Electrical Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons) [Top Up] [Full Time]

Overview

The BEng Top-up Degree in Electrical Electronic Engineering provides you with a perfect balance of both academic and Industrial knowledge and is designed to enrich your engineering journey by enhancing and developing new skills.
This top-up degree will give you advanced practical experience working with simulation software like MATLAB. You will also study Programming Embedded Microcontrollers using C Language and enhance practical and theoretical concepts of Digital Electronics and Electrical Power Systems, by studying and building Digital Electronic Circuits used in industrial environments and learning about HVDC, Synchronous & Asynchronous machines, Single and Three phase power systems used in Electrical Power industrial applications. This qualification also provides a balance of interpersonal skills, Industrial knowledge using Industrial approach to Electrical Electronic, Control and Industrial Engineering Techniques.
Career in Electrical Electronic Engineering opens many industry doors and you can choose from varied career options in wide range of industries, such as manufacturing, military services, aerospace, telecommunications, automotive, Control, Renewables (Wind), Subsea, Power transmission and Distribution.
 

This course runs on the following dates:

Start Date: September 2021. For further information, please call 0191 200 4000 or email enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk.
Duration: 1 Year
Venue: Rye Hill Campus

Work Ready Guarantee

As part of our work ready guarantee you will be given the opportunity to work towards EngTech or IEng professional status with the Engineering Council, through a regulatory body. To further develop your work ready skills we ensure that you get the opportunity to visit various Engineering companies throughout your studies and get a chance to do series of Industrial training courses to gain vital first-hand experience of how Engineering theory is put into practice.

Who the course is for

BEng (Hons) (Top-up) in Electrical Electronic Engineering is suited for individuals seeking industrial employment, understanding of Electrical, Electronic and Control engineering skills along with advance engineering skills to start or upgrade engineering career. The course is best suited for individuals achieved HND or a Foundation Degree in Electrical Electronic, Multi-skill, Renewables or Subsea Engineering.

Qualification Gained

On Successful completion you will be awarded a BEng (Hons) Degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering from NCG.

Industry Average Salaries

Below are some of the typical job roles and salaries within the sector:

Junior Level Role

Junior Electrical Installation Engineer - £20,000-£25,000

Middle Level Role

Experienced Electrical Installation Engineer - £28,000-£38,000

Senior Level Role

Chartered Electrical Installation Engineer - £40,000-£50,000

How to Apply

Apply 

Applications for full-time degrees at Newcastle College University Centre need to be made through UCAS. You can visit our institution page on UCAS here.

If you are an international student please visit our international application section for further information about how to apply and entrance requirements. Additional start dates may be available please speak to our International Office on +44 191 226 6323 or email international@ncl-coll.ac.uk

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Course Content

The BEng (Hons) Electrical Electronic Engineering will be delivered over the period of one academic year which is divided into two semesters.
Semester 1 runs from September to January and semester 2 from February to June. 
Dissertation
Electronics
Embedded Systems Design
Electrical Power Systems
Electrical Product Development

Learning Methods

Learning Methods include assignment work, reports, simulations, portfolios, presentations and examinations.

Progression Opportunities

Academic progression is possible onto Masters programmes at various academic institutions. Specifics of this would need to be discussed with the individual institutions.

Career Opportunities

Many career opportunities exist for those successfully completing the BEng (Hons) programme including design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Military Services, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Rail Engineering, Control Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Subsea Applications and Specialist Measurement Technicians.

Entry Requirements

A relevant Foundation Degree or the Level 5 equivalent (HND, Diploma in Higher Education).*
* Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science subjects.
Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade C in GCSE Maths & English Language or the Level 2 equivalents.
Mature students (age 21) will be considered only on the basis of relevant industry experience. 

If English Language is not your first language, an English language test score of 6.0 or above is required.

 

Further Information

If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options, you can contact Student Services by using the LiveChat function on this page, by emailing enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk or by telephoning 0191 200 4000. We are currently open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

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