BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and AI at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is reshaping every aspect of modern human life. Our BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and AI degree will help you develop the skills to design intelligent systems, solve real problems, and create innovations that impact industries from healthcare and finance to robotics and technology. From your first year, you’ll develop practical skills in coding, computational thinking and system design.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering and Environment | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement | Study mode: full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence brings together two rapidly advancing fields that are transforming how we live and work. This degree gives you the scientific understanding, programming expertise and hands‑on engineering experience needed to design intelligent electronic systems. Year 1 core: Computational Thinking and Coding, Electronic Engineering Principles, AI Fundamentals, Engineering Skills. Year 2 core: Group Project, AI and Society, Electronic Circuits, Applied AI. Year 3 core: Advanced AI Models and Applications, Electronic Design, Individual Project, Communications and Business.

Career pathways

BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering with AI graduates will be prepared for a wide range of careers where artificial intelligence is at the forefront of technology and industry. This degree offers a unique combination of hardware expertise and AI skills, opening doors to sectors such as advanced manufacturing, medical technology, transport, defence, and any field deploying intelligent systems.

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Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent, and to include minimum grade D in at least one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics or Pure Mathematics. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM in Engineering to include a Pass in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Engineering or Science with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. EAL Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies - minimum overall grade of Distinction and to include a pass in both Engineering Mathematics and Further Engineering Mathematics. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, to include HL Mathematics in either: Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation. T level - Overall grade Merit in Design and Development for Engineering; Engineering, Manufacturing, Process and Control; or Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English. and GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. The level 2 requirements may also be met through the level 3 course requirements for the course; please contact the University directly if you require further information. IB: IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, to include HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. IELTS: 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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