Would you like to learn the hands-on technical, analytical and practical skills required to prepare you for a career as an electrical and electronic engineer?

From mobile phones to missile defence systems and all digital electronics in between, electrical and electronic engineers play a crucial role in the development of anything that requires a plug or battery.

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering course will provide you with all of the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in this diverse industry.

Thanks to the recovering economy and advancements in technology, graduates are in high demand globally meaning there has never been a better time to enter the industry.

Although our current programme, based on AHEP3 learning outcomes, is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering course is undergoing changes to transition for compliance to AHEP4 and to ensure provision to you with all of the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in this exciting and diverse industry. This new programme will allow you to have more flexibility in selecting your career path and will be reviewed by the IET in 2024, with the expectation for being approved for accreditation from 2023/24 academic year.

How will I learn during my degree?

This course will teach you about all aspects of electrical and electronic engineering, with a focus on engineering mathematics, programming and practical skills as well as the fundamentals of electrical, electronics and energy systems. You will have the opportunity to tailor your learning to your own interests and career aspirations.

Learning is delivered via a range of methods such as lectures, seminars and laboratory-based sessions, with assessments undertaken in the form of seminar work, laboratory exercises, online tests, assignments, technical reports, presentations and project work.

An optional one-year placement is encouraged on completion of your second year to help enhance your industry experience and employability. We also have strong links with the Erasmus Exchange Scheme, which provides opportunities for students to undertake study in another European university.

Who teaches Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria?

Northumbria University is a pioneer in renewable energy technology and your course will be taught by our specialist team of academics who integrate their uniquely informed industry-leading research into all areas of their teaching.

Our staff specialise in a broad range of subject areas, from computer programming to wireless communication systems. Being able to tailor your module options in the final year of your course will allow you to closely align yourself with academics in your key interest areas, allowing you to learn from the industry-leaders of your chosen field.

All of our teaching team will be on-hand throughout every step of your degree, providing guidance and support to ensure you graduate confident and ready to enter into employment or further study.

Where will I learn during my studies?

Throughout the duration of your degree you will have access to Northumbria University’s leading facilities.

You will also be able to utilise our state-of-the-art Electrical and Electronics Lab, where you can gain practical experience of universal signal generators and measurement equipment. You will also gain experience of using the National Instruments Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS) to measure and control signal voltages.

All of your course’s supporting documentation will be available on our e-Learning Portal, Blackboard, which is accessible at all times. This enables you to support your own learning and self-development.