Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng Hons

at Northumbria University

This course will teach you about all aspects of electrical and electronic engineering, with a focus on engineering mathematics, programming and practical skills as well as the fundamentals of electrical, electronics and energy systems. You will have the opportunity to tailor your learning to your own interests and career aspirations.

 

Learning is delivered via a range of methods such as lectures, seminars and laboratory-based sessions, with assessments undertaken in the form of seminar work, laboratory exercises, online tests, assignments, technical reports, presentations and project work.

 

An optional one-year placement is encouraged on completion of your second year to help enhance your industry experience and employability. We also have strong links with the Erasmus Exchange Scheme, which provides opportunities for students to undertake study in another European university.

 

88% of students said the course has provided them with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics (NSS, 2020)

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one

 

• KC4010 -Engineering Mathematics (Core,20 Credits)
• KD4008 -Computer Programming (Core,20 Credits)
• KD4009 -Digital Electronics and Communications (Core,20 Credits)
• KD4010 -Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics (Core,20 Credits)
• KD4011 -Fundamentals of Energy Systems (Core,20 Credits)
• KD4014 -Research, Analysis and Presentation (Core,20 Credits)
• KL5001 -Academic Language Skills for Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year two

 

• KC5002 -Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Core,20 Credits)
• KD5064 -Analogue Electronics and Instrumentation (Core,20 Credits)
• KD5065 -C Programming and Digital Systems (Core,20 Credits)
• KD5066 -Communication Systems (Core,20 Credits)
• KD5067 -Power Machine and Renewable Energy (Core,20 Credits)
• KD5080 -Electrical Product Development (Core,20 Credits)
• KL5001 -Academic Language Skills for Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year three 

 

• AT5004 -Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
• KA5029 -International Academic Exchange 1 (Optional,60 Credits)
• KL5001 -Academic Language Skills for Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KL5006 -Work placement year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KL5007 -Study abroad year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KL5008 -Work placement semester (Optional,60 Credits)

Year four

 

• KD6010 -Power Systems (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD6024 -Individual Engineering Project (Core,40 Credits)
• KD6025 -Design and Manufacturing Analysis (Core,20 Credits)
• KD6026 -Digital Signal Processing Systems (Core,20 Credits)
• KD6027 -Embedded Systems (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD6028 -Digital System Design and Implementation (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD6029 -Wireless and RF Systems Design (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD6030 -Optical Communications System Design (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD6031 -Instrumentation and Control of Dynamical Systems (Optional,20 Credits)
• KL5001 -Academic Language Skills for Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

 

Standard Entry

 

120 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.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

Applicants will need A-level Mathematics and another analytical science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Physics or Technology), or recognised equivalents.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

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*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

Northumbria's Electrical and Electronic Engineering course will equip you with all of the skills, knowledge and practical experience to progress your future career. You will leave with a strong understanding of electrical and electronic engineering, alongside the technical, analytical and practical skills required to work within this industry. Undertaking an optional placement year will also further enhance your employment prospects, providing you with experience of a real working environment.

 

You will have the opportunity to tailor your learning to specialise in your own area of interests, whether this be electronics, communications or power. This will prepare you for employment across a range of sectors thanks to the broad range of subjects studied. Previous graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Intel, Motorola, Siemens and Triumph.

 

This course’s accreditation with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) will enable to you meet the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. You may also wish to continue with further study. Completion of this course will allow you to partially meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer, with further study and work opportunities available should you wish to complete this accreditation in full.