technology sectors.

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