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Course overview

Electrical and electronic engineering MEng (Hons) is one of the courses available within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Electrical and electronic engineering continues to transform the way we live – from the latest consumer products through to sophisticated scientific and industrial technologies. It can form a platform for many different disciplines ranging from renewable energy to nanotechnology and provide you with a thorough grounding in both academic and practical aspects.

This degree offers you the chance to study a range of topics while still allowing you to specialise in the later years of the programme. Topics include communications, computer modelling, electrical machines, electronic design, instrumentation, microelectronics, power generation and distribution, signal processing, software engineering and finally renewable energy systems. The variety of modules taught throughout the course makes this a truly multidisciplinary degree.

Why choose this course?

A Nottingham degree has a high reputation within the electrical and electronic engineering industry, opening up a world of opportunity and prospects. Our programmes will equip you with a variety of skills that allow for adaptation and improvisation in the fast changing world of technology.

Modules

Core modules

  • Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Construction Project
  • Contemporary Engineering Themes A
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Information and Systems
  • Introduction to Software Engineering and Programming
  • Power and Energy

Core modules

  • Contemporary Engineering Themes B
  • Design and Implementation of Engineering Software
  • Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control
  • Electronic Processing and Communications
  • Electronic Systems Group Design Project
  • Energy Conditioning Group Design Project
  • Modelling: Methods and Tools

Core modules

  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics
  • Analogue Electronics
  • Electrical Machines, Drive Systems and Applications
  • Fields Waves and Antennas
  • Group Project
  • Industrial Training
  • Professional Studies
  • Power Networks
  • Power Electronic Applications and Control

Optional modules

  • Embedded Computing
  • Renewable Generation Technologies
  • VLSI Design

Core modules

  • Advanced Control System Design
  • Advanced Power Electronics
  • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • HDL for Programmable Devices
  • HDL for Programmable Logic with Project
  • Industrial/Research Orientated Project

Optional modules

  • Business Economics
  • Corporate Restructuring and Governance
  • Electrical Machines, Drive Systems and Applications
  • Embedded Computing
  • Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice
  • Fields Waves and Antennas
  • Marketing Management
  • Power Electronic Applications and Control
  • Power Networks
  • Renewable Generation Technologies
  • VLSI Design

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.

A Level BBC, including Mathematics and Physics, excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies.
IB Diploma 26 points with 5, 4 at Higher Level, including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL) and Physics (HL).
STPM BBC+, including Mathematics and Physics, excluding Pengajian Am.
UEC 5 B3s including Mathematics and Physics, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.
Australian Year 12 ATAR 82. Applicants are required to meet specific grade standards in Mathematics and Physics, aligned with A Level subject requirements. To fulfil these A Level standards, specific grade equivalents in the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) are required. For WACE, applicants must have studied both Mathematics Methods and Mathematics Specialist. For SACE, both Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics are required. For other states and territories, the mathematics subjects will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 77% average based on 6 subjects, including Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, and Physics. Applicants must meet specific grade requirements for subjects required at A Level: 75% for C and 81% for B.

Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and will be assessed based on the University’s requirements.
Advance Placement (AP) 4, 4, 3, including AP Calculus and AP Physics.
Diploma - Local Institutions Entry to Year 2 is assessed on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and Physics.
Foundation - Local Institutions Acceptance is at the School’s discretion and requires a minimum GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and Physics.
Nottingham Foundation Programme Successful completion is required, with a minimum score of 45% in all Mathematics and Physics modules.

This list is not exhaustive, and we accept a wide range of qualifications. Eligibility will be fully determined upon the submission of a completed application.

IELTS (Academic):

 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)

TOEFL (iBT):

 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking)

PTE (Academic):

 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)

GCE A Level English Language or English Literature:

 grade C

GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature:

 grade C

SPM:

 CEFR level B2

GCSE O-Level:

 grade C / 4

IGCSE (first language):

 grade C / 4

IGCSE (second language):

 grade B / 6

MUET:

 Band 4

UEC:

 grade B3

IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level):

 4 points

IB English B (Higher Level):

 4 points

IB English B (Standard Level):

 5 points

OSSD English (ENG3U / ENG4U) (No fast-track route):

 75%
  • IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
  • IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
  • IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
  • MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.
  • OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants have completed all 30 credits from standard OSSD courses, not through credit exemptions. Fast-track routes are not accepted.

Foundation progression options

The Foundation in Engineering is a 1+4 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees offered within the Faculty of Engineering. Modules on the programme aim to improve language and study skills as well as enhance understanding of mathematics and the physical sciences.

Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway from thermal science or chemistry to electricity and magnetism.

Learning and assessment

How you will learn

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Practical classes
  • Lab sessions
  • Computer labs

How you will be assessed

  • Coursework
  • Group coursework
  • Examinations
  • Presentation
  • Practical write-ups

Applying

Our step-by-step guide contains everything you need to know about applying for undergraduate courses.

How to apply

Fees

ResidencyFees
Malaysian studentsRM55,000 per year
International studentsRM65,000 per year

Where you will learn

Malaysia Campus

Semenyih Campus is 48km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and just 45 minutes’ drive from the famous city centre with its iconic Petronas Twin Towers. On arrival, you are immersed in the green jungle backdrop that Malaysia provides with wildlife, sunshine and campus lake.

The campus is home to our business, education, science and engineering schools, which sit alongside a sports centre, library and student accommodation. The University has everything a modern day student could wish for with the added bonus of being located in central Asia allowing you to travel further afield in your free time.

Public transport is plentiful with free shuttle services operating on some routes. Taxi/Grab services in Malaysia are very reasonable and used widely by the student community.

Careers

Industrial training is compulsory if you pursue the MEng degree curriculum. You will be expected to participate in industrial training during the summer vacation following the second year of study, although participation in other years or multiple-participation is also allowed. All industrial training must last at least 12 consecutive weeks in the same company or institution. If you pursue the BEng degree you are not required to participate but will be strongly encouraged to do so. Industrial training also provides a great way to identify top career prospects.

A degree from Nottingham has a good reputation within both the electrical and electronic engineering industry and finance sector too. This degree can open up a world of opportunity and prospects within the working world and higher education. In recent years the majority of our graduates have quickly found career employment with over 97% starting work or registering for further study within three months of graduation.

Electrical and electronic engineering continue to be buoyant employment sectors. Many of our graduates pursue engineering careers in a range of industries such as systems design and development, electrical and electronic design, electrical and electronic equipment, manufacturing, systems design and fabrication, power plants, devices and transmission. Other graduates enter the management and commerce sector or software and IT. Some also choose to continue their studies with further education.

Frequently asked questions

An Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng degree is an undergraduate programme that focuses on concepts and practical applications of electricity in all its forms for designing and manufacturing the latest consumer devices to sophisticated scientific and industrial technologies.

The eligibility criteria for UNM’s MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree is a minimum of BBC, including mathematics and physics in A Level or STPM. Students who have completed their secondary school diploma can opt to enrol in UNM’s Foundation of Engineering for a direct pathway to this degree. 

UNM’s Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons) degree programme is a four-year, full-time course.

Graduates of the E&E degree offered at UNM have a wide range of career opportunities in various industries for instance, telecommunications, electronics and power automation. They can also pursue postgraduate degrees like Electrical and Electronic Engineering MSc and Engineering MPhil/PhD, offered at the University of Nottingham Malaysia.

The E&E MEng (Hons) degree offered by UNM covers typical core modules such as Engineering Mathematics, Information and Systems, Electronic Processing and Communications, Power Networks, Analogue Electronics, Advanced Control, Aerial Robotics and Advanced Electrical Machines.

Students will learn via lectures, tutorials, practical classes, lab sessions. There will also be a group project in Year 3.

Students will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, computer facilities and research centres. In addition to this, UNM also provides Careers Advisory Service and Wellbeing and Learning Support to all students.

Students will be able to participate in various research projects in the fields of renewable energy, robotics, aerospace technology, automation and telecommunications. These research projects may involve the use of experimental methods, providing students with an opportunity to gain practical knowledge of the latest developments in the industry.

This content was last updated on 02 January 2025. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.