Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of DerbyDerby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Prepare for rewarding careers in areas as diverse as avionics, medical electronics, automotive electrical and electronic systems, electrical power generation, the rail industry or music and entertainment • Not sure about the type of engineering you want to study? Spend the first year covering all aspects of engineering and gain the multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge that employers are looking for • In year two, you have the option to switch your degree to either BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering or BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering or continue studying on BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Include an optional industry placement year as part of your studies to gain vital insights into professional practice • Study in an inspirational learning environment at our Markeaton Street site, home to our impressive STEM Centre and fully equipped with laboratories, workshops and the latest technology • Learn from an expert teaching team experienced in the different branches of electrical and electronic engineering and who have produced many influential research publications and textbooks
Key highlights
- Common first year covering all aspects of engineering
- Option to switch to Motorsport or Mechanical Engineering in year two
- Optional industry placement year to gain professional practice insights
- STEM Centre with laboratories, workshops and the latest technology
- Taught by staff with influential research publications and textbooks
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in either Maths, Physics or another related subject (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in either Maths, Physics or another related subject (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit (Maintenance, In…
- T-level: Merit — …Maths, Physics or another related subject (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit (Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, E…
- BTEC: DMM — …Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control) BTEC: DMM.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Avionics Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Automotive Electrical Engineer
- Rail Systems Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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