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Control and Instrumentation Engineering

MEng (Hon) · 4 Years · Full-time · 21/09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site

Course summary

Discover the MEng Control and Instrumentation Engineering programme, a comprehensive 4-year course designed to equip you with in-depth expertise in control systems, sensor technologies, and instrumentation engineering. This degree combines fundamental engineering principles with advanced topics, ensuring you are well-prepared for the dynamic field of engineering.

Our exceptional teaching facilities, combined with its strong industry links, ensure you gain valuable hands-on experience and access to cutting-edge technologies. Join a vibrant community of engineers and benefit from our commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

Start your engineering journey with us and transform your passion for control and instrumentation into a rewarding career. Explore the limitless possibilities that await you in this dynamic and ever-evolving field.

This course will prepare you for work as a professional electronic engineer specialising in control and instrumentation engineering which lies at the heart of many industries, from nuclear and renewable power generation to all sorts of manufacturing industries. You will gain extensive practical experience to ensure that you develop sound practical skills as well as a thorough theoretical knowledge. You will study general aspects of electronic engineering and specialised modules. We have strong links with the energy sector Bangor University is home to the Nuclear Futures Institute.

‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.

If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Electronic Engineering (with Foundation Year) H61F.

Modules

For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H661
Institution code:
B06
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 128 - 144 points

A level

To include a minimum grade B in Maths OR Maths at Grade C plus an additional Science/ computing /IT subject. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. (Please note: other subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis.)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DDD

In Electrical/Electronic Engineering. (Other subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis.)

Access to HE Diploma

Considered on a case by case basis.

Scottish Higher

Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Pass required, including H5 in Maths and H5 in Physics. (Other subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis.)

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.

Extended Project

Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent. Please contact us for more information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDM - DDD

In Engineering. (Other subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis.)

T Level

Relevant T Level qualifications are considered on a case by case basis.

We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements and accept a broad range of qualifications. We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas. We also welcome applications from mature learners and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit. If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have completed) listed above, please contact us for advice: applicantservices@bangor.ac.uk

If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year route. Please see: Electronic Engineering with a Foundation Year UCAS Code: H61F. Or, you may wish to view the following programmes: Electronic Engineering BSc (H611) or Computer Systems Engineering BEng (H612)

International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements), details at: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements

English language requirements

For the most up-to-date information on acceptable English Language proficiency qualifications, please visit our webpage below. https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/future/englishlanguage

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Student Outcomes

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70 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

On 4 December 2024 the Welsh Government confirmed that the tuition fee cap (the maximum tuition fee that regulated providers can charge to certain students on full-time undergraduate courses) will increase to £9,535 per year, subject to changes in the regulations by the Welsh Government.

Tuition fees and scholarship information for International applicants can be found here:

https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/tuition

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