Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons)

Gain a real career advantage on this exciting degree which will put you at the forefront of future technologies. KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE RANKINGS: Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering course has been ranked in the Top 20 for academic support, and assessment and feedback, and Top 25 for teaching in the National Student Survey 2025. FACILITIES: Study in an inspirational learning environment with specialist facilities where you'll gain hands-on experience with a range of equipment. OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES: Include an optional industry placement year to gain industry experience and bolster your CV. FLEXIBILITY: 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. HOW YOU WILL LEARN You will learn through lectures, tutorials, and laboratory work. You’ll carry out experiments in our specialist laboratories and have access to online materials 247. YOUR CAREER Electrical and electronic engineering graduates from Derby can be found developing embedded systems in cars, electrical power distribution systems, railway signalling systems or rolling stock enhancements. They are also managing major industrial processes, from breweries to assembly lines. However, with your advanced numeracy and problem-solving skills, you will have many other career options too: teaching, banking, accountancy, technical sales or management for example. If you want to gain Chartered Engineer status, you’ll need to move on to postgraduate study. STUDY OPTIONS This course is also available with a Foundation Year option. You will have the opportunity to take a placement year between years two and three.