MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria University

Programme overview

An electrical and electronic engineer has the ability and knowledge to use principles of science and mathematics to create new products that enhance and improve quality of life across the world. This integrated master’s course will give you an extra edge in today’s competitive job market. The MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering course will allow you to explore this subject in greater depth, with a specialised final year that leads to a master of engineering qualification.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics | Duration: 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) (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; Year 5 core modules: Technology Entrepreneurship and Product Development, Digital Design Automation, Interdisciplinary Team Engineering Project. Optional modules include Power Systems, Embedded Systems, Wireless and RF Systems Design, Satellite Systems and Space Environment, Smart Energy System, Wind Energy Conversion Systems.

Career pathways

Previous graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Intel, Motorola, Siemens and Triumph.

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Application information

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: H605.

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: 4 years Full Time or 5 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=UUSMGE1&code2=0005

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