EEE at Newcastle University?

Hello, I am an international student holding a offer to study at the Newcastle Uni for Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Am curious to hear from current or older students about the general teaching standard of this course. As in what is the EE department sample size usually? How reputable is Newcastle for this degree in terms of job prospects? I would prefer the course contain a fair amount of coding, is that the case?

I am also interested in knowing the overall vibe of the university. I am a POC and will not be able to visit the campus anytime soon. How are the people generally? Would being of a different background be a barrier? Is the party culture too disruptive?

Lastly, my other offer for the same course is from University of Exeter, so if anyone has any insight on the comparisons between the two, please let me know.

Would appreciate any and all comments.

Hi @99daysofsolitude,

Congratulations on your offer to study at Newcastle University! I'm a current student here, in my third year of studying Linguistics. So, whilst I can't help with your questions regarding the course I can answer your questions about the uni in general! I will also point you in the direction of our Unibuddy platform, where you can talk to a current student on the Electric and Electronic Engineering course for your subject-specific questions.

Newcastle is such a welcoming place both in the uni and the city, that being a POC will absolutely not be a barrier to you. Additionally, although Newcastle is known for its party culture, the city has so much else to offer too. I personally don't go out to clubs often at all, and I never feel pressured to do so or think that Newcastle is boring because of it. There are so many restaurants, bars, cafes to check out, alongside other activities like museums, dog and cat cafes, and indoor mini golf where you don't need to drink to enjoy them. Also, many societies offer 'sober socials' so you'll be able to get involved in those too!

I hope that helps!
~Ashley

Good to know Ashley! I was wondering whether most students living locally would not living in accommodations, or will be going home on the weekend? My friend who is also an international student at Northumbria Uni notes that it gets pretty deserted in her campus during the weekends. Since I'll be living quite the miles away from home, I am looking for a more campus feel. Do you think that is the case at Newcastle?

Additionally, are you aware of the general job prospects in the city? I would prefer to do internships in my time at University so am hoping it is well connected with the local companies.

Will be checking out UniBuddy, thanks!