MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Southampton Malaysia · Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a challenging and evolving subject relevant to industries including the power sector and the electronics industry. You gain a broad spectrum of engineering knowledge and skills to help you work in the technology sector and support the wider competencies needed by professional engineers.
You study Years 1 and 2 at the University of Southampton Malaysia and Years 3 and 4 at the UK campus. The teaching follows a semester pattern and you study modules totalling 120 credits per year across all four years.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build fundamentals of electrical and electronic engineering through structured teaching on the Malaysia campus
- Develop increasing emphasis on design as the programme progresses through Years 1 and 2
- Use practical lab work as an essential part of the degree to strengthen critical skills and judgement
- Learn through a mix of lectures, tutorials, classes, laboratory experiments, coursework, and individual and group projects
- Specialise or retain a broad-based study path through a wide selection of subject modules
- Undertake an individual design or research project in an academic research group in ECS
- Complete a group design project typically developed in conjunction with an industrial partner
- Apply industry-relevant learning with strong emphasis on design work valued by associated companies
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 6 modules | Electrical Materials and Fields | 7.5 | 45 |
| Mathematics for Electronic and Electrical Engineering I | 7.5 | |||
| Electronic Circuits | 7.5 | |||
| Programming | 7.5 | |||
| Digital Systems & Microprocessors | 7.5 | |||
| Advanced Programming | 7.5 | |||
| Semester 2 | 5 modules | Solid State Electronics | 7.5 | 45 |
| Electronic Systems | 7.5 | |||
| Mechanics | 7.5 | |||
| Advanced Programming | 7.5 | |||
| Electrical Materials and Fields | 15 | |||
| Semester 3 | 7 modules | Mathematics for Electrical & Electronic Engineering II | 7.5 | 52.5 |
| Applied Electromagnetism | 7.5 | |||
| Control and Communications | 7.5 | |||
| Digital Systems and Signal Processing | 7.5 | |||
| Power Electronics and Drives | 7.5 | |||
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Design | 7.5 | |||
| Power Circuits and Transmission | 7.5 | |||
| Semester 4 | 7 modules | Part III Individual Project | 22.5 | 61.5 |
| Engineering Management & Law | 7.5 | |||
| Electrical Machines | 7.5 | |||
| Devices | 7.5 | |||
| Computer Engineering | 7.5 | |||
| Advanced Electronic Systems | 7.5 | |||
| Group Design Project | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | 4 modules | Green Electronics | 7.5 | 37.5 |
| Wireless and Optical Communications | 7.5 | |||
| Analogue and Mixed Signal Electronics | 7.5 | |||
| Power and Distribution: Design, Operation and Protection | 15 | |||
| Semester 6 | 4 modules | Microfabrication | 7.5 | 45 |
| Wireless Transceiver Design and Implementation | 7.5 | |||
| VLSI Systems Design | 7.5 | |||
| Group Design Project | 22.5 | |||
| Total | 120 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You are trained for industry-ready electrical and electronic engineering roles across the power sector and the electronics industry, with skills built through practical lab work and design-focused projects.
- Your MEng pathway includes an individual research or design project and a group design project typically developed with an industrial partner, helping you graduate with experience that employers recognise.
- You gain broad and advanced technical capability across electrical and electronic engineering topics, giving you flexibility to pursue roles in different engineering specialisations.
- You develop presentation, written communication, and teamwork skills through coursework and group projects, supporting strong performance in professional engineering environments.
- Because the programme is delivered across Malaysia and the UK, you build international academic exposure that strengthens your ability to work globally in technology-driven industries.
- The degree is accredited with the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the UK Engineering Council for Chartered Engineer registration requirements (recognised globally through the Washington Accord), supporting career progression.
Employability rate
For electrical and electronic engineering graduates in Malaysia, an estimated employability rate is around 78% and an unemployment rate is around 22%, reflecting ongoing demand in engineering, electronics, utilities, and manufacturing sectors.
Together, these figures suggest a generally stable outlook for finding engineering roles after graduation, especially when you combine your degree with project and placement experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry qualifications (school level) | International applicants must meet one of the programme’s listed entry qualifications for undergraduate courses, including A-Level, IB Diploma, STPM, UEC, or an equivalent international qualification the university considers acceptable. The programme page specifies that equivalent qualifications (including international qualifications) will be considered, and you should contact a UoSM education counsellor for guidance on your qualification. |
| English language requirement | International applicants must meet the programme’s English language requirement. The course page states IELTS 6.5 overall as the programme English requirement for entry, with additional minimum expectations described on the course page. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering and Electronic Engineering | Direct match | The programme builds on foundational electrical and electronic engineering topics, including electronics, circuits, microprocessors, power electronics, and control/communications. |
Language requirements
All courses at the University of Southampton are taught in English. For this MEng degree, you must meet the programme’s stated English language requirement as part of your application.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 107000 / total program | Published tuition for International students: RM 59,950 per annum for Years 1 & 2 and RM 107,000 (for Years 3 & 4 as shown on the course fee table). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are responsible for proving they can fund their studies in Malaysia, including tuition and living costs, as required by the relevant university admissions and visa processes.
- Proof of funds for your tuition and living costs (as required by the university and immigration/visa process)
- Any additional supporting documents requested by the admissions team during application assessment
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | December 01, 2025 | December 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | August 17, 2026 | March 09, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 21, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application online
You can apply from wherever you are in the world via the University of Southampton Malaysia application portal. Complete your details and submit the application during the published application window for your chosen intake. Ensure you include all supporting documentation requested for assessment.
Admissions assessment and outcome
After you submit, the admissions team processes your application and supporting documents. You will receive an application outcome once the assessment process is completed. During processing, a UoSM counsellor may contact you to support your enquiries.
Prepare for enrolment after offer (including English evidence)
If you receive an offer, ensure your English language evidence matches the programme requirement shown on the course page. Keep your academic documents ready for any follow-up requests from admissions. Submit any additional information requested during the assessment and offer stages within the given timeframe.