Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Newcastle University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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Start date

SEP-26

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Newcastle, Main Campus

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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This accredited degree will prepare you for a career as a professional engineer, with the ability to design innovative, sustainable solutions to major global challenges.This three-year degree will give you the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of this fascinating field. Youll be equipped with the practical skills and professional experience you need to analyse, design, and build electrical and electronic circuits.Working on projects designed in collaboration with leading companies, ...Read more

This accredited degree will prepare you for a career as a professional engineer, with the ability to design innovative, sustainable solutions to major global challenges.This three-year degree will give you the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of this fascinating field. You'll be equipped with the practical skills and professional experience you need to analyse, design, and build electrical and electronic circuits.Working on projects designed in collaboration with leading companies, you'll develop the skills and knowledge demanded by industry, through practical project work and research-informed teaching.This broad-ranging degree covers the core aspects of the generation, distribution, storage, and conversion of electrical power, alongside a wide choice of specialist modules, including everything from the operation of nano-electronic devices, through to national-scale electricity networks.Work placement opportunity

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WUSCA ranking:
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16/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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25th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
31st
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Sebastian
04 Feb 25

The lectures and exams prepare you well for industry; a lot of the interviews had similar exam questions to the ones set at the university which sets you up for a good..Read more

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Alden Basil
22 Jan 25

The university is located close to town and is easily accessible...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D30M15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3M2M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£29,850 per year

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Living costs - 10500-11500 a year

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Sebastian
04 Feb 25
The lectures and exams prepare you well for industry; a lot of the interviews had similar exam questions to the ones set at the university which sets you up for a good...
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22 Jan 25
The university is located close to town and is easily accessible....
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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Established in 1834, Newcastle University is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK...

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