Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Technology) (Top-up) (Online)

Available for January, May or September intakes.

Indicate point of entry as Year 3 when applying for this top-up degree.

This Teesside University award is delivered 100% online.

Course overview: This online top-up degree is ideal if you wish to study flexibly from anywhere in the UK or the world and enhance your career prospects. Designed as a flexible, vocational top-up, this course offers a conversion route into engineering for students from a range of technical backgrounds. You don’t need an HND in the same discipline or advanced Level 5 maths to apply.

Develop a well-rounded understanding of core engineering principles and strengthen your ability to think critically – giving you a strong foundation to progress as a professional engineer. Learn about electrical/electronic engineering technology and important areas in modern engineering, including sustainable engineering systems and Industry 4.0, equipping you with knowledge of eco-friendly technologies and the latest in automation, data exchange and smart manufacturing.

Apply core engineering design principles to develop your creativity and technical skills, enabling you to design innovative and practical solutions. Through engineering project management, you learn how to plan, deliver and oversee projects effectively – ensuring they’re completed on time, within budget and to a high professional standard. This degree helps boost your career opportunities in high-demand sectors, enhancing your existing skills and knowledge for roles as an electrical/electronic engineer, project manager or design engineer, and positioning you for potential leadership roles in a competitive, evolving industry.

You study entirely through distance learning using Teesside University’s online learning platform, so you can fit your studies around work, family and other commitments.

After the course: Engineers are needed across the UK and all over the world with services in high demand. Graduate engineers can seek employment in almost every sector of industry including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, marine, medical, rail, power, processing, chemical, oil and gas, and food production. Teesside has emerged as a significant hub for renewable energy and decarbonisation efforts, particularly in offshore wind, hydrogen production and carbon capture technologies.

On successful completion of this degree with at least 2.2 honours there are several postgraduate master's programmes available at Teesside University for further study.

Choosing Teesside University means joining a modern, ambitious university that puts students first. Named Modern University of the Year 2026 (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and recognised for its outstanding student experience, Teesside combines award-winning teaching with the support you need to succeed.

Based in Middlesbrough, the university has invested millions into creating a vibrant campus packed with industry-standard facilities, study spaces and social hubs. You'll also have access to Adobe Creative Campus tools, helping you build valuable digital skills alongside your degree.

From day one, you'll be part of a welcoming student community with excellent support services, societies, sports clubs and opportunities to boost your career prospects. If you're looking for a university that helps you achieve more and make the most of student life, Teesside could be the perfect fit.