MEng (Hons) Microelectronic Engineering with Industrial Project

This four-year MEng degree in microelectronic engineering integrates a year of master's-level study and an industrial placement.

Course overview

Your first three years mirror those of our Microelectronic Engineering BEng degree. You study a common curriculum providing core electronic engineering skills, followed by specialist topics such as:

• nanoscale devices
• integrated circuit design

In the fourth year, you complete an industrial placement in the UK or abroad, helping you boost your CV and develop industry contacts. You will develop specialist skills in design capture, simulation and design synthesis techniques.

You complete several design projects to showcase your skills to future employers. For example, designing a wireless USB device.

Teaching methods

You'll learn through a combination of:

• lectures
• lab sessions
• tutorials

Up to 10 hours will consist of practical sessions in our state-of-the-art labs, including experiments and project work.

Your future

When you graduate, you'll have opportunities in areas such as electrical supply and distribution, power systems, transports, and electrical machinery.

You'll also develop a wide range of transferable skills, including analytical skills, teamwork, time management, and IT skills, which are valued by employers across all sectors.

Recent graduates have secured roles as graduate engineers in companies including:

• Dyson
• Siemens
• Arup
• IQHQ
• BBC
• BT