BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Our professionally accredited Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng Honours degree will prepare you for a career as a professional engineer. You'll graduate with the ability to design innovative, sustainable solutions to major global challenges. This professionally accredited, three-year degree will equip you with the broad-ranging engineering knowledge you need to analyse, design, and build electrical and electronic circuits.

What you will study

Stage 1 will provide a broad introduction to the principles of engineering. You will gain an understanding of design processes in a multi-disciplinary context. Compulsory modules include: Engineering Mathematics I, Electrical and Magnetic Systems, Electronics and Sensors, Thermofluid Mechanics, Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials, Mechanics I, Introduction to Programming Languages (C, Matlab and Python), Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism, Project and Professional Issues, Signals and Communications, Semiconductor Devices and Analogue Electronics, Computer Programming and Organisation, Digital Electronics, Automatic Control Systems.

Career pathways

Electrical and electronic engineers are in high demand in the UK and further afield. Our graduates benefit from strong career prospects, supported by the broad applicability of their skills in today’s technology-driven world. Graduate roles and employers include: electrical engineer; electronics engineer; design engineer; systems engineer; software engineer; research & development; Dyson; Siemens; Arup; IQHQ.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB including Mathematics or Further Mathematics. IB: 32 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 5. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Mathematics and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry. Please see Engineering Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements. Candidates who also have A Level Mathematics will be considered on an individual basis. Scottish Highers: ABB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics. Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 30,700 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/h607/#how-to-apply

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