Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons)

Overview

• Prepare to achieve Incorporated Engineer status: accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology to ensure this course gives you the relevant recognition
• Develop your practical skills working with machines, electronic circuits, microprocessors, simulation software and renewable energy equipment
• 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
• Enjoy valuable industry experience on an optional work placement as part of your studies
• Take the chance to get involved in far-reaching projects such as the ALICE experiment, on which we are working in partnership with leading organisations at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research
• Prepare for careers where you can lead demanding projects in areas as diverse as avionics, medical electronics, automotive systems, electrical power generation, mining or the rail industry.

Careers

This Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons) degree from University of Derby opens doors to a wide range of employment opportunities in electrical and electronic engineering.

You could move into development, installation or maintenance roles in areas as diverse as avionics, medical electronics, automotive electrical and electronic systems, electrical power generation, mining or the rail industry. It may not be long before you become a team or project leader, managing significant budgets as well as the work of others.

Derby graduates can be found working in railway signalling, train construction and maintenance; managing oilfield instrumentation systems; and developing microprocessor systems in cars, safety systems for forklift trucks or aircraft engine controls.

The numeracy and problem-solving skills you develop during our BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering will also pave the way to a wide range of alternative career options, including teaching, banking, accountancy, technical sales or management.