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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H652

Electronics and Computer Engineering

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£31,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
70%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the BEng (Hon) Electronics and Computer Engineering provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree focuses on the development of systems that involve electronic hardware and software working together, such as the microcomputers embedded in many modern products. You will develop your expertise in electrical machines and electronic communications systems, as well as computer engineering skills. This is complemented by a large individual design project to showcase your skills to future employers. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Digital Logic and Design
Microprocessor Systems and Architecture
Analogue and Digital Electronics
Electromagnetic Theory and Applications
Computer Networks and Communications
Embedded Systems Engineering
Control Systems and Signal Processing
Individual Design Project
UCAS Code:H652
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB including Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

32 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£94,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,500£30,000£35,000
3 years£26,500£33,000£40,000
5 years£32,000£43,000£60,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 34% above UK average salary
This course
£43,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
70%
Learning opportunities
62%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Electronics and Computer Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
258+Courses
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