Electronic Engineering University of Portsmouth

Overview

Develop your knowledge of the theory and design of electronics while putting theory into practice in the extensive facilities on this M.Eng. in Electronic Engineering degree from the University of Portsmouth .

Electronic technology evolves rapidly. Be part of the future on a course that opens doors to a career as a professional electronics engineer.

The MEng allows you to achieve a Master’s level degree with just one extra year of undergraduate study. When you finish the MEng course successfully, you'll meet the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status (CEng).

Course highlights

• Use the latest equipment for analysing and measuring electronics, including logic analysers, spectrum analysers, digital scopes and multi-function generators

• Work with analogue and digital components such as microprocessors, microcontrollers and programmable devices

• Use experimental kits, such as ServoSET servo-mechanism (which helps you learn how to stabilise systems) and superheterodyne radio receivers (which help you understand the principles of radio receiver operation)

• Get student membership of the Institute of Engineering and Technology, at no cost to you – giving you access to practical, technical and career-related resources, and opportunities to build links with prospective employers

• Work on a multidisciplinary group project to get the practical experience sought by employers when you choose the 4-year MEng option

Careers and opportunities

The demand for innovation in medical technology devices, and consumer electronics such as mobile phones and televisions is always increasing. In fact, all engineering roles are listed in the UK Government’s 'skills shortage list' – which means engineers are currently in high demand.

With electronic engineering professionals in high demand, graduates of the MEng course are earning £39,500 a year on average, 5 years after graduation.

Graduates have worked for companies such as:

• Thales

• QinetiQ

• Barnbrook Systems

• Royal Navy

• Network Rail

• Flylogix

• NXP Semiconductors

Graduates now work in roles including:

• communications and information systems engineer

• digital design engineer

• electronic design engineer

• graduate signalling and telecoms engineer

• hardware design engineer

• service application consultant

Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Accreditation of European Engineering Programmes (EUR-ACE) and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).