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)