This degree offers you an excellent route into professional practice and recognition as a qualified electrical or electronic engineer, fully equipped to develop and manage demanding projects.
- This course is available part-time for direct entry to the final year only.
- Prepare to achieve Incorporated Engineer status: accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology to ensure this course gives you the relevant recognition
- Build your skills in 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 new STEM Centre and featuring laboratories, workshops and the latest technology
- Gain 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 a fulfilling career in areas as diverse as avionics, medical electronics, automotive systems, electrical power generation, mining or the rail industry
- Choose a university with a focus on employability: we are ranked 15th highest among all UK universities and 12th for English institutions, with 96% of graduates in work or further study within six months of completing their degree (HESA 2016)
Our BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering leads to excellent career prospects in areas such as rail, aerospace, medical electronics, power generation, food processing or manufacturing control.
A powerful combination
Both electrical and electronic engineering depend on the same fundamental scientific laws but diverge widely beyond these basics.
In electrical engineering, our focus is on how electricity can be used to transport and deliver energy. It lights our homes, runs many of our domestic gadgets, and keeps the wheels of industry turning. It is such an established and reliable part of our lives that we take it for granted all too often, yet it remains a fascinating and developing field of study. Electrical engineering deals with the study of motors and generators and their control, power transmission and distribution systems, and the principles that underlie them.
In electronic engineering, we look at how electricity is applied to carry, process and store information. This is the driving force behind today's information revolution and forms the basis of everyday devices like the mobile phone and the computer, as well as a huge range of systems used in commerce and industry. Electronics depends heavily on semiconductor technology, which has led to the invention of the famous microchip.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering - your questions answered
In the below video, Associate Professor, Dr Ahmad Kharaz, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Derby. You can also watch exclusive subject content by signing up to Derby on Demand.
Become an Incorporated Engineer
The BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering is designed to help you become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). Incorporated Engineers are practitioners in the world of engineering, using current technology to implement and manage demanding and fascinating projects.
For many years, we have had accreditation through the Engineering Council which shows that our courses meet the educational requirement for IEng status and we have applied to renew this for the BSc (Hons). See the Engineering Council UK website for a full definition of the role.
BSc vs BEng: what is the difference?
This BSc (Hons) course is closely related to our BEng (Hons). Both programmes provide an excellent route into professional practice.
The two courses are similar, but the BEng contains more analytical study and deeper scientific underpinning. The BSc contains somewhat less theory and Maths. Instead you will refine your skills in configuring, implementing and managing equipment or systems which make use of the currently available technology. This could mean, for example, leading the installation of a new rail signalling system.
While the BSc aims to provide the educational requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer, the BEng provides part of the educational requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). You can then meet the full educational requirement for CEng status by completing accredited postgraduate study.
Within certain criteria, it is possible to transfer between the BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons) courses at the end of your first year.
A dynamic learning experience
You will benefit from learning in an environment which is challenging, stimulating and creative.
The course runs at our Markeaton Street site, which boasts an impressive array of labs and equipment. Here you will work with machines, electronic circuits, microprocessors, simulation software, renewable energy equipment, and much more. There is every opportunity to design and test your own circuits and devices.
Consider a foundation year
Taking a foundation year first is an ideal choice if you have the potential and ambition to study this BSc programme but lack the formal entry requirements or feel you are not quite ready to embark on a full honours degree right now.
It is also a smart move if you have changed your mind about your career direction since you chose your A-levels or BTECs and need to improve your skills in a different subject area.
The foundation year will cover general concepts in your chosen subject, together with essential skills in areas such as writing reports and giving presentations.
Please note that our modules are subject to change - we review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects.
You will be assessed through a blend of assignments and examinations. Assignments may relate to work at the computer or in the laboratory, or may entail a piece of written or analytical work.
Personal academic tutoring
Your personal academic tutor will work with you to help you get the most out of your time at university. Having someone to talk to about your academic progress, your university experience and your professional aspirations is hugely valuable. We want you to feel challenged in your studies, stretched but confident to achieve your academic and professional goals.
Find out more about personal academic tutoring
2021 entry
These are the typical qualification requirements for the 2021-22 academic year which includes September 2021 and January 2022 entry.
| Requirement | What we're looking for | | UCAS points | 112 |
| A-levels | BBC (At least a grade C in either Maths, Physics, Science or another related subject at A-level (or equivalent qualification)) |
| BTEC | DMM |
| GCSE | At least five GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade 4/C or above |
| 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)
2022 entry
These are the typical qualification requirements for the 2022-23 academic year which includes September 2022 and January 2023 entry.
| Requirement | What we're looking for | | UCAS points | 104-112 |
| A-levels | BBC-BCC (At least a grade C in either Maths, Physics, Science or another related subject (or equivalent qualification)) |
| 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 | At least five GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade 4/C or above |
| 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)
2021/22 Fees (August 2021 - July 2022)
| | Full-time | Part-time |
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| UK | £9,250 per year | £1,155 per 20 credit module |
| International/EU | £14,045 per year | N/A |
Further information about our fees and support you may be entitled to.
Additional costs and optional extras
"Studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Derby has provided me with key technical knowledge and a broad range of skills which has helped me secure a career as an electricity network design engineer upon graduation. I now look forward to using the skills I have gained to shape the future of electricity distribution."
Jordan Demuth-Pike - BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
This course 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.
If you need any more information from us, eg on courses, accommodation, applying, car parking, fees or funding, please contact us and we will do everything we can to help you.
Contact us Contact us 3 years without industrial placement and 4 years with industrial placement
For final-year direct entry to H548 only. Available over 2 years.
Teaching hours
Like most universities, we operate extended teaching hours at the University of Derby, so contact time with your lecturers and tutors could be anytime between 9am and 9pm. Your timetable will usually be available on the website 24 hours after enrolment on to your course.
Additional costs and optional extras
We’re committed to providing you with an outstanding learning experience. Our expert teaching, excellent facilities and great employability prepare you for your future career. As part of our commitment to you we aim to keep any additional study costs to a minimum. However, there are occasions where students may incur some additional costs.
The information below is correct for entry in the academic year September 2020 - August 2021 only. Entry for future academic years may be subject to change.
Included in your fees
- Use of resources such as computer rooms, workshops and laboratories
- Software to install on own devices such as NI suite including Multisim, Ultiboard and Labview and the student version of Matlab
- Student membership of IET
- Study trips to places such as power stations, NPL and Mitsubishi
- Allowance for final year project
Mandatory costs not included in your fees
- Any cost for final year project over £75
- Printing approx. £100
Please note: Our courses are refreshed and updated on a regular basis. If you are thinking about transferring onto this course (into the second year for example), you should contact the programme leader for the relevant course information as modules may vary from those shown on this page.
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