Electrical Engineering (Top up Award)

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 thinking and teamwork skills demanded by the sector.

Joining the Northumbria means joining a business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Northumbria are currently ranked Gold for student outcomes and Silver for overall teaching excellence (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023).

Located in Newcastle, Northumbria University is home to an enormous student population of 31,170, and consequently, some of the best nightlife scenes in the country! Newcastle also has one of the lowest costs of living in the country (We Buy Any Home, 2024), so you don't have to break the bank to have fun either!

There's truly something for everyone at Northumbria! You can make use of the fantastic facilities including the £30 million flagship Sports Central. And if exploring is more your thing? You're never far from beaches, stunning countryside and local history.

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