Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng Hons with placement

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 be given an in-depth understanding of this subject before spending your final year broadening your knowledge of mathematics and management, in addition to deepening your knowledge in your chosen discipline.

Learning is delivered via a range of methods such as lectures, seminars and laboratory-based sessions. Assessments are primarily undertaken in the form of exams, in addition to assignments or laboratory work.

Thanks to our accreditation with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), this course’s content has been cohesively designed to satisfy the expectation of this industry and fully meet the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.  

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)

Year five

• KC7047 -Applied Engineering Statistics (Core,20 Credits)
• KD7011 -Wind Energy Conversion Systems (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD7019 -Advanced Embedded System Design Technology (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD7020 -Digital Design Automation (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD7050 -Photovoltaic System Technology (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD7051 -Interdisciplinary Team Engineering Project (Core,40 Credits)
• KD7063 -Wireless Communication Systems (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD7064 -Optical Communications System (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD7066 -Analogue Electronic Design (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD7069 -Power Electronics and Drive Systems (Optional,20 Credits)
• KD7070 -Smart Grids (Optional,20 Credits)
• KL7022 -Engineering Technology Management (Core,20 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:

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

This course 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, in addition to ensuring you have completed your first step on the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer, an accreditation that will give you access to additional global job opportunities. 

This 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.

Employability skills are embedded throughout all areas of this degree, with a key emphasis on communicating ideas cohesively in oral and written formats, IT skills, time management, problem solving and independent learning.

The MEng Electrical and Electronic degree is highly valued by employers thanks to our accreditation with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).