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Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Course details
  • Master of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 27 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
London, Bloomsbury
Awarded by:
University College London

Course summary

This four-year MEng explores the core mathematics, physics, programming, and electronic and electrical engineering behind modern technologies — from smart cities to renewable energy. Building on our BEng, the additional, fully-integrated 4th year allows you to study advanced topics at Master’s level, preparing you for leadership roles or a future research career.

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
H601
Institution code:
U80
Campus name:
London, Bloomsbury

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
A*AA

A* Mathematics required, Physics preferred. For applicants with Further Mathematics but not Physics, then Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology or Electronics are preferred as the third subject.
Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher

A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher). A1 in Mathematics required, Physics preferred at Advanced Higher.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 39

A score of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics and preferably Physics, with no score lower than 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' is preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Not accepted

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D2D3D3

D2 in Mathematics required, Physics preferred. A* Mathematics required, Physics preferred. For applicants with Further Mathematics but not Physics, then Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology or Electronics are preferred as the third subject.

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Additional entry requirements

Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT)
The ESAT focuses on your ability to use and apply your science and mathematics knowledge. Applicants will be required to take Maths 1, and any two from Physics, Maths 2, Chemistry, and Biology. A test costs £78 for candidates in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and £133 for candidates sitting elsewhere. More information about the test is available on https://esat-tmua.ac.uk/about-the-tests/esat-test/ Register for the ESAT from 1 June 2026. Test booking opens 20 July 2026. Test booking closes 21 December 2026. Test Sitting 1: 12-16 October 2026 Test Sitting 2: 4-8 January 2027

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The data presented has been determined by UCAS, if you have queries on the data contact UCAS. UCL is committed to fair admissions and considers applicants who apply by the UCAS equal consideration deadlines. We receive a high volume of applications for limited places, consequently offers are not made to all academically eligible applicants. We run a contextual offer scheme for underrepresented groups, Access UCL. For full details of our entry requirements visit our Undergraduate Prospectus.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£42700*

* 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

The fees indicated above are for undergraduate entry in the 2026/27 academic year. Fees will be higher for those commencing study in the academic year 2027/28 or later. UCL reserves the right to increase its UK fees in line with the government policy (including on an annual basis for each year of study during a course). Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2027/28 entrants for each year of study on the course.

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