Electrical and Electronic Engineering

About this course

Electrical and electronic engineering shapes virtually every aspect of modern life. From the power grids that light our cities to the microprocessors at the heart of smartphones, medical devices, and autonomous vehicles, the discipline is concerned with generating, distributing, and controlling electrical energy and the systems that depend on it. Engineers in this field design circuits, develop communications technology, build control systems, and create the intelligent devices that are transforming industries and everyday experience. At Northumbria University in Newcastle, this three-year full-time degree includes both a sandwich year and a year abroad, meaning you will gain substantial professional experience in industry as well as time studying at an international partner institution. The placement year gives you direct exposure to engineering practice, allowing you to apply what you

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 65% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 15% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 35% of graduatescards →

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