Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

From mobile phones to missile defence systems and all digital electronics in between, electrical and electronic engineers play a crucial role in the development of anything that requires a plug or battery. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering course will provide you with all of the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in this diverse industry.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad | Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Engineering Mathematics, Computer Programming, Digital Electronics and Communications, Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics, Fundamentals of Energy Systems, Research, Analysis and Presentation; Year 2 core modules: Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Analogue Electronics and Instrumentation, C Programming and Digital Systems, Communication Systems, Power Machine and Renewable Energy, Electrical Product Development; Year 4 core modules: Individual Engineering Project, Design and Manufacturing Analysis, Instrumentation and Control of Dynamical Systems. Optional modules include Power Systems, Embedded Systems, Wireless and RF Systems Design, Satellite Systems and Space Environment, Smart Energy System.

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Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. Subject Requirements: Applicants will need A Level Mathematics and an A Level in another analytical science subject - Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics or Technology. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: H601.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUSEEG1&code2=0005

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