Electrical Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Electrical Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) aims to equip you with advanced knowledge and practical skills in power, energy, embedded, and control systems. Drawing on the expertise of research-active academics in electrical power, control and communication engineering, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios by combining theory with hands-on laboratory experience.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics | Duration: 1 year Full Time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Power Systems, Instrumentation and Control of Dynamical Systems, Embedded Systems, Smart Energy Systems, Individual Engineering Project.

Career pathways

This programme prepares you for a professional career as a practising electrical engineer, addressing the growing global demand for skilled engineers in areas such as power and energy systems, automation, smart systems, and renewable technologies. Designed to meet industry needs of rapid digitalisation and the green energy transition, the course equips you with both technical expertise and transferable skills sought after by employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BTEC HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent in a related subject such as such as electrical and electronic engineering, mechatronics and general engineering. If you have taken a BTEC HND programme, we will usually expect you to have performed to an average of Merit standard. If you have taken a Foundation Degree, we will be looking for performance to Commendation level, or 60% average. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: H670.

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: 1 year Full Time

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUFEEI1&code2=0002

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