Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Nuclear Science)

Shape an energy-efficient future with this IET-accredited MEng and build technical, design and leadership skills in electrical and electronic engineering. A final-year module developed with Babcock and the MoD introduces you to the nuclear sector.

Hands-on learning
From the very start of your studies, you'll gain practical experience using cutting-edge labs, workshops and tools, ensuring you're well-prepared for industry challenges.

Strong industry connections
Build valuable professional relationships through live consultancy projects, networking events and collaborations with local businesses and social enterprises.

Tackle the challenges of tomorrow
Experience a forward-thinking curriculum that integrates the latest advancements in electrical and electronic engineering, readying you for emerging trends and technologies in the field.

This course is for you if...

• you're curious and keen to try new ideas

• you can't wait to put ideas into practice

• your inventive nature drives your ambition

• you want to stand out with advanced and specialist postgraduate level knowledge.

Plymouth is a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance, a collaboration between the Ministry of Defence, the UK Armed Forces and the higher education sector, helping equip you with specialist, in-demand skills.

This is a Defence STEM Undergraduate Sponsorship (DSUS) Scheme recognised degree.

Course Modules

Year 1
From day one of your studies, you will find there is an emphasis on learning by doing. The first year will equip you with the tools to build tomorrow’s technology. Analogue to sense or affect our physical environment, digital to add logic and intelligence to act upon information, and embedded systems to tie these together with computing power. All learned through experience in labs and projects.

Year 2
In Year 2, you will develop a greater understanding of underlying engineering principles and circuit design methods. You’ll take the tools and skills you learnt in your first year and start using them to design technology for communications, power systems, and robotics, all through practical experience in the labs. At the core of these are embedded systems providing the intelligence and interactive features, and the heart of the second-year project.

Optional placement year
Gain relevant experience and an excellent opportunity to seek final year sponsorship. Many of our graduates are offered permanent jobs with their placement company. We can help you find industrial placement opportunities in the UK, France, Germany and Japan. Your optional work placement experience gives you opportunities to put theory into practice. This means you are well prepared for your final year of academic study and your specialist, individual project.

Final year
Your fourth year has modules based around industrial skills and topics. It provides an exciting opportunity to develop an individual project, consolidate your knowledge, explore, and evaluate new technologies. It can be based on one of our research areas or a personal interest. Machine vision for rock climbing analysis, A data logger and emergency system for a motorbike, a Mars rover, an autonomous navigation system for drones. Your achievements will be showcased on the project open day, with visitors from thirty to forty tech companies and sponsored prizes awarded.

For up to date details, please refer to our website.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
• Engineering Council