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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H670

Electrical Engineering (Top up Award)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Electrical Engineering (Top up Award) at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Electrical Engineering (Top-Up) BEng (Hons) aims to equip you with advanced knowledge and practical skills in power, energy, embedded, and control systems. Drawing on the expertise of research-active academics in electrical power, control and communication engineering, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios by combining theory with hands-on laboratory experience. Through the research-rich and industry aligned curriculum, and a combination of coursework, individual engineering projects and lab work, you’ll develop the technical expertise, analytical think... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Power Systems and Distribution
Embedded Systems Design
Control Systems Engineering
Energy Conversion and Management
Signal Processing and Communications
Industrial Electronics and Drives
Engineering Project Management
Final Year Engineering Project
UCAS Code:H670
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,500

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 — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£31,000£35,000
3 years£22,000£29,500£37,500
5 years£27,500£36,500£47,500

UK subject average: £32,500 — 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
£29,500
UK average
£32,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£32,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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: CAH10-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
92%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
82%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

4 Scholarships Available

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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GEMS Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Electrical Engineering (Top up Award) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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