BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: Applicants will need A-level Mathematics and another analytical science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Physics or Technology), or recognised equivalents.
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 61%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 63%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 17%
- Other qualifications: 12%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics
- Computer Programming
- Digital Electronics and Communications
- Electricity, Magnetism and Electronics
- Fundamentals of Energy Systems
- Research, Analysis and Presentation
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics
- Analogue Electronics and Instrumentation
- C Programming and Digital Systems
- Communication Systems
- Power Machine and Renewable Energy
- Electrical Product Development
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Work placement year
- Study abroad year
- Work placement semester
- MPEE - Study Abroad Semester
- Power Systems
- Individual Engineering Project
- Design and Manufacturing Analysis
- Embedded Systems
- Wireless and RF Systems Design
- Instrumentation and Control of Dynamical Systems
- Satellite Systems and Space Environment
- Smart Energy System
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £47,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Electrical and electronic engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.