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BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Gain a real career advantage on this exciting degree which will put you at the forefront of future technologies. With the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering on your CV, you can join one of the UK’s most in-demand professions. If you have the potential and ambition to study with us, but feel you’re not quite ready to join the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering right now, why not consider taking this course with a foundation year?

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Engineering  |  Duration: Full-time: 4 years (with placement) or 3 years (without placement) , Part-time: 5-6 Years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available; placement year option)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Engineering Workshop, Engineering Science, Engineering Design 1, Engineering Mathematics 1, Engineering Applications and Professional Development, Electrical Circuits and Devices. Year 2 core modules: Engineering Design 2, Engineering Mathematics 2, Team Project and Professional Development, Control Systems and Electrical Machines, Electronic Systems, Electronic Communication.

Career pathways

When you graduate, a wide range of employment opportunities will open up for you in electrical and electronic engineering. You could move into areas as diverse as avionics, medical electronics, automotive electrical and electronic systems, electrical power generation, the rail industry or music and entertainment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: 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, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control); BTEC: DMM. Equivalent qualifications include BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma in Engineering or Physics with a minimum of a Merit in the Maths unit; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 4 years (with placement) or 3 years (without placement) , Part-time: 5-6 Years

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