BEng Honours Electronics and Computer Engineering

At Newcastle, you won’t just learn theory—you’ll build, code, and innovate from day one. Our Electronics and Computer Engineering program is designed around hands-on experience, with access to cutting-edge labs, industry-standard software, and real-world projects. You’ll work on everything from embedded systems to AI-driven applications, preparing you for a career at the forefront of tech.

Here’s how you’ll apply theory to practice:

• State-of-the-art facilities: Develop circuits in our Electrical and Electronic Engineering labs, equipped with FPGA development kits, robotics platforms, and IoT prototyping tools.

• Industry software: Master tools like Altium Designer (PCB design), MATLAB/Simulink, Cadence Virtuoso (VLSI), and Python/C++ for embedded systems.

• Group projects: Collaborate on challenges like designing autonomous vehicles or smart energy systems—past projects have partnered with Siemens and ARM.

• Year in Industry: Optional paid placement with companies like IBM, Intel, or local tech startups (90% of placement students achieve a 1st/2:1).

• Digital fabrication: Use our MakerSpace for 3D printing, laser cutting, and PCB milling to bring your designs to life.

• Research labs: Specialize in areas like nanotechnology (Nanoscale Lab) or robotics (Newcastle Robotics Lab).

• Field trips: Visit tech hubs like Cambridge Science Park or Northern Powergrid’s control centres.

• Dedicated resources: Access the Philip Robinson Library’s engineering collection and the School of Engineering’s computing suites.

Newcastle’s strong industry links mean you’ll graduate with a portfolio of real projects—not just exams. Ready to start building your future?

Graduates of Newcastle University's BEng Honours Electronics and Computer Engineering are highly employable, moving into roles such as embedded systems engineer, hardware design specialist, IoT solutions developer, robotics engineer, and computer systems architect. Many alumni also pursue further study in computer engineering or work in sectors including consumer electronics, automation, telecommunications, and emerging technologies.

Here's how Newcastle specifically supports your future:

Career Services & Experiential Learning:
The three-year BEng programme offers opportunities for an industrial placement year with leading technology companies. Students gain hands-on experience through practical lab sessions in Newcastle's state-of-the-art facilities, including the Embedded Systems Laboratory and the Robotics and Automation Lab. The curriculum includes a major third-year individual project where students tackle real-world engineering challenges. The university's Careers Service provides tailored support including tech industry networking events and one-to-one career guidance throughout the degree.

Industry Partnerships & Research:
The programme benefits from Newcastle's strong industry connections with companies like ARM, Siemens, and Thales, as well as research collaborations with the Centre for Cyber Security and the Smart Materials and Surfaces Group. Students access excellent facilities including the Microelectronics Laboratory, the Communications Research Lab, and dedicated computer engineering workspaces. The curriculum incorporates current research in areas like reconfigurable computing, industrial automation, smart sensor systems, and machine learning hardware.

Graduate Outcomes:
Students develop strong technical skills in digital systems design, embedded programming, computer architecture, and electronic circuit design—competencies that are increasingly valuable across multiple technology-driven industries.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the BEng at Newcastle, graduates can progress to the MEng Electronics and Computer Engineering or pursue master's study in specialised fields. Alternatively, they can enter professional roles in hardware-software integration, embedded systems development, or technical consultancy—supported by the programme's industry-relevant training and excellent employer connections.