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MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering teaches students to design intelligent, connected and sustainable systems, covering embedded systems, communications, robotics, control engineering and power systems on foundations in mathematics, programming and electronics. Teaching is hands-on through lab work, team projects and real-world challenges, with an optional year-long industrial placement or study abroad. It follows the four-year BEng (Hons) structure with an additional Year 5 of advanced specialist modules and a major project, provided the required criteria are met. The MEng is accredited by the IET and the Institute of Measurement and Control.

Duration: 5 years full time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time integrated  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Mathematics 1, Engineering Science, IoT Systems 1, Engineering for Society, Mechanical Principles and Electrical Principles.

Career pathways

Graduates work as electronics, systems, communications and robotics engineers, with some moving into AI, data analysis or project management. Past students have joined employers including NXP Semiconductors, BAE Systems, Siemens, Rolls-Royce, Aggreko, Scottish Power, Virgin Media O2, Leonardo and BT Group.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 standard entry: Scottish Higher BBCC or equivalent including Higher in Maths and a Science or Technology; UCAS Tariff 96. Minimum entry (widening access applicants only): Higher BCCC or equivalent including Higher in Maths and a Science or Technology; UCAS Tariff 90. Year 2 entry: HNC Electrical or Electronic Engineering with A in Graded Unit 1. Year 3 entry: HND in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or equivalent with a minimum grade A in the graded units. English language: IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full time

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