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Electronics and Computer Engineering

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

This three-year degree will help you develop an in-depth knowledge of computer engineering. You'll gain programming and practical skills required to combine software and hardware. This will enable you to integrate computer systems into a wide range of electronic systems.

Working on projects designed in collaboration with leading companies, you'll develop the skills and knowledge demanded by industry through:

computing laboratories
practical project work
research-informed teaching
Throughout the degree you will develop skills in Java, C and Python and will gain experience programming microcontrollers and computers, such as the Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H652
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H652
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB

ABB including Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry only. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements. Candidates who also have A Level Mathematics will be considered on an individual basis.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

In a relevant area of engineering or physical science. To include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits should be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. At least 15 level 3 credits should be in mathematics at Distinction (including differential and integral calculus). Other units should include analytical engineering sciences (e.g. mechanical or electrical science/principles, physics, chemistry, materials science, electronics).

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher
ABB

ABB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics. Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

32 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 5.

Extended Project

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Candidates will normally only be considered for foundation year entry. Applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M2, M2

D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics.

T Level

Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry on a case-by-case basis. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements.

English language requirements

English Language Requirementshttps://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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