Program Overview

International Year One in Engineering

Overview

Prepare for entry to Year 2 of the BEng (Hons) Engineering undergraduate degree at Newcastle University, with the opportunity to specialize in civil or electrical and electronic engineering.

Key Information

• Develop your knowledge across a range of engineering fields – including electrical, mechanical and civil – in preparation for a specialist undergraduate degree.
• Experiment in the university’s modern laboratories, carry out field work and study real-life case studies.
• Learn at a state-of-the-art study hub at the heart of Newcastle University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
• Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.

Course Details

International Year One in Engineering

• Duration: 4 Terms
• Start Date: 26 June 2025
• End Date: 19 June 2026

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17 years old by 31 December of the calendar year for September start dates, or 17 years old on the published start date for other start dates.
• Academic Requirements: Minimum equivalent of Grade C in A level Maths or IB HL4 Maths.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

• 2025 Summer Start (June)
  • Term 1 summer: 26 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
  • Term 2 fall: 22 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
  • Term 4 summer: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance:
  • Tuition fee: £27,995.00
  • Accommodation: £1,914.00 - £12,325.00
  • Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
  • Textbooks (Compulsory): £80.00 - £425.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £30,739.00 - £41,495.00

Modules

Core modules

• Engineering Materials (15 Credit Units)
• Mechanics (15 Credit Units)
• Engineering Mathematics (20 Credit Units)
• Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism (15 Credit Units)
• Electronics and Sensors (10 Credit Units)
• English for Academic Purposes (International Year One) (20 Credit Units)
• Thermofluid Mechanics (15 Credit Units)
• Electrical and Magnetic Systems (15 Credit Units)
• Academic English (Term 1)
• Introduction to Programming Languages (15 Credit Units)

Progression

• After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree.
• Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Civil Engineering-BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 40%
• English level %: 65
• Additional Requirements: Placement option available

Mechanical Engineering-BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 40%
• English level %: 65
• Additional Requirements: Placement option available

Electrical and Electronic Engineering-BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 40%
• English level %: 65
• Additional Requirements: Placement option available