MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The Master of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Nottingham Malaysia prepares students for cutting-edge careers in technology and innovation. Accredited by the IET and EAC Malaysia, the programme ensures graduates meet the global standards for Chartered Engineer status. It covers core engineering principles alongside advanced topics like VLSI Design, Embedded Systems, Power Systems, Robotics, AI, and Renewable Energy. Students gain practical experience through hands-on project-based learning, industry-linked activities, and mandatory industrial training. Graduates possess strong technical skills, project management expertise, and leadership capabilities, making them highly attractive to employers in sectors such as semiconductors, robotics, IoT, and telecommunications.

Entry Requirements by Qualification

• A Level: BBC, including Mathematics and Physics, excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies.

• IB Diploma: 26 points with 5, 4 at Higher Level, including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL) and Physics (HL).

• STPM: BBC+, including Mathematics and Physics, excluding Pengajian Am.

• UEC: 5 B3s including Mathematics and Physics, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.

• Australian Year 12: ATAR 82. Applicants must meet specific grade standards in Mathematics and Physics, aligned with A Level subject requirements. For WACE, both Mathematics Methods and Mathematics Specialist are required. For SACE, both Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics are required. Other states and territories will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 77% average based on 6 subjects, including Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, and Physics. Applicants must meet specific grade requirements for subjects required at A Level: 75% for C and 81% for B.

• Canadian Secondary School Diplomas: Other provinces will be assessed based on the University’s requirements.

• Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China): 70% average in the Gaokao, including at least 75% in Mathematics and 73% in Physics. A minimum of 70% overall in the Senior High School Diploma with at least 70% in Mathematics and Physics.

• CBSE / CISCE - Class XII (India): 78% average from the best four subjects, including Mathematics and Physics (80% and 70%, respectively). CBSE Applied Mathematics is not accepted for the Mathematics requirement.

• Advance Placement (AP): 4, 4, 3, including AP Calculus and AP Physics.

• Diploma - Local Institutions: Entry to Year 2 is assessed on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and Physics.

• Foundation - Local Institutions: Acceptance is at the School’s discretion and requires a minimum GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 with good grades in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and Physics.

• Nottingham's Foundation Programme: Successful completion with a minimum score of 45% in all Mathematics and Physics modules.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element).

• TOEFL (iBT): 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking).

• PTE (Academic): 65 (with no less than 59 in each element).

• GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C.

• SPM: CEFR level B2.

• GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4.

• IGCSE (first language): Grade C / 4.

• IGCSE (second language): Grade B / 6.

• MUET: Band 4.

• UEC: Grade B3.

• IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points.

• IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points.

• OSSD English (ENG3U / ENG4U): 75%.

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: 70% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required).

Additional Information

• IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE (Academic) results must be less than two years old.

• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.

• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.

• MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.

• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants have completed all 30 credits from standard OSSD courses, not through credit exemptions. Fast-track routes are not accepted.

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X English with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants provide a confirmation letter stating that English was the medium of instruction throughout schooling from Class X to Class XII.

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Construction Project

• Contemporary Engineering Themes A

• Engineering Mathematics

• Information and Systems

• Introduction to Software Engineering and Programming

• Power and Energy

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Contemporary Engineering Themes B

• Design and Implementation of Engineering Software

• Electrical Energy Conditioning and Control

• Electronic Processing and Communications

• Electronic Systems Group Design Project

• Energy Conditioning Group Design Project

• Modelling: Methods and Tools

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Advanced Engineering Mathematics

• Analogue Electronics

• Electrical Machines, Drive Systems and Applications

• Fields, Waves, and Antennas

• Group Project

• Industrial Training

• Professional Studies

• Power Networks

• Power Electronic Applications and Control

Year 4 Core Modules:

• Advanced Control System Design

• Advanced Power Electronics

• Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems

• Digital Signal Processing

• HDL for Programmable Devices

• HDL for Programmable Logic with Project

• Industrial/Research Oriented Project