Electronics andComputerEngineeringBEng Honours

UCAS code H6523 Years

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Electronics andComputerEngineeringBEng HonoursUCAS code H6523 Years

This degree focuses on the development ofsystems that involve electronic hardware andsoftware working together, such as themicrocomputers embedded in many modernproducts.

It is tailored to the needs of information engineers and thereis demand for graduates in this area.

In Stages 1 and 2 you study core elements from ourcommon syllabus, developing your expertise in electricalmachines and electronic communications systems.

You also study computer engineering skills, such as theprocessing of signals.

In Stage 3 you take specialist topics, such as:

• real-time programming• website creation and management

This degree focuses on developing electronic systems thatinvolve hardware and software working together. You willdevelop skills in Java and GUI programming.

This is complemented by a large individual design projectsuch as developing an ultrasonic robot navigation system,multibiometric systems for face recognition and 3Dreconstruction through stereo vision.

Highlights of this degreeProfessional accreditation*Our degrees are professionally accredited by the Institutionof Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf ofthe Engineering Council. This means future employers willrecognise the quality of your degree because it meets highprofessional standards.

*All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly bytheir professional body.

BEng or MEng?Both our BEng and MEng degrees provide a pathway tobecoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This is one of themost recognised international engineering qualifications.OurMaster of Engineering (MEng) degrees are a directroute to becoming chartered. You don’t need to studyany more qualifications after your degree to work towardschartered status.

Our three-year BEng degrees can also lead to CharteredEngineer status. This can be achieved through professionaldevelopment or a Master’s degree.

Find out moreFind out more about the benefits of becoming a CharteredEngineer on the Engineering Council’s website.

Quality and Ranking• top 20 in the UK – The Times/Sunday Times Good

University Guide 2018• top 10 in the UK for world-class research, with 90% of

research classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationallyexcellent’ – Research Excellence Framework 2014

• top 175 – Engineering and Technology category – TimesHigher Education World University Rankings by Subject2018

What you will studyYou study core elements from a common syllabus for thefirst two years alongside our Electrical and ElectronicEngineering students, such as:

• current flow in semiconductor devices• electromagnetism• digital electronics• linear control theory

We match this with key computing engineering skillsincluding:

• object-orientated programming skills• database technology• algorithm design• Java

See the Course Details section for information on yourmodules at each Stage.

Flexible degree structureWe understand that you may not yet know which area ofelectrical and electronic engineering you want to specialisein.

We have designed our degrees so that all of our studentsstudy a common syllabus for the first two years. This givesyou the chance to see where your interests lie.

It also means that you may transfer between any of ourElectrical and Electronic Engineering degrees up to the endof the second year should your ideas change as your skillsand knowledge develop.

Transfer from a BEng degree to a MEng degree is subject toyou achieving the appropriate academic standard.

Boost your employability with a work placementApply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optional workplacement between Stages 2 and 3. You can apply tospend your placement year with any organisation and willreceive University support to do so.

You’ll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector,putting your learning into practice and developing yourprofessional expertise.

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It will extend your degree by a year and is subject toavailability.

Find out more about Work Placements.

Sponsorship / DTUS

Company sponsorshipOur students are so sought after that many leadingcompanies offer sponsorship and scholarships to ourstudents (on a competitive basis) via the E3 Academy andUK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF).

We are one of only three university members of the E3Academy, which provides scholarships and work experienceplacements to students of electrical engineering.

We are also a partner university in the UKESF, which alsoprovides bursaries, work placements and mentoring.

Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme(DTUS)This degree is also approved by DTUS for entry to alltechnical corps.

DTUS is a Ministry of Defence sponsorship programme forstudents who wish to join the Royal Navy, British Army,RAF, or Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) astechnical officers after graduation.

Find out more on the DTUS programme.

Facilities and supportThe School of Engineering is located in Merz Court in theheart of our city-centre campus.

Continued investment in our undergraduate teachinglaboratories means that you can learn in excellent facilities– described as the best in Europe by leading industrialvisitors.

We have dedicated computing facilities with industriallyrelevant software and hardware. These are refreshed everytwo years so you are always working with the mostup-to-date equipment available.

You will have access to state-of-the-art teachinglaboratories. These include teaching laboratories forelectronics, electrical power/motors, an Intelligent SensingLab and smart grids.

You will also benefit from machines laboratory and class100 clean rooms for the fabrication of semiconductordevices.

SupportYou'll have access to a personal tutor throughout yourdegree – an academic member of staff who can help withacademic and personal issues.

Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellowstudents who can help you settle in and answer anyquestions you have.

Social activitiesThere's a highly active student-led society, ShockSoc,which organises regular social events.

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Course Details

Modules for 2017 entry

Please noteThe module and/or programme information below isfor 2017 entry. Our teaching is informed by research andmodules change periodically to reflect developments inthe discipline, the requirements of external bodies andpartners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers ofstudents interested (in an optional module). To find outmore read our terms and conditions.Module/programme information for 2018 entry will bepublished here as soon as it is available (end of May2018).Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts foran academic year and you need to complete modulestotalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Furtherinformation, including the credit value of the module, isavailable in each of the module descriptions below.

Stage 1

Compulsory modulesCSC1021  Programming ICSC1022  Programming IIEEE1003  Circuit TheoryEEE1005  Signals and Communications IEEE1010  Electronics I (for Electronics and ComputerEng)ENG1001  Engineering Mathematics I

Stage 2

Compulsory modulesCSC2025  Operating SystemsCSC2026  Computer NetworksEEE2007  Computer Systems and MicroprocessorsEEE2008  Project and Professional IssuesEEE2009  Signals and Communications IIEEE2013  Digital ElectronicsEEE2016  Analogue ElectronicsWork Placement (optional)You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optionalwork placement between Stages 2 and 3. You can applyto spend your placement year with any organisation andwill receive University support to do so. It will extend yourdegree by a year and is subject to availability. Find outmore about Work Placements.You will take the following module:

Stage 2

NCL3000 Careers Service Placement Year Module

Stage 3

Compulsory moduleCSC2024  Database TechnologyEEE3007  Design and Test of Digital SystemsEEE3015  Telecommunication NetworksENG2001  Accounting, Finance and Law for EngineersOptional modulesYou will choose one of the following modules:EEE3095  Individual Project and Dissertation (BEng)EEE3096  Individual Project and Dissertation (BEng)EEE3097  Individual Project and Dissertation (BEng)You select modules to take your credit total to 120credits, from the following:CSC3123  Web Technologies (with Degree ProgrammeDirector approval)CSC3124  System and Network Security*CSC3422  Website Design and Construction (Server-side)CSC3622  Reliability and Fault Tolerance*EEE3001  Linear Controller Design and State SpaceAnalysisEEE3004  Digital Signal ProcessingEEE3005  Communication SystemsEEE3006  RF EngineeringEEE3008  Industrial Automation and RoboticsEEE3009  Real Time and Embedded Systems*EEE3012  Integrated Circuit Design*EEE3013  Image Processing and Machine VisionEEE3016  Photonics*Recommended modules

Teaching and assessment

Study at the cutting edgeOur degrees are informed by the research discoveries of ourexpert researchers - we have four leading researchgroups. You learn from leading experts in the field and studyat the cutting-edge of the discipline. Our research-informedteaching ensures you develop knowledge of current andfuture breakthrough technologies.

Teaching methodsYou will work on real-world engineering projects set bycompanies with which we have strong links, applying yourskills to real challenges faced by potentialemployers. Contact hours are made up of lectures,laboratory sessions and tutorials. Up to 10 hours will consistof practical sessions in our laboratories where you will takepart in experiments and project work.

Assessment methodsAssessment is by in-course assessment such as laboratoryreports and tutorial exercises, or by examinations.

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Find out moreVisit our Teaching and Learning pages to read about theoutstanding learning experience available to all students atNewcastle University.

Entry Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see ouradditional entry requirements web pages to find out whichother qualifications are considered.

The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.

Advice on Maths and Science requirementsIf you don’t think you will have the exact Mathematics andScience qualifications referred to in our entry requirementsby the time you need them, you may not be sure what todo.  We hope that the following will help.

• If you already have, or are taking, the A level (orequivalent) Maths and Science qualifications specified inour entry requirements, you should apply for stage 1(First Year) entry of the engineering degree course inwhich you are interested

• If you have a Maths qualification but will not have it at Alevel (or equivalent) when you start your degree, youshould apply for the relevant degree with FoundationYear.  We may give you the opportunity to take theNewcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course* and theoption to start in First Year if we think that this will be thebest route for you

• If you have A level Maths (or equivalent) already but not atthe required grade, you should contact us for advice. We may decide that you could be considered forFoundation Year entry, or it may be that our engineeringcourses are not the best options for you

• If you will not have the equivalent of an A level in theScience subject (if any) required, you should apply for therelevant degree with Foundation Year.

If you are still not sure, do not worry.

Whatever you apply for, our Admissions Tutors will help youdecide which is the best route for you.  They may thereforemake you an offer for a different course (e.g. FoundationYear entry instead of First Year entry) from the one youapply for.

(*The Newcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course aims toprovide the requisite mathematical skills and conceptsneeded on our engineering degree courses and to preparestudents for the modes of learning they will encounter.  Thematerials for the course are delivered electronically andinclude opportunities to practise your skills.  You study thematerials in your own time and, when you are ready, youbook your exam with the Engineering School to which youhave applied.   A fee of £150 is payable at the time of

booking the exam or shortly before the date set forexamination.)

A LevelsAAB including Mathematics and at least one of Physics,Chemistry or Electronics and excluding General Studies andCritical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics Alevels, we require a pass in the practical element. If Physicsnot offered at A or AS level, a minimum of grade B or 6Physics or Dual Award Science GCSE is required.

Scottish QualificationsAAB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and at leastone of Physics or Chemistry. Higher Physics required atGrade B if not offered at Advanced Higher. Two Highers atthe required grade (in different subjects to those offered atAdvanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate35 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 5 orabove and at least one of Physics or Chemistry at HigherLevel grade 5 or above. Physics required at Standard Levelgrade 5 or above if not offered at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving CertificateCandidates will normally only be considered for foundationyear entry. Applications will be considered on an individualbasis.

Access QualificationsIn a relevant area of engineering or physical science.  Atleast 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits atMerit or higher.  At least 15 level 3 credits must be inmathematics (including differential and integral calculus),and 30 credits should be in engineering and sciencesubjects. Some applicants may also be required to pass aNewcastle University Mathematics and Statistics pre-entrycourse.

GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or6) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National ExtendedDiploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3Extended DiplomaOverall D*DD in an engineering or science discipline, toinclude Distinctions in Mathematics and analytical scienceunits. All other candidates will be considered for FoundationYear entry.

Cambridge Pre-UD3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics andat least one of Physics or Chemistry. GCSE Physics or DualAward Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics isnot offered at a higher level.

Extended Project QualificationIf you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, wewill vary our offer to recognise this.  Your project can be inany topic.

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PARTNERS - A LevelsBBB including Mathematics and at least one of Physics,Chemistry or Electronics and excluding General Studies andCritical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics Alevels, we require a pass in the practical element. If Physicsnot offered at A or AS level, a minimum of grade B or 6Physics or Dual Award Science GCSE is required.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

PARTNERS - Pearson BTEC Level 3 NationalExtended Diploma/OCR Cambridge TechnicalLevel 3 Extended DiplomaOverall DDM in an engineering or science discipline, toinclude a minimum of Merit  in Mathematics and analyticalscience units. All other candidates will be considered forFoundation Year entry.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

Foundation YearIf you don’t have the right mathematics and/or sciencequalifications for direct entry, you can take an Electrical andElectronic Engineering foundation year:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering with FoundationYear BEng Honours (H604)

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering with FoundationYear MEng Honours (H606)

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

English Language RequirementsApplicants whose first language is not English require aminimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you need help to meet our English Languagerequirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

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International Foundation ProgrammesIf you are an international student and you do not meet theacademic and English language requirementsspecified above, you should consider a preparation courseat INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare youfor study on this degree course.

INTO Newcastle University is based on the Universitycampus and offers a range of courses includingthe International Foundation in Physical Sciences andEngineering.

Other International QualificationsABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry toan undergraduate course. You can check the equivalentgrades for qualifications offered in your country.

We will also consider your application if you have lower ornon-standard qualifications.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

See our 2018 Admissions Policy (PDF: 185 KB).

See further policies related to admission.

Careers

Electronics and ComputerEngineering careersIn addition to the technical and practical expertise that youwill gain from studying electrical, electronic and computerengineering, you will discover that our degrees are designedto provide you with opportunities to learn and developtransferable skills, such as analytical and problem-solving,project-working both as part of a team and on your own,communicating with others, planning and timemanagement, and of course computer literacy, all of whichare vital for the employment market.

Our recent graduates report earning between £23,000 and£26,000 per year (Destinations of Leavers from HigherEducation survey, 2014–15). You can expect this toincrease significantly over the course of your career. Withinsix months of graduating, 97% of our graduates were inemployment or further study.

Electrical and electronic engineers are in demand withemployers within the UK and overseas. Within electricalengineering the main employment areas include electricalsupply and distribution, power systems, transport andelectrical machinery.

Opportunities within electronics exist in electronic circuitdesign, instrumentation and control for safety on industrialplants, e.g. manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceutical,telecommunications, mobile technology, automotive andaviation electronics and medical systems. Some graduatesenter a related field as IT professionals. Popular areasoutside of engineering include commercial, industrial andpublic sector management.

Graduate engineering posts will usually give you theopportunity to work towards incorporated or charteredengineer status.

Electrical and electronic engineers are expected to make aquick and useful contribution at work, so it may not beenough to rely on your technical expertise. Relevantvacation work experience and industry placements willgreatly increase your level of employability.

Find out more about the career options for Electrical andElectronic Engineering from Prospects: The UK's OfficialCareers Website.

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What our graduates go on to do:employment and further studychoicesSee what our recent graduates went on to do and viewgraduate destinations statistics. These statistics are basedon what graduates were doing on a specific date,approximately six months after graduation. Take a look atthe most recent data available for our graduates.

The destination data is available in varying levels, beginningwith the University and moving through Faculty and Schooldown to individual course reports. This final level may giveyou some useful ideas about possible options after yourcourse or a course you are considering.

Careers and employability atNewcastleNewcastle University consistently has one of the bestrecords for graduate employment in the UK.

95% of our 2016 UK-domiciled graduates progressedto employment or further study within six months ofgraduating.

Of our graduates who entered employment more than threequarters (78%) achieved a professional or managerialposition.

We provide an extensive range of opportunities to allstudents through an initiative called ncl+. This enables youto develop personal, employability and enterprise skills andto give you the edge in the employment market after yougraduate.

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest andbest in the country, and we have strong links withemployers.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees (UK students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UKstudents is set by the UK government.

Tuition Fees (UK students)

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (EU students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250 in 2018-19For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (International students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£21,000 per year*Please note:You will be charged tuition fees for each year of yourdegree programme (unless you are on a shorterexchange programme).If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad aspart of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for thatyear.The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightlyyear on year as a result of inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

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Scholarships and Financial Support (UKstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support (EUstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

We offer our Vice-Chancellor's InternationalScholarships and Vice-Chancellor's ExcellenceScholarships to eligible international students.We also offer International Family Discounts which areavailable for all international students with a close familymember who has graduated from or is now studying atNewcastle University.Some of our subject scholarships and sportsscholarships are also available for international students.

Apply

Applying to Newcastle Universitythrough UCASTo apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle you mustuse the online application system managed by theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS codes for Newcastle University

• institution name - NEWC• institution code - N21

UCAS buzzwordAsk your teacher or adviser from your school or college forthe UCAS buzzword. You need the buzzword when youregister on the Apply system. This makes it clear whichschool or college you are applying from.

All UK schools and colleges and a small number of EU andinternational establishments are registered with UCAS.

If you are applying independently, or are applying from aschool or college which is not registered to manageapplications, you will still use the Apply system. You will notneed a buzzword.

Making your applicationOn the UCAS website you can also find out more about:

• application deadlines and other important dates• offers and tracking your application

Application decisions and enquiriesFind out more about our admissions process and who tocontact if you need help with your application.

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