Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

How will I learn during my degree?

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 during your studies 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. 

Who teaches Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria?

Northumbria University is a pioneer in renewable energy technology and your course will be taught by our specialist team of academics who integrate their uniquely informed industry-leading research into all areas of their teaching.

Our staff specialise in a broad range of subject areas, from computer programming to wireless communication systems. Being able to tailor your module options in the final year of your course will allow you to closely align yourself with academics in your key interest areas, allowing you to learn from the industry-leaders of your chosen field.

All of our teaching team will be on-hand throughout every step of your degree, providing guidance and support to ensure you graduate confident and ready to enter into employment or further study. 

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Where will I learn during my studies?

Throughout the duration of your degree you will have access to Northumbria University’s leading facilities.

You will also be able to utilise our state-of-the-art Electrical and Electronics Lab, where you can gain practical experience of universal signal generators and measurement equipment. You will also gain experience of using the National Instruments Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS) to measure and control signal voltages.

All of your course’s supporting documentation will be available on our e-Learning Portal, Blackboard, which is accessible at all times. This enables you to support your own learning and self-development. 

How is research brought into teaching throughout this course?

At Northumbria your learning will be enhanced through the contact with research-active Electrical and Electronic staff as well as our strong research groups throughout the modules and research projects. This BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering course has been constructed based on their subject knowledge and the original research they have undertaken at both national and international levels. This learning contributes to an outstanding student experience, whilst supporting research and underpinning successful partnerships and collaborative working with external organisations.

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How does this Electrical and Electronic Engineering course prepare me for my future career?

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.