MEng (Hons) Electronic and Information Engineering · Imperial College LondonIntegrated Master's degree · 4 years
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MEng (Hons) Electronic and Information Engineering Integrated Master's degree at Imperial College London

MEng (Hons) Electronic and Information Engineering at Imperial College London. Electronic and Information Engineering at Imperial College London brings together the hardware and software sides of modern engineering, giving you a grounding that spans circuit design through to the information systems that run on top of…

MEng (Hons)
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About this course

Study Electronic and Information Engineering at Imperial College London. From the provider’s course page.

MEng (Hons) Electronic and Information Engineering is an Integrated Master's degree (MEng (Hons)) at Imperial College London, based in South Kensington. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.

For Electrical and electronic engineering graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £40,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

8.8
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong79

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional90

Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional95

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 7 modules
  • Mathematics 1ACore
    Module details

    Understand why mathematics is the foundation of all engineering practice and build the robust mathematics skills needed to proceed to more complex modules.

  • Mathematics 1BCore
    Module details

    Build on your learning from Mathematics 1A and appreciate fundamental mathematical principles in an engineering context.

  • Topics in Electrical EngineeringCore
    Module details

    Familiarise yourself with the interdisciplinary nature of electrical engineering and analyse the generation, transport and management of electrical power systems.

  • Programming for EngineersCore
    Module details

    Become familiar with programming using C++ and learn standard imperative programming skills such as control-flow, variables, and data structures.

  • Analysis and Design of CircuitsCore
    Module details

    Build a foundation in the analysis and design of electronic circuits, and explore key concepts that are essential for higher level study of electronics.

  • Digital and Computer ArchitectureCore
    Module details

    Develop your understanding of digital design and low-level computer operation to understand system design across the hardware - software boundary.

  • Electronics Design ProjectCore
    Module details

    Apply your knowledge to a major group design project which considers the full design process, from the client brief to the demonstration of a prototype.

Year 2 8 modules
  • CommunicationsCore
    Module details

    Discover how information is transmitted from one point to another in the presence of noise and build your awareness of information theory.

  • Control SystemsCore
    Module details

    Become acquainted with basic elements of the theory of dynamic systems and the techniques used to design automatic control systems.

  • Discrete MathematicsCore
    Module details

    Understand how to bridge the analogue/digital divide in computing by using techniques from discrete and continuous maths.

  • Information ProcessingCore
    Module details

    Explore how to take data and transform it or analyse it, and learn how to classify real-world data into different types of signals.

  • Instruction Architectures and CompilersCore
    Module details

    Build on your knowledge of computer architecture by learning the theory and design of language processors and compilers.

  • Mathematics for EngineersCore
    Module details

    Build on your first year studies to cover more advanced topics in mathematics that are relevant to both electrical and information engineering.

  • Signals and SystemsCore
    Module details

    Learn how to take data in one domain and transform it to another domain to help analysis, and understand fundamental principles such as sampling and transforms.

  • Software SystemsCore
    Module details

    Build on your existing software knowledge and apply it in more complex systems.

Year 3 17 modules
  • I-ExploreCore
    Module details

    Through I-Explore, you'll have the chance to deepen your knowledge in a brand new subject area, chosen from a huge range of for-credit modules. All of our undergraduate courses include one module from I-Explore's wide selection. The module you choose will be fully integrated into your course's curriculum and count as credit towards your degree.

  • Industrial PlacementCore
    Module details

    Gain hands-on experience on an industrial placement, typically undertaken from April to September. The placement will be supervised and is assessed by a written and oral report. Examples of previous placement partners include Bang & Olufsen, Goldman Sachs and IBM.

    Assessment: written and oral report

  • Group Consultancy ProjectCore
    Module details

    Experience design engineering in an industrially relevant context and gain valuable insights into the commercial and project management facets of product development.

  • Communication NetworksOptional
    Module details

    Develop a conceptual framework for analysing different communication networks and build your awareness of industry standards.

  • Communication SystemsOptional
    Module details

    Analyse how communications systems perform in the presence of noise and compare the performance of various systems.

  • Control EngineeringOptional
    Module details

    Build your knowledge of advanced modern control methodologies and explore topics including Kalman filtering and tracking, fault detection and isolation, and linear matrix inequalities.

  • Deep LearningOptional
    Module details

    Assess fundamental concepts and advanced methodologies of deep learning and relate them to real-world problems.

  • Digital Signal ProcessingOptional
    Module details

    Appreciate the fundamental principles and applications of digital signal processing, including sampling theory, z-transforms and system functions.

  • Digital Systems DesignOptional
    Module details

    Design digital systems of medium complexity, and learn how to implement the design with FPGA/CPLD devices, memory devices and microprocessors.

  • Electrical Vehicle TechnologyOptional
    Module details

    Gain an overview of the technologies involved in making an electric vehicle (EV), as well as those required to enable wider adoption of EVs.

  • Embedded SystemsOptional
    Module details

    Engage with the theory and practice of computing in the world of ubiquitous smart devices.

  • High Level ProgrammingOptional
    Module details

    Appreciate the role of modern static type systems, sum and product data structures, immutable code, and higher order functions in program design and analysis.

  • Machine LearningOptional
    Module details

    Build your knowledge of the basic theory of machine learning (ML) and explore the workings of neural networks (NN).

  • Mathematics for Signals and SystemsOptional
    Module details

    Understand the linear algebra needed for advanced topics in signals, signal processing and control.

  • Principles of Classical and Modern RadarOptional
    Module details

    Explore the fundamentals of classical long-range radar and the new frontiers of short-range radar for many anticipated applications.

  • Robotic ManipulationOptional
    Module details

    Design, model and control robotic arms and grippers.

  • Statistical Signal Processing and InferenceOptional
    Module details

    Understand the fundamentals of statistical signal processing, and develop practical experience of using statistical signal processing on your own speech.

Year 4 2 modules
  • Individual projectCore
    Module details

    Choose a project from an extensive list proposed by members of academic staff. Due to the variety of staff expertise, the list covers a wide range of engineering topics. Proposing your own project is encouraged, and is done in collaboration with a member of staff who is an expert in the proposed field.

  • Engineering Ethics, Sustainability and Professional CompetenciesCore
    Module details

    Gain the knowledge and skills to manage vital non-technical aspects of engineering practice, covering themes such as ethics, sustainability, global development challenges, health and safety, equality, diversit

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

The course is structured to build from foundational understanding through to independent, self-directed work. Core theory underpins the early stages, covering the mathematical and scientific principles that electronic and information engineering rests on. From there, you move into research & methods, developing the analytical and investigative skills engineers rely on when tackling problems that don't have a textbook answer. Applied practice translates this theory into hands-on engineering work, while specialist options let you angle your studies toward areas such as communications, computing, or signal processing, depending on where your interests lie. As you progress toward the MEng award, an independent project gives you the chance to take ownership of a substantial piece of engineering work from start to finish, and professional skills teaching runs alongside the technical content, helping you develop the communication, teamwork, and workplace competencies that employers look for in engineering graduates.

Who it's for

This course suits someone who enjoys working through problems methodically, the kind of person who's happy spending time on mathematics and physics because they want to understand how things actually work, not just what they do. You'll likely have a curiosity about both the physical side of engineering (circuits, signals, devices) and the more abstract, information-driven side (algorithms, computing, data), since this course sits across both. Choosing the four-year MEng over a shorter degree suggests you're someone who wants to go further with your technical education before entering the workplace, perhaps with an eye on roles that expect a Master's-level qualification or on further research down the line. Day to day, expect a demanding academic environment where independent thinking is expected early on and where, by the final year, you're expected to drive your own project with real ownership. It's a good fit if you're motivated by depth over breadth and don't mind putting in sustained, structured effort over four years to get there.

Careers & job market

Nationally, Engineering graduates report strong progression into work or further study: across Engineering courses, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 80% of those in work are in roles classed as highly skilled. These figures relate to Engineering graduates nationally, not to this specific course, but they give a general sense of the field's outcomes. National earnings data (Graduate Outcomes/LEO) show a typical range rather than a guaranteed figure: graduates report earnings of roughly £29,000–£35,000 fifteen months after graduating, £26,775–£37,800 after three years, and £33,150–£46,800 after five years. Continuation data also show that 88% of students nationally continue past their first year of study, either still enrolled or having completed their course, which is a useful indicator of how manageable students generally find the transition into higher-level study in this field.

University & format

Imperial College London is a public, research-intensive Russell Group university based in South Kensington, London, founded in 1907 and home to 17,565 students. The university was and holds a Gold rating in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality. This MEng (Hons) course is studied full-time over four years, taught in English, leading to an Integrated Master's degree. Most accepted students previously held A-levels or equivalent (85% of entrants in recent years), with a typical UCAS tariff among accepted students of 208–223 points, this reflects what past entrants achieved rather than a stated minimum requirement.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
65%
Academic Support
85%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
80%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

AccreditationIET

Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.

PlacementPublished placement option

Industrial placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Open daysFind out more about our September Open Days

See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of A*A*A. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent85% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 208 - 223 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Imperial College London's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent85%
a Baccalaureate10%
Other5%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Competitive entry

Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*A*A*+A-level equivalent admitted students held
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Imperial College London whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university

Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.

Check fees at Imperial College London →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 4 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

Funding matched to this course

Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

All Imperial College London funding →

Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.

Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.

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Careers & earnings

What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£40,500£33,000 – £55,00025
3 years after£46,000£33,000 – £64,00055
5 years after£58,500£42,500 – £95,00060

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

90%
in work or further study 15 months on
90%
in highly skilled work or study
95%
continue past their first year
90%
find their work meaningful
95%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£40,500
£29,000 – £35,000
After 3 years LEO
£46,000
£26,775 – £37,800
After 5 years LEO
£58,500
£33,150 – £46,800
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £24,500 – £61,000

National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

90 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

80% working5% working and studying0% in further study90% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.

This course £58,500Peer median £38,500Middle 50% £35,500–£42,500
100th percentile

Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 45% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
  • Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
  • Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
  • Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsSOC 2020 31 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,828

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 25; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Engineering courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
80%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
88%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine information gathering
  • First-draft writing and summaries
  • Standard analysis and admin
  • Repetitive processing tasks

More human than ever

  • Judgement and original thinking
  • Working with and leading people
  • Owning and sense-checking AI output
  • Ethics and accountability

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Engineering & manufacturing firms
  • Automotive & aerospace
  • Energy & utilities
  • Defence & consultancies

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £40,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.8 out of 10: NSS 79% · in work or study 90% · continued 95%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine

All students22,525
International52.9%
Aged 25+20.2%

Engineering and technology across the UK

Students176,530
Aged 25+23%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around South Kensington

3,468 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Anti Social Behaviour 750Violent Crime 642Other Theft 530Shoplifting 370Theft From The Person 293

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Engineering right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to Imperial College London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by Imperial College London; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Imperial College London offers the GREAT - Imperial College London Scholarship for international students, see Scholarships above.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Imperial College London and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 208 - 223 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by Imperial College London. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Electrical and electronic engineering graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £40,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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