Funding
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Money MattersTurn your engineering ambitions into a reality with a degree that will jump-start your potential.
This course is open for Clearing applications.
Our undergraduate BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree will provide you with the specialist knowledge and expertise required for a professional career in electrical and electronic engineering. With project-based learning in all years, including live industry-led projects, you’ll develop the transferable skil...
3 years full-time
4 years with placement
4 years part-time (1 day per week)
4 years with foundation year
The Guardian University Guide 2024Manchester Met is ranked 2nd in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Study electrical and electronic engineering and in Year 1 you will learn the fundamentals of engineering science, applicable mathematics and practical and project skills. In Year 2, you will further develop your scientific and analytical skills through study of electrical energy systems, control engineering, and electronic systems design. You will also take on a specialist role in a group project and start detailed planning of your career.
Specialist projects in the final year, all informed by the Department of Engineering’s active research and industrial partnerships, will give you experience of the latest engineering challenges faced by industry and society.
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023-2027
National Student Survey 2024 (NSS)
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
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Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
Please note our entry requirements may differ slightly at Clearing. Please call the Clearing helpline on +44 (0)161 247 3000 for more details.
UK and Channel Islands full-time foundation year fee: £9,250 per year for the foundation year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
EU and Non-EU international full-time foundation year fee: £20,000 per year. When progressing from the pre-degree foundation year to the linked degree. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study)
Full-time fee: £9,250 per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
Part-time fee: £1156.5 per 15 credits studied per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
Full-time fee: £20,000 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Part-time fee: £2500 per 15 credits studied per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. The tuition fee for the placement year for those courses that offer this option is £1,850, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). The tuition fee for the study year abroad for those courses that offer this option is £1,385, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Part-time students may take a maximum of 90 credits each academic year.
Students often choose to use their own laptop or tablet on campus, although there are PCs on campus and students can also borrow laptops. Students may need a smartphone or wireless device to participate in interactive class quizzes and a scientific calculator for in-class use.
All personal protection equipment (PPE) and laboratory and workshop consumables are provided by the department.
All reports for assessment are submitted as electronic files. Any additional costs associated with assessments, eg poster printing, components, models, etc. will be paid by the department.
The costs of compulsory industrial visits are paid by the department. Students may have to contribute to the cost of optional or social trips. Students are expected to cover the costs of attending placement interviews and any additional travel/accommodation costs incurred whilst on placements.
The department will cover the costs associated with student membership of one professional body. Students will be expected to contribute to the cost of any additional memberships or enhanced membership status, and to the cost of any optional professional accreditation courses in the use of software packages, etc.
Costs for student-led projects and supported extra-curricular competitions, etc., will be paid by the department, subject to approval of a business case submitted by the students under the supervision of academic staff. Artefacts built for projects normally remain the property of the department, but students may be offered the opportunity to purchase them for the cost of the materials used.
Find out more about financing your studies and whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships
Money MattersOur electrical and electronic engineering graduates occupy a variety of roles in engineering consultancies, manufacturing, aircraft design and manufacturing, automotive and railway engineering, steel manufacturing, naval engineering, water companies, and the power and nuclear fuel industries.
Employers outside of engineering sectors also recognise the skills and problem-solving capacity of the engineering graduate, and there may be opportunities in sales, commissioning, finance, teaching and management, as well as roles managing technology to support a range of organisations.
You can apply for this course through Clearing.
Call our friendly team to find out more about this course and applying through Clearing.
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Full-time applications through UCAS
Part-time applications - download an application form at www.mmu.ac.uk/applicationform
You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally
at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the
latest online learning technology. For further information on when we
may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our
terms and conditions.
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