School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU, United Kingdom.
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Last updated 27 September, 2012 © 2013 Newcastle University
Students who wish to do the BEng programme are asked to achieve AAB-ABB at A-Level (or equivalent) whilst MEng applicants are asked to achieve AAB at A-Level (or equivalent).
All candidates are considered on an individual basis. A full list of our entrance requirements, which includes examples of A level equivalent qualifications, is listed under each degree programme.
Our Engineering degrees are offered at two levels. The Bachelor in Engineering degree is 3 years in length and does not include an industrial placement. The Masters in Engineering is 4 years in length and includes an industrial placement at a local or national engineering company. Both programmes are professionally accredited by the IET (Institute of Engineering Technology) and the Engineering Council and both provide a pathway for students to become a Chartered Engineer.
See our How to Apply page.
Undergraduates: use UCAS online tracking system 'Track' to check whether you have been accepted. This shows your choices and the decisions made by each institution. You will then need to reply to offers via Track.
We hold 3 School Post Application Open Days for Undergraduates each year in February and March. These open days offer an excellent opportunity for you to come and visit the school, meet academic staff and current students and see our facilities. Dates are posted on our website: University Visit Days & School Open Days
We don't ask students to undergo an interview when they attend our open days but you are welcome to ask questions and talk to academic staff during the open day.
We offer several School Scholarships to students who select us as their first choice with UCAS and fulfil our entrance requirements.
For Home and EU students, we offer:
For International applicants we offer:
These scholarships will be available to students in subsequent years of study providing certain criteria are fulfilled.
Please note recipients of the Scholarship cannot be in the Foundation year but they may be eligible to receive the appropriate School Scholarship if they progress to Stage 1. Sponsored students are not eligible to receive a School Scholarship.
Students within the School are encouraged to apply for sponsorship with engineering companies to support them financially during their academic studies and gain useful work experience. Examples of companies offering sponsorship opportunities are the E3 Academy, Tridonic and Sevcon.
E3 Academy Information.
All of our new undergraduates are guaranteed to receive a place in either University-owned or managed partnership accommodation in your first year of study.
Information on undergraduate tuition fees for 2013
Our first year cohort has approximately 70 students, which allows staff to dedicate time and attention to new students and small numbers for group work.
For the first 2 years of your degree, you will have little or no optional module choice but you will be taught the fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. By the time you reach Stage 3, you will then be able to tailor your module choices to your individual preference and career goals. A list of the modules we currently offer at undergraduate level can be found at: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/eee/current-students/info/modules.htm
Students are required to do approximately 6 hours of lab work per week alongside lectures and seminars, which allows for students to get hands on experience and put taught theory into practice.
Students are allowed to change from the BEng to the MEng degree programmes at the end of Stage 2, providing they have over 55% as their stage average and have the approval of the Degree Programme Director. This allows our students to have maximum flexibility while deciding which degree course is right for them.
Students who choose to study the MEng degree are required to do a 3-4 months industrial placement at the beginning of the fourth year. During this placement, students are required to work as a junior staff member in a local or national company to help them prepare for a career as an Engineer.
Recent Newcastle graduates have gone on to work for Dyson developing new lightweight motors for portable appliances, head the electromagnetic compatibility team for BAE Systems Marine and lead the wide bandgap semiconductor research at Dynex Semiconductors. Many of our graduates have gained employment with Siemens, Sevcon, Tridonic, Converteam, Cummins, Control Techniques, Parker SSD and Edwards, all of whom offer great sponsorship arrangements for our students too.
Outside of engineering, our graduates have gone on to work in roles within the commercial, financial, industrial and public sectors, often in management roles. As well as the technical and practical expertise that you will gain from your studies, our degrees also incorporate opportunities to learn and develop transferable skills, such as analytical and problem-solving, project-working both as part of a team and on your own, communicating with others, planning and time management, and computer literacy, all of which are vital for the employment market.
Electrical and electronic engineers are highly sought after with employers within the UK and abroad. Typically our employment rate is over 90 per cent and many employers are finding it hard to recruit graduates with electrical, electronic and computer engineering skills. Often, our graduates are earning between £30,000 and £40,000 per annum and graduates can expect this to increase significantly over the course of their career, earning from £60,000 to over £100,000.
ShockSoc is the School's Student Society. All students are encouraged to join this society when they begin their studies with us to meet and interact with other students. ShockSoc organises social and sporting events.
Normally a second-class BEng Honours degree, or equivalent, in electrical and electronic engineering, electronic communications, computer engineering or a related subject. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 79 (Internet-based), or equivalent. Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
See our How to Apply page.
We don't have School Open Days, however, please go to http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/visit/open/ for information on University Open Days. There will be opportunities to visit the School and meet School staff during the University Open Days. If you feel you need to visit the School and meet with the Degree Programme Director, please contact eee.pgt@ncl.ac.uk.
No, there isn't an interview as part of the admission procedure for our Postgraduate Taught programmes.
See our Scholarships and Prizes page.
Information on University accommodation can be found at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/accommodation/.
Tuition fees are listed in the programme entries for each taught programme on the postgraduate course list at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/list/courses/taught/
We have approximately 270 Postgraduate Taught students.
We currently don't cap numbers on our Postgraduate Taught Programmes.
Information regarding module options can be found in the degree specific handbooks which are available at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/eee/current-students/info/index.htm#handbooks. Please note handbooks/module options may change for your year of entry.
See our What our Graduates do page.
No, we have one intake for our Taught Programmes which is September each year.
Please go to the following link http://www.ncl.ac.uk/eee/study-with-us/apply.htm
Details of English Language requirements can be found at the following link http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/international/requirements/englishlanguage.htm
Two academic references from your previous educational institute, certified copy of your transcripts and a certified copy of your degree certificate together with your research proposal.
When your offer is unconditional, Newcastle University's admissions department will send you a Confirmation of Place. Please check the details in this document carefully and advise admissions immediately if any of the details are incorrect. It is vital that your personal details, such as your date of birth and passport number are correct otherwise there may be delays in issuing your CAS. Your CAS will be issued soon after you have received your Confirmation of Place and any appropriate amendments have been made to your application record.
Your CAS will be sent to you electronically. Please ensure that admissions have your correct email address.
There are a number of Scholarships, please go to the following link http://www.ncl.ac.uk/eee/study-with-us/scholarships/
Newcastle University is delighted to offer a 20% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees (for 2012 entry) for all alumni who are self-funding for their postgraduate study and meet the eligibility criteria. Please go to the following link to check eligibility criteria http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/search/list/atfd
Please go to the following link http://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/finance/costs.htm
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU, United Kingdom.
Email EEE Webmaster
Last updated 27 September, 2012 © 2013 Newcastle University