Course overview
The MEng in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems is a four-year course where you study advanced engineering technologies and also develop additional knowledge in aspects of management and commercial practice within industry.
Years one and two
Years one and two follow an identical structure to the BEng Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems course. Progression to the MEng is dependent on obtaining at least 55 per cent in year two.
Year three
MEng students can either study abroad or choose from a range of specialist topics to follow a wide path, or focus on specific electrical engineering and renewable technologies. You will also undertake a group project which examines the socio-economic and technical aspects of a major industrial endeavor. The Industrial Awareness module, through seminars led by senior industrial personnel, introduces you to commercial aspects of engineering such as management and planning, and intellectual property.
Year four
In year four you will be able to study state-of-the-art technologies taught by world-leading researchers and industrial engineers. You will undertake an individual research project - probably the most exciting part of the degree - which counts for a third of your final year mark. In many cases this project contributes to the major industrially related programmes undertaken by the Department's research groups. This is where you truly learn to be an engineer!
Entry requirements
A levels: AAA-ABB, including maths and a science or electronics subject plus a third subject (excluding general studies)
English language requirements
IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
TOEFL iBT 79 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking)
Alternative qualifications
For details please see the alternative qualifications page
Foundation year - a foundation year is available for this course is available for this course
Flexible admissions policy
We may make some applicants an offer lower than advertised, depending on their personal and educational circumstances.
Notes for applicants
Scholarships - performance-related scholarships for both home and international students are available. The Institution of Engineering and Technology endorsed sponsored programme - the Electrical Energy Engineering Academy - links to leading companies working in energy conversion. For details, please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/eee
MEng degrees - the MEng degrees are four-year courses where students study advanced engineering technologies and also develop additional knowledge in aspects of management and commercial practice within industry.
Students graduating with an MEng degree are seen as highly employable in a diverse range of areas, and have a 'fast track' route to achieving chartered engineer status with the Insitution of Engineering and Technology.
Modules
The modules we offer are inspired by the research interests of our staff. They’re also shaped by new developments in industry and as a consequence, may change from year to year. The following list is therefore subject to change but should give you a flavour of the modules on offer.
Typical year-one modules
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Introduction to Communications Engineering
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Introduction to Computer Engineering
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Introduction to Circuits and Fields
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Introduction to Electronic Engineering
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Introduction to Renewable and Sustainable Energy Sources
Typical year-two modules
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Signal Processing and Control Engineering
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Electronic Construction Project
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Energy and the Environment
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Telecommunications
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Professional Skills for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Typical year-three modules
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Power Networks
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Electrical Machines
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Control Systems Design
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Renewable Generation Technologies and Control
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Industrial Awareness
Typical year-four modules
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Industrial/Research-Orientated Project
Typical optional modules
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Mathematics for Engineering Management
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Mathematical Techniques in Partial Differential Equations for Engineers
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Computerised Mathematical Methods in Engineering
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Advanced AC Drives
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Technologies for Wind Generation
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Introduction to Finance
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Introduction to Marketing A
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Entrepreneurship and Business
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Science, Technology and Business
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New Venture Creation
Careers
By the end of your degree you will have learnt about emerging and advanced technologies and will have a thorough understanding of electrical engineering applied to renewable energy systems. Through a final-year project, you will have refined your engineering skills in preparation for graduate placement.
Graduates with a MEng degree have studied technical subjects to a more advanced level than BEng, and also benefited from workshops concerning various aspects of company practice led by managers/engineers from industry.
Professional accreditation
This degree has been accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
This course is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology.
Average starting salary
The average starting salary for 2010/11 full-time graduates of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering was £24,944.*
*Average starting salary from known destinations of first-degree leavers who studied full-time, 2010/11.
Careers Support and Advice
Studying for a degree at The University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take. Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our Careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.