MEng Honours Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year

at Newcastle University

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage. 

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Stage 1

Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year programme provides a pathway to our degrees if you do not meet the entry requirements for entry into year 1.

On successful completion of our Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year BEng programme, you can progress to Year 1 of one of our electrical and electronic engineering degrees.

During the Foundation Year you take just over half your modules in mathematics, mechanical sciences and applied mechanics. The remainder of your modules covers a range of engineering and science topics and includes a project, as well as laboratory work related to the engineering degree you wish to study.

Compulsory Modules
 

• Basic Statistics
• Foundation Year Project
• Mechanical Science
• Applied Mechanics O
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering O
• Materials Science O
• Foundation Mathematics
• Mechanical Science
• Applied Mechanics O
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering O
• Materials Science O
• Foundation Mathematics

A Level
ABB in any subjects excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE grade B or 6 in Mathematics and Physics (or Dual Award Science) required if not offered at a A or AS Level.

International Baccalaureate
32 points.

Typically we recognise a 75% average in Standard XII as comparable to ABB at A Level.

This can be awarded by:
 

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
• National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
• Various state boards
• Autonomous schools

Actual grades required will vary depending on exam board.

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.

Tuition fees

Home Fee Students
£9,250

International Fee Students
£25,200

Electrical and electronic engineers are in high demand in the UK and further afield. When you graduate, you'll have opportunities in areas such as electrical supply and distribution, power systems, transports, and electrical machinery.

Recent graduates have secured roles as graduate engineers in companies including:
 

• Dyson
• Siemens
• Arup
• IQHQ
• BBC
• BT

You'll also develop a wide range of transferable skills, including analytical skills, teamwork, time management, and IT skills, which are valued by employers across all sectors.