Physics and Electrical Engineering

Northumbria University offers a diverse range of courses in Physics and Electrical Engineering, providing students with a solid foundation in these dynamic fields. Our physics courses cover a wide array of topics including classical mechanics, quantum physics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics. Students gain a deep understanding of the fundamental principles that govern the universe and develop the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for scientific inquiry. In the electrical engineering courses, students delve into areas such as circuit theory, digital electronics, power systems, and control systems. They acquire practical skills to design, analyse, and optimise electrical and electronic systems. Our courses integrate theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience through laboratory work, industry projects, and collaborations, allowing students to apply their learning in real-world settings. The programs emphasize the latest advancements in technology and provide students with the skills to contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions for global challenges.

Below are several compelling reasons why Northumbria University is the ideal place to study Physics and Electrical Engineering.

• Flexible undergraduate courses in Physics and Electrical Engineering with BSc (Hons), BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BEng (Hons) and integrated Masters MPhys and MEng programmes.

• Programmes awarded professional recognition by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), which is part of the Engineering Council (EC).

• Sectorial Engineering Employer Advisory Board including Akzo Nobel, Caterpillar, BAE Systems, British Engines, Mott MacDonald, Nissan and Parsons Brinckerhoff.

• Strong internationalization with students from a wide range of countries, including China, India, Pakistan and the Middle East.

• Benefiting from a £6.7M Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) teaching capital award (2014-2016).

• Awarded £1.2M by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) for the “Think Physics” project addressing progression into Higher Education by underrepresented groups, particularly females.

• Supporter of the Institute of Physics Project Juno addressing the under-representation of women in university physics and to encourage better practice for both women and men.

• A top-35 research department with 79% of our outputs ranked world-leading or internationally excellent according to the latest UK wide research assessment exercise (REF2014, UoA15). This places us in the top quartile for world-leading publications among UK universities in General Engineering.

• Materials and Photovoltaics research funded by the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Partner in the Research Councils UK SUPERGEN Energy Programme for Sustainable Power Generation and Supply.

• Linked astrophysics research is part of the Science & Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) solar observatory contribution to the US National Science Foundation Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope alongside Andor Technologies, Armagh Observatory and the Universities of Glasgow, QUB, Sheffield, St Andrews, UCL and Warwick.