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Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year MEng Honours (H606)
Bachelor's degree
In Newcastle Upon Tyne ()
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
Want to study electrical and electronic engineering at Newcastle but don't meet the entry requirements? Take a foundation year to develop the knowledge you need to progress to one of our three- or four-year electrical and electronic engineering degrees.
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Subjects
- IT
- Engineering
- Electrical
- Electronic Engineering
- Mathematics
- GCSE Mathematics
Course programme
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.
Stage 0 Compulsory modules- SFY0003 Foundation Mathematics 1
- SFY0004 Foundation Mathematics 2
- SFY0009 Foundation Year Project
- SFY0010 Mechanical Science
- SFY0011 Applied Mechanics 0
- SFY0012 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 0
- SFY0013 Materials Science 0
If you don't have A level Chemistry (or equivalent), you will take:
- SFY0005 Foundation of Chemistry
You will take modules from the following to bring your total number of credits up to 120:
- CSC6001 Computer Applications
- SFY0001 Basic Mathematics
- SFY0002 Basic Statistics
- SFY0006 Applications of Chemistry*
- SFY0008 IT and Communications
- SFY0014 Foundation Physics A2
*If you intend to progress to degrees in Chemical Engineering you must undertake SFY0006 Applications of Chemistry as part of your optional modules.
Careers Electrical and Electronic Engineering careers
Newcastle University’s engineering students are highly regarded in the graduate marketplace, with opportunities available in the UK and worldwide.
Most of our graduates are employed in industry, where they are involved in:
- research and development
- design
- production and manufacturing
- quality assurance
- consultancy
Studies show that engineering graduates are earning more than the average graduate salary six months after leaving university, and, if they become Chartered, their average salaries continue to increase faster than inflation.
Some engineering graduates undertake further study, obtaining MSc and PhD qualifications before entering their chosen career, whether that is in industry or in an academic career.
Others use the skills they have gained during their course to embark on careers in management, administration, accounting, teaching and law. In fact, you can enter almost any career you want.
Find out more about the career options for Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year MEng Honours (H606)