Electronic Engineering with Mobile and Secure Systems

Electronics Engineering with Mobile and Secure Systems at the University of Southampton is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with essential knowledge and practical skills in the fields of electronic engineering, wireless communications, mobile technology, and cybersecurity. This multidisciplinary course combines core principles of electronics, signal processing, embedded systems, and secure communications to prepare graduates for the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Throughout the programme, students will explore the design, development, and deployment of electronic devices and systems that underpin modern mobile and secure communications, including smartphones, IoT devices, and encrypted data transmission. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through laboratories, project work, and industry-standard software tools, enabling students to develop problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking. In addition to technical expertise, the programme highlights the importance of professional skills such as teamwork, project management, and communication, which are vital for successful careers in the electronics and cybersecurity sectors. Students will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge topics like 5G technology, wireless sensor networks, cryptographic methods, and secure hardware design, ensuring they stay at the forefront of technological advancements. The course also offers placements and industrial liaison projects, fostering industry connections and real-world experience. Graduates of this bachelor’s degree will be well-prepared for careers in telecommunications, cybersecurity, embedded system design, and electronic product development, or for further postgraduate study. With a focus on innovation and practical application, the programme aims to produce graduates capable of contributing to the development of secure, mobile, and intelligent electronic systems that address current and future societal needs.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 11170 Year (EEA)
• EUR 15420 Year (Non-EEA)

UK/EU £9,000; International £12,420

• English

Course Content

Students undertake four years of study. Each year there are compulsory modules. However, the degree has been designed to maximise student choice by allowing you to tailor the degree structure to suit your own interests.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 580

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Requirements

GCSEs:

GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above

A Levels:

AAA, including Mathematics and a physical science, preferably Physics (Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted as one of the three A levels)

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language, you will be required to pass an approved English test. We normally ask for a score of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 580.

Alternative Qualifications:

We welcome applications from candidates offering qualifications other than A and AS levels (including BTEC Higher National Diploma, European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate and Scottish Highers). You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard (or higher) to an A level applicant.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applications from international students.

Mature Applicants:

We welcome applications from mature students. If you will be over 21 at the start of your proposed degree programme, you are may be eligible for exemption from our normal entry requirements. However, you will be required to provide evidence of having completed recent study (eg Access, Return to Study, Open University foundation courses) and of your capacity to pursue the course.

Selection Process:

We select students on the basis of a UCAS application. UCAS code: H690 Course title: MEng Electronic Engineering with Power Systems Course duration: 4 years

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Southampton.

Accreditation

Our MEng Electronic Engineering with Mobile and Secure Systems is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and we are a member of the UK Electronics Skills Foundation.