Master in Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng

For MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the tuition fee is 26,600 GBP per year.

Engineers with a passion for innovation and a curiosity for how systems function will find a home here, learning to design and implement technologies that shape modern society. This programme is built for students who want to move beyond theoretical models and gain hands-on experience in areas ranging from renewable energy and autonomous systems to the internet of things.

Practical Engineering Leadership

You will work in dedicated, high-spec electronics laboratories and benefit from industry-informed teaching. The course is deeply integrated with professional practice, providing you with the technical skills to innovate while developing the commercial awareness and leadership capabilities required to tackle complex, real-world engineering challenges. Whether through collaborative hackathons, robotics projects, or the integrated placement year, you will graduate prepared to lead projects in sectors as diverse as telecommunications, power, and high-performance engineering.

• Access to the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies.
• Emphasis on professional skills including project management and ethical engineering.
• Strong industry ties with companies like Red Bull Racing and Network Rail.
• Adobe Creative Campus access for industry-standard software proficiency.

Aston University in Birmingham is a career-focused public research university with a central campus and a long tradition of linking education to industry. Founded from technical roots in 1895, Aston combines academic study with practical experience and is known for strong employability outcomes. The urban campus places students close to business, cultural and transport hubs, and a multicultural student community contributes to a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Aston emphasises applied learning, professional placements and partnerships with employers, so many programmes integrate a placement year or live industry projects. Facilities include modern lecture spaces, specialised labs and student services that support academic success and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and strong student support ensure international students have access to language help, academic workshops and career guidance tailored to the UK labour market.

Student life blends campus convenience with Birmingham’s vibrant cultural scene, offering clubs, societies and volunteer opportunities to build networks and practical skills. The university’s careers team helps with CVs, internships and graduate recruitment, while accommodation and welfare services ease the transition to study in the UK. Applicants should explore course accreditation, placement options and scholarship possibilities early, and connect with Aston’s international advisers to plan applications and arrival logistics.