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MEng Electronic Engineering

University of Portsmouth

Institution
University of Portsmouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Electronic Engineering
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U2175PYC
Median salary
£44,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 84%
  • Learning opportunities: 89%
  • Assessment and feedback: 75%
  • Academic support: 85%
  • Organisation and management: 73%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 81%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 10%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Engineering professionals: 65%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Information Technology Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 90%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 80%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 8%
  • London: 8%
  • South East: 56%
  • South West: 12%
  • Wales: 3%
  • Scotland: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 41%
  • Access course: 26%
  • A degree: 4%
  • Other HE qualification: 28%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of MEng Electronic Engineering at University of Portsmouth earn?

The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £51,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.

What do graduates of MEng Electronic Engineering at University of Portsmouth do next?

85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Electronic Engineering at University of Portsmouth?

84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for MEng Electronic Engineering at University of Portsmouth?

The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.

Is MEng Electronic Engineering at University of Portsmouth accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Does MEng Electronic Engineering at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on MEng Electronic Engineering at University of Portsmouth?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.