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International/EU: £16,655 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
Course summary
- Gain a masters degree accredited by the Institution for Engineering and Technology (IET).
- Meet the educational requirements for chartered engineer (CEng) status.
- Study everything from the operation of nanoelectronic devices to national-scale electricity networks.
The world is dependent upon the talents of electronic and electrical engineers. Creating, designing and managing systems that keep things running is vital in our society. This course provides the specialist knowledge and expertise required for a career in electrical and electronic engineering. You'll be able to study a wide selection of topics – from electronic design, communications and software engineering to computer modelling, microelectronics, power generation and renewable energy systems.
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Student View
Watch student Phoebe Moore talk about what it’s like to study on this course.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You’ll establish the fundamentals of engineering science, applicable mathematics, and practical and project skills and develop scientific and analytical skills by studying electrical energy systems, machines, control engineering and electronic systems design. In the final year, specialist options and projects enable you to undertake real-life inquiry, investigation, and discovery through a specific research topic, project or consultancy – making an original contribution to your discipline or related industry requirements.
You learn through
- lectures, tutorials and practical sessions
- examinations
- assignments
- project work
- a group project
- work experience
- research
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Live projects
Project-based learning – including live real-world projects – will help you develop the transferable skills and multi-disciplinary awareness so highly prized by industry. You’ll also take on a specialist role in a group project and start planning your career in detail.
Work placements
You’ll have the chance to undertake an optional placement in your third year – helping you to build on the knowledge and skills you develop on the course. Over 12 months you’ll be able to enhance your employability and develop your skills as an individual.
We’ll be on hand to support you in applying for and finding suitable placement opportunities. We’re in regular contact with local and national companies – and we can help you with interview techniques and preparing your CV. Previous students have spent their placement year at companies including Siemens, Cummins, Network Rail, Caterpillar, Cetix, Power Control, Servelec Group, Abaco Systems, ARM, BG Solutions and Heraeus Electro-Nite.
Networking opportunities
Industry fully supports the course with work placements, course planning, visits, real projects, case studies and guest lecturers. These connections help to increase your career opportunities and employability. You’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside practising engineers who are industry-sponsored students studying part-time.
Our industrial sponsors include Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery, BAE Systems, Tata Steel, Fairfield Control Systems and Bombardier Transportation. Every year the university holds a careers fair where more than 140 companies come to Sheffield Hallam and offer jobs and placement opportunities.
Future careers
97% of our engineering graduates are in work or further study fifteen months after graduating (2017/18 Graduate Outcomes Survey)
This course prepares you for a career in
- electrical engineering
- junior field service engineering
- project engineering
- controls engineering
- plant management
- senior quality engineering
- global telecommunications
- aerospace, automotive and railway engineering
- robotics
- consumer, computer, medical and military electronics
- general manufacturing
- water, gas and electricity supply
- teaching
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- BBC
- Tata Steel
- Emhart Glass
- Sony Mobile Communications
- Honeywell Control Systems
- Motorola
- Rolls-Royce
- First ScotRail
- Siemens
- Vodafone
- British Steel
- TBG Solutions
- Core Control Solutions
- Asteral
- Cummins
- the NHS
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 128-136
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications including Mathematics and at least one other science subject. For example:
- ABB-AAB at A Level including relevant subjects.
- DDD in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
- Distinction overall from a T level qualification
- A combination of qualifications which must include relevant subjects and may include AS levels and EPQ
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade C or 4
• Foundation - pass from the preparatory year of our Extended Degree Programme Engineering and Mathematics, depending on academic performance
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 18 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
We will consider applicants who have studied other areas individually. Please contact us for more information.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Important notice: The structure for this course is currently being reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment are all likely to change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Once the changes have been confirmed, updated module information will be published on this page.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Analogue Electronic Engineering | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Applied Engineering Mathematics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Digital Electronic Engineering | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Electrical Engineering Principles | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Introduction To Programming | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Professional Engineering Practice | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Analogue & Digital Electronic Engineering 2 | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Communication Systems And Computer Networks | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Control And Instrumentation | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Electrical Power And Machines | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Embedded Systems Design | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Professional Practice | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Year 4
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Electrical Systems And Sustainable Energy | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Electronic Systems | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Individual Project | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Control Systems And Their Applications | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Embedded Computer Networks | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Power Electronics And Drives | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: V.L.S.I. Design | Credits: 20 |
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Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Digital Electronic System Design | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Global Supply Chain And Manufacturing Strategy | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
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| Module: M.Eng Group Project | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Modern Electric Systems | Credits: 15 |
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Advanced Control Methods | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Applicable Artificial Intelligence | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Communication Engineering | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Communication Media | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Industrial Automation | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Robotics | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Systems On Chip (S.O.C.) Architectures And Prototyping | Credits: 15 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/2025 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £16,655 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Engineering courses (PDF, 206.7KB)Legal information
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Student success story
Electronic engineering student Rajan spent the third year of his course on placement at Siemens UK, developing new products and undertaking competitor research.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
City Campus map | City Campus tour
Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work within dedicated laboratories designed for
- embedded systems – hardware and software facilities for advanced ARM, FPGA, microcontroller development and Arduino
- electronics and communications – modern digital oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies and spectrum analysers
- electrical power – modern industrial AC and DC motors and drives, electric vehicle technology, renewable energy generation technology (small wind turbines, solar photovoltaic panels and fuel cell), as well as power electronics rigs for power converters and inverters design
- control systems – PLCs, pneumatic and hydraulic kits with software for monitoring and control (SCADA) via Labview
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