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Undergraduate Study

Join us for a leading-edge learning experience in the latest engineering technologies.

Here at Newcastle, you are part of an integrated School of Engineering where you will work alongside other engineering disciplines. This will give you a breadth of knowledge and enable you to become an engineer of tomorrow.

We have consistently high rankings for the experience that we offer our students, so much so we were placed 6th in the UK (International Student Barometer Autumn 2017).

You'll be a partner in our education model where you will enjoy research-led teaching to experiential learning. Your experience will be diverse, stimulating and rewarding.

Civil Engineering

Civil engineers design, build and maintain vital infrastructure underpinning our quality of life.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

All our degrees are accredited to meet the needs of industry.

Mechanical Engineering

We'll equip you with knowledge and skills across a wide range of mechanical engineering degrees.

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

We'll help you to gain specialist knowledge and meet the global demands of the industry.

Chemical Engineering

Leading the way in Chemical Engineering study, research and business expertise.

Support, scholarships and funding

A variety of scholarships, funding opportunities and support is available for undergraduate engineering students.

Why study engineering?

Become an engineer and make a difference in the world.

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Find out more about the latest events and opportunities related to studying at Newcastle University.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

We work closely with industry to ensure that our teaching and research is relevant and accessible to business. One way we do this is through our varied CPD programme.

Foundation Year

Unsure of which area of Engineering you want to specialise in? Explore a wide variety of disciplines before you make your choice with our Engineering Foundation Year course. This one-year, full-time programme is your stepping stone to our accredited BEng degrees.

 

Complete the foundation year and secure your place on one of our BEng degrees.

Engineering Foundation Year course

 

Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Honours

 

 

The high calibre and well-grounded graduates we employ from Newcastle University always fit excellently into our project teams from the outset.

Ross Whitelaw - Principal Civil Engineer at Royal HaskoningDHV

An engineering degree from Newcastle equips you with both professional and technical skills that will ensure that you excel in your future career.

You will have access to our award-winning Careers Service. They will give you advice and support while you're studying, and for three years after you graduate.

You'll engage with industry from the start since we design projects in collaboration with leading companies. This means that you'll develop the skills and knowledge demanded by the engineering sector, so you will be well on the way to becoming a professional chartered engineer.

Can you imagine anything better than working for Formula 1? It is the best learning challenge one could experience in real world cutting edge technology.

Electronics Team Leader at Mercedes AMG

The focus on sustainability and the human aspects of engineering have been really useful in preparing me for my PhD research. It opens up so many different c

Current PhD student

My degree programme aligned very closely with existing industry skill needs.

Technology and Innovation Manager at Siemens

I love how in my role you can really influence decisions in the industry.

Director at Ed Jeffery Ltd / Lead Analyst advising Crossrail

Why choose us?

Students are partners in our education model who work alongside academics and industry partners who are leaders in their field. With this, you'll learn how to design innovative and sustainable solutions to global challenges.

Support, scholarships and funding

A variety of scholarships and funding opportunities are available for undergraduate engineering students.

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Find out about studying engineering at Newcastle University.

* Most of our Masters level modules can be studied as Continuing Professional Development – if there is a particular area of engineering expertise you want to develop (undergraduate or postgraduate level), please get in touch with our Professional Development Unit (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/collaboration/cpd/contact/ and we can help you find the most appropriate route. 

We also offer our MEng Power Engineering Integrated Degree Apprenticeship programme. Suitable for any industries and business in the engineering, utilities and energy sectors.

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