Overview

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme offered by Northumbria University emphasises lab work and experiential learning through the design, build and testing of electrical and electronic systems, using industry-standard equipment and software, to build your confidence in a simulated environment.

You’ll conduct your own research and investigate the latest technologies, exploring topics such as smart grids, power electronics, wireless communications, and machine learning.

Career Options

This course aims to equip you with the industry knowledge, skills and tools that employers demand.

Through industry-informed modules and extensive lab work, you'll gain practical experience that makes you stand out, developing highly valued transferrable skills in project management, cost analysis, technical communication, and complex problem-solving.

The opportunity to work within research groups provides exposure to professional engineering environments, while guest seminars from industry experts will keep you connected to current sector developments.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Advanced Embedded System Design Technology
Digital Design Automation
Wireless Communication Systems
Engineering Project
Analogue Electronic Design
Power Electronics and Drive Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology View 113 other Masters in Electrical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Engineering, Physics or a relevant subject. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis
If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from their country pages.
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11250 GBP / year

≈ 11250 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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