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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Electronics and Computer Engineering (with Industrial Project)
Newcastle University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Electronics and Computer Engineering (with Industrial Project) course at Newcastle University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
AAB including Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Electronics and Computer Engineering (with Industrial Project) course at Newcastle University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | B |
| Physics | C |
| Computer Science | B |
| Chemistry | B |
| Biology | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Computer Science | B |
| Physics | C |
| Chemistry | B |
| Economics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H654
Here's what Newcastle University says about its Electronics and Computer Engineering (with Industrial Project) course.
This four-year MEng degree in electronics and computer engineering integrates a year of Master’s-level study and an industrial placement. You study electronic engineering, alongside computer engineering topics such as real-time programming, Java programme writing skills and real-time and embedded systems. You will complete design projects to showcase your skills and undertake an industrial placement in the UK or abroad, helping you boost your CV and develop industry contacts.
Source: Newcastle University
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
Location
Main Site (Newcastle) | Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer systems engineering
• Computer science
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Newcastle University student reviews
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I haven't really had any experiences with the Student Union so far
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There's a ton of societies to join, a ton of extracurricular activities (like the Give It A Go programs, language taster sessions, cultural events, etc) and loads of opportunities in the university
1st year student
2 years ago
Of course, university and student accommodation cost a ton of money, but I have seen way worse tuition fees in other universities
1st year student
2 years ago
I am mostly very happy with the support provided.
1st year student
2 years ago
I think there's a big variety of facilities (in terms of shops, food places and libraries/computer labs as well), the only thing I can complain about is that the main canteen (Courtyard) closes fairly early, but aside from that, I'm very happy with it
1st year student
2 years ago
I am satisfied with my course, however, I think it does have some subjects which could be improved on. My translation theory and interpreting theory lectures feel like they are sort of a filler subject, I personally haven't found them too useful so far, not because of the lecturers, I think they are...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Newcastle University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Electronics and Computer Engineering (with Industrial Project) course at Newcastle University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
high
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
96%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
73%
low
Teaching on my course
73%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
77%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
78%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
56%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
75%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
46%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
49%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
med
Organisation and management
70%
med
Organisation and management
70%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
med
How well organised is your course?
67%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Student information
The Electronics and Computer Engineering (with Industrial Project) course at Newcastle University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Electronics and Computer Engineering (with Industrial Project) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Newcastle University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Engineering professionals
25%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
93%
In work, study or other activity
88%
Say it fits with future plans
69%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
79%
Information Technology Professionals
3%
Managers, directors and senior officials
2%
Elementary occupations
2%
Engineering professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Electronics and Computer Engineering (with Industrial Project) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Newcastle University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£28.5k
First year after graduation
£36.1k
Third year after graduation
£41.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£29.7k
First year after graduation
£39.3k
Third year after graduation
£44.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Electronics and Computer Engineering (with Industrial Project).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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