Newcastle University

The programme is delivered in a novel modular form, mixing direct teaching with distance learning. Each module comprises two days of direct face-to-face teaching, and the equivalent of a further three days’ teaching delivered as distance learning. Another important feature of the programme is the use of module leaders and lecturers from industry to provide you with an appreciation of real-life issues and problems in an area of industry where skills are in great demand.

Full-time MSc students complete eight modules and an individual project with dissertation.

Part-time MSc students complete four modules in Year 1, four modules in Year 2, and an individual project with dissertation in Year 3. Part-time Diploma students take four modules in the first year and four modules in their second year of study. Part-time Certificate students take four compulsory modules.

Assessment of each module is by written examination and module assignment. The MSc dissertation is based on a project conducted in association with one of the School’s research groups.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Normally a second-class BEng Honours degree, or equivalent, in electrical and electronic engineering, electronic communications, computer engineering or a related subject.

Applicants with HND-level education and good relevant practical experience may also be considered for this programme.

Applicants whose first language is not English should hold 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.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.

International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.

Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.

Visit our postgraduate application site.

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

There are two intakes for this programme each year - one in September and one in January.

For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7916
E-mail: eee.pg@ncl.ac.uk

Subject Overview

This programme is within the subject area of Electrical and Electrionic Engineering.