Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Description

This degree covers everything from the operation of nanoelectronic devices to national-scale electricity networks. It is the broadest of our degrees, offering a wide choice of specialist modules.

In Stages 1 and 2 you study a common syllabus, with topics that help you understand electrical machines and electronic communications systems, such as semiconductor devices, electromagnetism and circuit theory.

In Stage 3 you continue to study a broad range of topics, exploring areas such as:

• the design of machines and drives
• industrial automation and robotics
• semiconductor device fabrication

You also undertake a large individual design project, for example,developing low-cost ultrasound scanners.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 15490 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• EEE1001 Fields, Materials and Devices I
• EEE1002 Electronics I
• EEE1003 Circuit Theory
• EEE1005 Signals and Communications I
• EEE1008 C Programming
• EEE1009 Communications Skills and Innovation
• ENG1001 Engineering Mathematics

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• EEE2007 Computer Systems and Microprocessors
• EEE2008 Project and Professional Issues
• EEE2009 Signals and Communications II
• EEE2012 Control and Electrical Machines
• EEE2013 Digital Electronics
• EEE2014 Semiconductor Devices and Analogue Electronics
• EEE2015 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• ENG2001 Accounting, Finance and Law for Engineers
• Individual project and dissertation (EEE3095 or EEE3096 or EEE3097)

Optional modules

You take optional modules from the following list, to take your total credit value to 120 credits.

• EEE3001 Linear Controller Design and State Space Analysis
• EEE3002 Electrical Machines*
• EEE3003 Power Electronics
• EEE3004 Digital Signal Processing
• EEE3005 Analogue Systems
• EEE3006 RF Engineering
• EEE3007 Design and Test of Digital Systems
• EEE3008 Industrial Automation and Robotics
• EEE3009 Real Time and Embedded Systems
• EEE3011 Electric Drives
• EEE3012 Integrated Circuit Design
• EEE3013 Image Processing and Machine Vision
• EEE3014 Power System Operation
• EEE3015 Telecommunication Networks
• EEE3016 Photonics
• EEE3018 Digital Control Systems
• EEE3020 Electronic Devices
• EEE3021 Renewable Energy Systems and Smart Grids

Other optional modules may also be available.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.

If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, please see our Foundation Year information below.

- A Levels

AAB-ABB including Mathematics and one other science subject (preferably physics) but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B) required if not offered at A or AS level.

- Scottish Qualifications

BB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and preferably Physics. Higher Physics required at Grade B if not offered at Advanced Higher.

- International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 35 points with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level grade 5 or above.

- Irish Leaving Certificate

Candidates will normally only be considered for foundation year entry. Applications will be considered on an individual basis.

- Access Qualifications

In a relevant area of engineering or physical science. At least 20 level 3 credits in Mathematics at Distinction including differential and integral calculus. At least 25 level 3 credits in analytical engineering sciences (e.g. Mechanical or Electrical Science/Principles, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electronics etc), ten of which to be achieved at Distinction and the remainder at a minimum of Merit. Remaining credits preferred in Design, IT/CAD and other practical skill-based subjects.

- BTEC Level 5 HND

Overall Merit and Distinction grades with Distinctions in mathematics and science units. Units must include both Analytical Methods and Further Analytical Methods or equivalent. Students studying the HND outside the UK, and who have studied subjects corresponding in syllabus and level to Stage 1 of the degree and with Distinction in Mathematics and other engineering subjects, may be considered for Stage 2 entry.

- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Overall DDD in an engineering discipline, to include Distinctions in Mathematics and analytical science units. All other candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry.

- Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2-D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics and one other science subject (preferably physics). GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B) required if not offered at a higher level.

- PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB-BBC including Mathematics and one other science subject (preferably physics) but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B) required if not offered at A or AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Overall DDD in an engineering discipline, to include Distinctions in Mathematics and analytical science units. All other candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- Foundation Year

If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, you can take an Electrical and Electronic Engineering foundation year:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Honours (H604)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year MEng Honours (H606)

This will provide you with the knowledge you need to progress to one of our three- or four-year Electrical and Electronic Engineering degrees.

- International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering.

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Newcastle University.

Accreditation

We have a policy of seeking professional accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This means you can be assured of graduating with a degree that meets the standards set by the electrical and engineering profession.