Meng Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Placement Year

Course Description: Lancaster University offers an Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Placement Year MEng (Hons) course. This programme is designed to cover all aspects of electronic and electrical engineering, offering comprehensive teaching and practical experience in the creation and design of electronic and electrical systems. Students get the opportunity to acquire industrial experience and further professional skills by taking a placement year.Course Content: The course offers a balanced programme of practical and theoretical learning. Students can explore principles and applications of electronic engineering, analog and digital electronics, electrical machines, and the relationship between hardware and software. The course also focuses on electronics, control systems, robotics and programming, digital signal processing, sustainability, communications, and renewable energy systems.Key Modules: Key modules in year 1 include Circuit Analysis and Design, Software and Systems, Introduction to Communication Systems, Digital Systems, and others. In year 2, students cover modules like Embedded Systems, Microcontroller Applications, Power Electronics, Control for Engineers, and more. Subsequent years include core and optional modules such as Energy Generation and Conversion, Professional Issues, Electrical Machines, and choices from third and fourth year modules.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), fulfilling the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.Future Careers: Graduates can pursue careers in electrical systems design, satellite and radar communication systems, designing electronic devices, work as electrical engineer in power distribution companies, telecommunications, or manufacturing sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.