• Undergraduate
  • MEng

Electronic and Information Engineering

Combine the advanced technical knowledge and practical skills of both electronic engineering and computing in this integrated Master’s degree.

Design your own degree programme to fit your developing skills and interests, from a broad range of specialist modules

Benefit from a teaching programme inspired by our internationally-leading research

Get practical experience in the field with a six-month placement, or create innovative solutions to a client-proposed consultancy challenge

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Course key facts

  • Qualification

    • MEng

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Start date

    October 2025

  • UCAS course code

    GH56

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • £9,535 per year Home

    • £43,300 per year Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

  • Applications: places

    7 : 1 (2023)

Minimum entry standard

  • A*A*A or A*AAA (A-level)

  • 40 points (International Baccalaureate)

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Course overview

Electronic and information engineers are at the forefront of the challenges to connect our world, to design more efficient and affordable technology, and to help us live healthily and sustainably.

This unique course combines electronics with computer science and information engineering, with specialist modules from the Department of Computing, and projects and coursework drawn from our latest research, focused on inspiring and supporting tomorrow’s industry-ready, creative engineers.

A common first year lets you explore the breadth of the subject. Labs and problem-solving classes will equip you with a solid theoretical base and practical hardware and software skills.

Year two follows a core programme, completing the fundamentals in analogue and digital electronics, communications and control, alongside a strong focus on mathematics and computing, networks and high-level programming. You’ll learn to program in C++ and become familiar with software design, programming concepts and tool use – skills that are transferable to any programming language and environment.

In third year, you’ll select from a number of focused modules, so you can choose to take a wide-ranging programme of study, or concentrate your expertise in a particular field.

You’ll also have the option to take a six-month industrial placement and experience engineering in action, or to be part of a team acting as consultants on a design challenge proposed by an industrial client.

The final year offers an extensive range of advanced specialist modules inspired by the very latest research.

You’ll apply your knowledge and skills to increasingly ambitious project work throughout the course, ultimately showcasing your imagination, originality and independent engineering expertise in a substantial final year project.

For an extra international perspective, students can choose to spend their fourth year at one of our partner universities overseas.

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Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.

You’ll study the following core modules.



Core modules

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad.

Becoming a Chartered Engineer can further enhance your career prospects and earning potential. It demonstrates your competencies and commitment to lifelong learning – providing you with recognition in your field and greater influence and opportunities.

Our accreditation agreement with IET is renewed every five years. The current accreditation agreement is due to be renewed for students starting their studies in the 2029-30 academic year.

Associateship

In addition to your degree, you’ll receive the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) upon completion of this course. This associateship is awarded by one of our historic constituent Colleges.

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Teaching and assessment

Teaching and learning methods

  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • People collaborating and completing practical work.
    Design and build projects
  • Flipped classroom
  • A group of people interacting
    Group projects
  • Laboratory work (software, hardware and embedded systems)
  • Individual research project
    Individual projects
  • Industrial placement
  • Person participating in classroom discussion.
    Problem-solving classes
  • Software laboratory
  • Workshops
  • Recorded lectures available online
    Video recordings
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Written tests (online)
  • Practical (lab)
  • Examinations

Years 1 and 2

  • 20% Written tests (online)
  • 30% Practical (lab)
  • 50% Examinations

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Coursework
  • Oral presentations
  • Poster project
    Poster presentations
  • Reports
  • A person completing a written exam
    Written examinations

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Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

Minimum entry standard

A*A*A or A*AAA 

To include:

  • A* in Mathematics
  • A*/A in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels. At least an A is required if applying with four A-levels)
  • A in a third and/or fourth subject

Recommended subjects:

  • Further Mathematics (strongly encouraged but not essential)
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science /Computing
  • Design and Technology
  • Electronics

Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

Typical offer

A*AA-A*A*A (applicants studying three A-levels)
A*AAA (applicants studying four A-levels)

Made to at least 80% of 2023 A-level applicants.

 

Support for widening participation applicants

Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial. 

Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.

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How to apply

Applications are closed for 2025 entry

Applications are closed for 2025 entry.

Fees and funding

Home fee

2025 entry

£9,535 per year

Year abroad

2025 entry

£1,450 for that year

Important update for 2025 entry

The UK government has announced that, starting in April 2025, maximum tuition fees for Home undergraduate students in England will increase from £9,250 per year to £9,535. Find out more.

 

How will studying at Imperial help my career?

94% Of Imperial Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates in work or further study*

  • 94% Of Imperial Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates in work or further study*
  • 6%

88% Of Imperial Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates in highly skilled work or further study*

  • 88% Of Imperial Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates in highly skilled work or further study*
  • 12%

*2021-22 graduate outcomes data, published by HESA in 2024

With specialised tech knowledge and transferable skills, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.

Become a creative, practical engineer through placements and projects that reflect real-world engineering.

Understand engineering challenges from multiple perspectives in diverse and international teams.

Leading technology companies, sustainable energy, and computer gaming are just some of your career options.

Other potential sectors could include healthcare, automotive engineering, and finance.

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