MEng Electronic Engineering with Wireless Communications at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Learn how we generate, transmit then process the signals that power today's communications. This course looks at modern and future wireless technology, from wifi to sat-nav, and it's a great chance to apply your mathematical theory to real-world problems. You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to meet a growing need for professionals in this industry.

What you will study

The year 1 and 2 modules are similar across all our Electronic Engineering courses and provide a grounding in essential engineering topics. In years 2, 3 and 4 you’ll specialise in wireless communications, and can follow your interests by choosing modules from a wide range of options. You can also take modules from other subject areas.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, manufacturing, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical. Careers directly related to the course include electronics engineer, design and development engineer, technology analyst, systems engineer, telecommunications engineer, controls engineer, robotics engineer, armed forces engineer officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: A*AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) and either physics, further mathematics, electronics or computer science (minimum grade A). IB: Pass, with 38 points overall with 19 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), and 6 at Higher Level in either Physics or Computer Science. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 33,500 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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