Newcastle University Undergraduate programs
Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Master degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 29,850 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
This accredited, Electrical and Electronic Engineering integrated master's degree focuses on developing your core knowledge and practical skills. You'll also explore more advanced specialist topics in your fourth year, so you're prepared for a career in this fast-paced industry.
With a focus on practical work and research-informed teaching, you'll cover the core aspects of the generation, distribution, storage, and conversion of electrical power.
You'll also have the opportunity to work on a real-world engineering project with an industry partner, so you gain an insight into the sector, develop industry contacts and enhance your CV.
While establishing a firm foundation of electrical and electronic engineering knowledge, you'll become a confident expert in more specialist topics, through optional modules such as: nano-electronic devices and national-scale electricity networks.
Professional accreditation and recognition
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
This degree is professionally accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. This means future employers will recognise the quality of your degree because it meets high professional standards.
Stage 1
Stage 1 will provide a broad introduction to the principles of engineering. You’ll get involved in practical work from day one, taking part in a hands-on interdisciplinary engineering project
Compulsory Modules
- Engineering Mathematics I
- Electrical and Magnetic Systems
- Electronics and Sensors
- Thermofluid Mechanics
- Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials
- Mechanics I
- Introduction to Programming Languages (C, Matlab and Python)
- Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism
Stage 2
During Stage 2, you'll build upon your knowledge and skills, covering subjects including computer systems and microprocessors, digital electronics, and semiconductor devices and analogue electronics.
Compulsory Modules
- Project and Professional Issues
- Signals and Communications
- Semiconductor Devices and Analogue Electronics
- Computer Programming and Organisation
- Digital Electronics
- Automatic Control Systems
- AC Electrical Power and Conversion
- Mathematical Modelling & Statistical Methods For Engineering
Stage 3
You'll continue to explore a wide range of topics, including areas such as electrical machines, digital signal processing, power system operation, and electronic devices.
You'll also complete an individual project and dissertation, as well as a study project focusing on a new technical area.
Compulsory Modules
- Individual Project and Technical Report
- Business and Law for Engineers
Optional Modules
- Digital Communication Systems
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems
- Power Electronics - Design & Applications
- Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Technology
- Integrated Circuit Design and Embedded System
- Electrical Machines and Drives
- Net-Zero Energy Networks
- Signal Processing and Machine Learning
Stage 4
In Stage 4, you'll work on a group design project, and an industrial project, and complete a piece of extended coursework, where you'll design and operate a real engineering device or system.
Recent industrial projects have included protocols for electronic drive control, an electric bike, and connections for low-carbon technology to the power grid, for companies such as Tridonic, Dyson, and Imagination Technologies.
Compulsory Modules
- Engineering Study Project
- Group Design Project
- Industrial Project
Optional Modules
- Reconfigurable Hardware Design
- Bioelectronics
- Low-Power VLSI Design
- Distributed Control Systems
- Designing sustainable electric propulsion and generation systems
- Global Top 150 University - QS World University Rankings 2027
- Top 140 for Engineering and Technology - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Top 200 for Engineering - Electrical and Electronic - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
- Global Top 170 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
Electrical and electronic engineers are in high demand in the UK and further afield.
When you graduate, you'll have opportunities in areas such as electrical supply and distribution, power systems, transports, and electrical machinery.
Recent graduates have secured roles as graduate engineers in companies including:
- Dyson
- Siemens
- Arup
- IQHQ
- BBC
- BT
Engineering is a broad field with a number of different specialisms. Whichever engineering discipline you study, you'll emerge as an in-demand graduate with great career prospects.
From global careers in the oil, gas and energy, pharmaceutical, or consumer products sectors, through to marine engineering and offshore engineering. There are also opportunities in groundbreaking research and consultancy, as well as business and management.
Many of our students also progress on to further study, either within engineering or in a related field.
You'll be taught through a combination of:
- lectures
- lab sessions
- tutorials
- real-world case studies
Up to 10 hours will be spent in practical sessions, working on experiments and project work in the labs.