Key Information
- Course Title: Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
- Award: Bachelor of Science
- Levels: 4, 5 and 6
- Awarding Body: University of Derby
- UCAS Code: H620
- Start Dates: September (Year 1, 2 and 3), January (Year 3 only)
- Direct Entry: You can transfer to this course at Year 2 (Level 5) or Year 3 (Level 6)
- Study Mode: Full-time (3 years)
- Fees: £6,355
- Delivery: Weekdays, weekends or evenings
You can complete the full degree from Year 1, or fast-track your studies by joining directly in Year 2 or 3 (please see ‘Entry and Visa Requirements’ section for more information).
Course Overview
Electrical engineering harnesses the power of electricity to transport and deliver energy. It lights our homes, powers our everyday devices, and drives industry — a field so integral to modern life that we often take it for granted. Yet it remains a dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline. Electrical engineering focuses on motors and generators, their control, power transmission and distribution systems, and the fundamental principles that underpin them.
Electronic engineering applies electricity to carry, process, and store information, driving today’s information revolution. From mobile phones and computers to complex industrial and commercial systems, electronics relies on semiconductor technology, including the microchip, to power innovation. While both electrical and electronic engineering share fundamental scientific laws, each offers unique challenges and opportunities beyond these basics.
Upon successful completion of this course, you are eligible to apply for membership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This professional affiliation provides a recognised pathway toward achieving Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, enhancing your credentials and career opportunities within the engineering industry.
Teaching
Our teaching is varied, interactive, and designed to bring your learning to life. You’ll take part in a blend of on-campus and live online lectures, tutorials, and academic support sessions, supported by a wealth of digital learning materials including lecture notes, recordings, and presentations. You’ll also have full access to our extensive on-campus and online libraries.
Independent study is a key part of your development. Outside of taught sessions, you’ll expand your knowledge through research, wider reading, and by preparing reports, presentations, and projects that apply theory to real-world scenarios.
Assessment
Assessment is focused on practical, career-relevant coursework.
You’ll complete tasks that reflect real workplace challenges – both individually and as part of a team. Assignments may include essays, reports, research and consultancy projects, group presentations, and the creation of digital materials – all designed to build the professional skills and confidence employers value most.
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4)
- Analogue and Digital Electronics
- Electromagnetic Devices
- Engineering Workshop
- Signal and Circuit Analysis techniques
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Transport and CPD
Year 2 (Level 5)
- Circuit Analysis
- Control and Instrumentation Technology
- Electrical Machines Technology
- Electronic Systems
- Project Management and Team Leadership
- Transport Engineering
Year 3 (Level 6)
- Electronic Devices and Systems
- Electrical Power Systems
- Innovation in Sustainability
- Independent Tech Project
- Sensors and Control
Careers
Graduates in electrical and electronic engineering enjoy a wide range of career opportunities across diverse industries. You could pursue roles in avionics, medical electronics, automotive electrical and electronic systems, power generation, rail systems, or the music and entertainment sector.
Recent graduates have gone on to work in electrical and electronic system design, installation and commissioning, programming, and maintenance.
Our alumni are making an impact in exciting projects, from developing climate data loggers and automotive microprocessor systems to creating safety solutions for forklift trucks and railway signalling systems. With a University of Derby accredited degree, you’ll be equipped to innovate and contribute to the technologies that shape modern life.
Entry and Visa Requirements
Entry Requirements
You are expected to hold at least one of the following:
- UCAS points: 112
- Three A-Levels with grades BBC
- A BTEC Level 3 qualification in a related subject
- Foundation Diploma
- Higher National Certificate (120 credits)
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by a recognised institution
- A UK or international equivalent of any of the above.
Additional Requirements
You should also hold at least one of the following:
- Maths and English Language GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above (equivalent qualifications, such as Key Skills or a Higher Diploma, are also accepted)
- Functional Skills Level 2 (Maths and English)
- IELTS: 6.0 (or equivalent).
Year 2 Direct Entry
You are expected to hold at least one of the following:
- Successfully completed your first year (Level 4) in similar programme at an approved university
- Higher National Certificate (120 credits)
- A UK or international equivalent of any of the above.
Year 3 Direct Entry
You are expected to hold at least one of the following:
- Successfully completed your second year (Level 5) in similar programme at an approved university
- Higher National Diploma (240 credits)
- A UK or international equivalent of any of the above.
Immigration / Visa Requirements
You must hold one of the following:
- UK or Irish citizenship
- EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
- Non-EU passport with ILR, LLR, or DLR
- Valid work visa (additional residency and immigration requirements apply)
- Refugee status, or be the child or spouse of someone with refugee status
- Humanitarian Protection.
Other exceptional circumstances may apply. Please contact us for further details.