Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Fuse advanced technical knowledge with innovation, practical expertise, and professional engineering training 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
Get practical experience in the field with a 6-month placement, or create innovative solutions to a client-proposed consultancy challenge
Benefit from a teaching programme inspired by our internationally-leading research
Course key facts
Qualification
MEng
Duration
4 years
Start date
October 2026
UCAS course code
H604
Study mode
Full-time
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Fees
Not set Home
Not set Overseas
Delivered by
Location
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South Kensington
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Applications: places
8 : 1 (2024)
Minimum entry standard
A*A*A or A*AAA (A-level)
40 points (International Baccalaureate)
Course overview
Electrical and electronic 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.
Electrical and electronic engineering right now is characterised by its fast-evolving and interdisciplinary nature, driving innovation across unlimited applications, and making it such an exciting and rewarding place for creative and talented problem-solvers.
Today’s (and tomorrow’s) electrical engineers are often working at the intersection of many other disciplines – computer science, business and economics, biomedical, physics and materials, mathematics, sustainability and mechanics.
Our degree programmes are designed to give you room to explore the breadth of electrical and engineering topics, so you can take your time to choose a route that fits your developing skills and interests at every step.
Our programmes are led by our research strengths, with projects and coursework drawn from our latest research, and focused on inspiring and supporting tomorrow’s industry-ready, creative engineers. You’ll choose a route that fits your developing interests and career plans, with pathways that include advanced software and computer systems skills, business studies or a year abroad.
Students studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering learn how to design anything that involves electrons and electromagnetism, from transistors, sensors, actuators, wireless communication systems to electrical power systems and more. They also learn how to design algorithms and software for the next generation of autonomous and robotic systems, which extract information from data and make automatic decisions on how to interpret and react to this information.
The Department’s common first year programme gives all students the same solid academic grounding in the engineering skills and theory you’ll need for whichever route you choose next, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask all the questions to help you decide your next move. . A focus on highly practical lab work will help underpin your understanding of the theory. You will develop your programming skills by learning C++.
Year two follows a core programme completing the fundamentals in analogue and digital electronics, power electronics, communications and control, alongside a strong focus on mathematics and computing.
In your third year, you’ll select from a choice of focused modules, so you can take a wide-ranging programme of study, or to 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 project acting as consultants on a design challenge proposed by an industrial client. This involves creating a pre-production prototype of an innovative product or technical solution.
The final year of the MEng course 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, creativity and independent engineering expertise in a substantial final year project of your choice.
For an extra international perspective, you can choose to spend your fourth year at one of our partner universities around the world.
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
Understand why mathematics is the foundation of all engineering practice. Build the robust mathematics skills needed to proceed to more complex modules. Appreciate mathematical principles in an engineering context.
Familiarise yourself with the interdisciplinary nature of electrical engineering and analyse the generation, transport and management of electrical power systems.
Build a foundation in the analysis and design of electronic circuits, and explore key concepts that are essential for higher level study of electronics.
Develop your understanding of digital design and low-level computer operation to understand system design across the hardware - software boundary.
Become familiar with programming using C++ and learn standard imperative programming skills such as control-flow, variables, and data structures.
Apply your knowledge to a major group design project which considers the full design process, from the client brief to the demonstration of a prototype.
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.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and learning methods
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Lectures
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Design and build projects
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Flipped classroom
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Group projects
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Laboratory work (software, hardware and embedded systems)
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Individual projects
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Industrial placement
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Problem-solving classes
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Software laboratory
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Workshops
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Video recordings
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Tutorials
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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
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Coursework
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Oral presentations
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Poster presentations
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Reports
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Written examinations
Testimonials
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*A*A (applicants studying three A-levels)
A*AAA (applicants studying four A-levels)
Offers made to at least 50% of 2024 entry 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.
How to apply
Apply via UCAS
When applications open, you will be able to start your application via UCAS Hub. There you can add this course as one of your choices and track your application.
Applications open on 13 May 2025
Application deadlines – 14 January 2026 at 18.00 (UK time)
Admissions test (ESAT)
To be eligible for selection for this course for 2026 entry, you must sit the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) as part of the application process.
Check the entry requirements section on this page to learn more about the ESAT.
Admissions Tutors consider all the evidence available during our rigorous selection process and the College flags key information providing assessors with a more complete picture of the educational and social circumstances relevant to the applicant. Some applicants may be set lower offers and some more challenging ones.
We encourage applications from all who want to learn what it takes to create our future. You should have the potential to succeed in a challenging course, as demonstrated by meeting our entry grades. But we are looking beyond your raw marks for a passion in developing your knowledge and understanding of this broadest form of engineering.
In addition to your academic ability, we will look at your personal statement and reference to understand your personal motivation, your commitment to your chosen area of study, and your broader interests.
If your UCAS application indicates that you are likely to satisfy our requirements, your personal statement shows a clear interest in the subject, and you perform well in the admissions test, you may be invited for an online interview.
The interview will be 25-30 minutes with a member of academic staff. We aim for the interview to be more of a conversation. You will be asked questions to understand your thought process and to see how you solve problems. The interviewer will also ask you about your motivation for the course.
It may take a very long time for you to hear anything from us. This is because we accept applications right until the end of January, we read and assess applications very carefully, and we continue making decisions right up to the end of March. Even if you have applied in October, you may not hear anything until March. Please bear with us.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering students and Electronic and Information Engineering students share a common first year. This gives you a solid theoretical base and lets you understand and explore the two subjects before making your choice.
At the end of your first year, you choose whether to study on the Electrical and Electronic Engineering stream, or the Electronic and Information Engineering stream. The approval of such transfer is based on your performance on the related modules of the stream that you want to transfer to.
Transfer to Electronic and Information Engineering
- You must have performed well in both Digital and Computer Architecture and Programming for Engineers.
Transfer to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- You must have performed well in both Analysis and Design of Circuits and Topics in Electrical Engineering.
Within the Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree, you have further options for your studies:
- You can decide whether to study the BEng (3 years) or the MEng (4 years) at the end of your second year.
- You can transfer from to the MEng with a Year Abroad during your third year. The placements are competitive and the final selection is made following an interview. You must normally be achieving marks of 65% and above at the time of selection to be eligible for the Year Abroad course.
There is no benefit in applying to more than one course in this Department, but if you do we will contact you for your decision before continuing the process of your application.
If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your student visa.
Please visit our International Student Support webpage for further information.
Year abroad
Language requirement
Teaching is in the language of your host country in France and Germany, so you will need to reach an acceptable proficiency in the relevant language before you go. Free language classes are available at the College to help you prepare.
Availability
There are limited places available on the Year Abroad programme, which means that competition for selection is strong and a placement cannot be guaranteed.
Normally, only students with marks of 60% or above will be eligible for placements in France and Germany. Only students with marks of 70% or above will be eligible for placements in the USA.
Please note the list of universities located abroad that the Department currently has partnerships with is illustrative.
Partnerships with universities are subject to continuous review and individual partnerships may or may not be renewed.
Fees and funding
Home fee
2026 entry
Not set
As a guide, the Home fee for 2025-26 was £9,535 per year.
Year abroad
2026 entry
Not set
As a guide, the Home fee for 2025-26 was £1,450 for that year.
Your fee is based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out how we assess your fee status.
If you're a Home student, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the UK government to cover the entire cost of tuition for every year of your course.
The loan is paid directly to the university.
You will start repaying it only after you leave your course, have a job, and are earning above a certain amount.
Once the repayments start, the amount you pay each month depends on how much you earn, not on how much you owe in total.
Home students can apply for a means-tested Maintenance Loan to help with their living costs.
How you apply for student finance depends on whether you have studied before and where you’re from or normally live. Find out more on the UK government's website.
The Imperial Bursary is available to all Home undergraduate students with a household income below £70,000 per year.
The amount awarded is based on your household income, with up to £5,000/year available for students from the lowest income households.
It's money which you don't need to pay back, and it's paid on top of any government funding you may also receive.
It is available for each year of your course, as long as your annual household income remains below £70,000.
You might need to budget for additional costs related to your course that aren't covered by your tuition fees – like field trips, books and protective clothing.
Our extra costs page outlines the additional costs related to courses in each of our departments. It's not an exhaustive list and any additional costs you could incur will be determined by the course and modules you choose.
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
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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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- Telephone: +44 (0)20 7594 6198
- Email: admit.eee@imperial.ac.uk
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